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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks about the upcoming 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June 14-18, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank'.

Jamaicans At Home Encouraged to Tap Into Diaspora Conference Opportunities

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, is encouraging Jamaicans at home to take advantage of the networking and business opportunities available through the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. The conference is scheduled to...

Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent Lloyd Darby, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

Distracted Driving Still A Major Problem

Acting President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Kevin Kerr, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Tuesday, May 12.

Over 98 Per Cent of NWC Customers Reconnected Post-Melissa

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, urges early registration for the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference scheduled for June 14-18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, at a JIS Think Tank, on May 7.

Special Hotel Rates for Diaspora Conference Participants Who Register Early

Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank' on Thursday, April 23, where she outlined new and upcoming digital services aimed at improving ease of doing business.

COJ Introduces New Online Services to Improve Efficiency and Customer Experience

Representatives of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Deputy Director and Legal Counsel, Shantal English-Richards (left) and Executive Director, Lilyclaire Bellamy, participate in a recent JIS

4 weeks ago CommerceIndustryInvestmentJIS Think Tank

JIPO Joins Global Community to Observe World Book and Copyright Day

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) is reaffirming its commitment to fostering creativity, literacy, and intellectual property awareness as it joins the global community in observing World Book and Copyright Day, today (April 23). Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Deputy Director and Legal Counsel at JIPO, Shantal English-Richards, said the agency’s 2026 observance will focus on ‘Protecting Copyright...

Director/Principal of the HEART College of Construction Services, O

4 weeks ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentJIS Think Tank

HEART/NSTA Trust Expands Training At RRR&R Centres to Safely Manage Refrigerants

The HEART/NSTA Trust is strengthening Jamaica’s capacity to safely manage refrigerants, through expanded training and certification programmes delivered at Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Reclamation (RRR&R) Centres established across multiple institutions. With HEART hosting four of seven Centres across the island, Director/Principal of the HEART College of Construction Services, O’Neil James, said the initiative forms part of the second stage of...

Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

2 months ago AgricultureJIS Think Tank

Gov’t Integrating Climate-Smart Practices Into Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, has made significant strides in integrating climate-smart technologies and sustainable practices to tackle climate change and enhance food security. Speaking recently at a JIS Think Tank, Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Michael Pryce, cited interventions like water harvesting and water storage to deal with infrequent rainfall....

General Practitioner and Researcher, Dr. D. Malcolm Brewster, shares findings from his research on medication adherence at a JIS Think Tank on March 19.

2 months ago Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Study Highlights High Level of Medication Non-Adherence

A new study has highlighted a significant gap in medication adherence, where patients with chronic diseases are failing to take drugs as prescribed despite having a strong understanding of their condition. The research titled ‘Awareness, Attitudes and Practices Relating to Anti-Diabetic and Anti-Hypertensive Medication Adherence Among Patients Attending Health Centres in Kingston and St. Andrew,’ was conducted by General Practitioner,...

Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (March 20), at the agency’s Television Department, at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

2 months ago AgricultureJIS Think Tank

Proactive Approach to Prepare Agricultural Sector for Hurricane Season

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining says it will be taking a proactive approach to prepare the sector for the upcoming hurricane season, which lasts from June to November. Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Michael Pryce, said the Ministry will be using lessons learnt to bolster its preparedness. “I think the lesson...

Partner at Signature Creed and Associates, Kevon McIntosh, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

2 months ago Finance & Public ServiceHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryJIS Think Tank

Caribbean CFO Summit to Drive Regional Post-Hurricane Collaboration and Resilience

The upcoming Caribbean Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Summit is being positioned as a pivotal platform for regional collaboration and resilience-building in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on March 16, Kevon McIntosh, Partner at the virtual event’s organiser, Signature Creed and Associates, emphasised that the summit’s significance lies in fostering a stronger...

Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (March 20), at the agency’s Television Department at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

2 months ago AgricultureJIS Think Tank

Agriculture Continues to Rebound with Support from Ministry

The agricultural sector continues to rebound with support from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28 last year. Days after the passage of the hurricane, the Ministry’s Disaster Recovery Committee was activated and $450 million immediately redirected to recovery efforts. Weeks later, another $3 billion was provided by the Ministry of...