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Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

JFB Appeals to Parents to Discourage Children from Making Calls

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to parents and guardians to discourage children from making prank calls to emergency services. Public Education Officer at the JFB, Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, told a recent JIS Think Tank that incidents of prank...
Public Education Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, warns against burning debris, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Public Education Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, warns against burning debris, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

JFB Warns Against Burning Debris
Lecturer at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) and Head of the Department of Professional Training and Certification in the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, Kyle Shaw, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (September 23) at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston.
Lecturer at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) and Head of the Department of Professional Training and Certification in the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, Kyle Shaw, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (September 23) at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston.

NFA Safety at Sea Training Aligns with International Maritime Standards
Deputy Managing Director at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Geoffrey Marshall, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on September 8.
Deputy Managing Director at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Geoffrey Marshall, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on September 8.

WRA Completes Assessment at the Rio Bueno Sub-Watershed Management Unit
Chief Executive Officer at the Toll Authority of Jamaica, Jerome Palmer (right), addresses a JIS Think Tank on August 19, on recent upgrades implemented by Jamaica North South Highway Company Ltd.  At left is Commercial and Marketing Manager at Jamaica North South Highway Company Ltd, Trudy-Ann Williams.
Chief Executive Officer at the Toll Authority of Jamaica, Jerome Palmer (right), addresses a JIS Think Tank on August 19, on recent upgrades implemented by Jamaica North South Highway Company Ltd.  At left is Commercial and Marketing Manager at Jamaica North South Highway Company Ltd, Trudy-Ann Williams.

Card Payments Accepted at Jamaica North South Highway Toll Plazas

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Director of Policy Research in the Social Policy Planning and Research Division at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Suzette Johnson, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on July 31, 2025, about the upcoming Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions.
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Data Collection for JSLC Begins August 4

Data collection for the Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC) will begin on August 4, 2025. The announcement was made during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held on July 31 at the agency, by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The JSLC, conducted annually since 1988, is Jamaica’s most comprehensive source...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (July 24).
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‘Jamaica 63’ Logo to be Unveiled at Festival Song Competition Final Show

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, through the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), will unveil the official Jamaica 63 logo during the results show for the Jamaica Festival Song Competition on Saturday, July 26, at Emancipation Park in Kingston, beginning 8:30 p.m. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, announced during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday...
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Project Manager, Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, Latoya Aquart-Foster, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
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CHASE Fund Encourages Early-Childhood Institutions to Access Available Support

The Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund is encouraging early-childhood institutions across the island to take advantage of the funding opportunities available through the agency. Project Manager, Latoya Aquart-Foster, told JIS News that the organisation is concerned that not all institutions in need have contacted the Fund. “In the absence of perfect knowledge as to the state of...
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Director General of Road Traffic, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Colonel (ret’d) Daniel Pryce, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on July 18.
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Motorists Encouraged to Familiarise Themselves with Updated Vehicle Fitness Guidelines

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is encouraging motorists to familiarise themselves with the guidelines underpinning the Electronic Motor Vehicle Certificate of Fitness (e-Fitness) system, particularly in instances where vehicles do not pass inspection. Director General of Road Traffic at the ITA, Colonel (ret’d) Daniel Pryce, clarified key misconceptions about inspection outcomes and fee structures during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)...
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Chief Technical Director, Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ in Kingston on Wednesday (July 23).
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Industry Stakeholders Encouraged to Provide Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics

With the fourth phase of the ban on specific types of single-use plastic products now in effect, manufacturers, distributors and importers are being urged to offer more environmentally friendly alternatives to consumers. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ in Kingston on Wednesday (July 23), Chief Technical Director (CTD), Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management, Ministry of Economic...
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Director, Local Economic Development at the Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, in Kingston.
CommerceIndustryInvestmentJIS Think Tank

Hundreds of LEIs Now in Formal Economy

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is reporting significant progress in its business formalisation efforts for grassroots entrepreneurs. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Director, Local Economic Development at the SDC, Avril Ranger, said that 268 of the 390 Local Economic Initiatives (LEIs) being served through the Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP) have now formalised their...
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Chief Corporate Communications Officer at Tax Administration Jamaica, Meris Haughton, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on July 18 about the rollout of the new electronic Motor Vehicle Registration and Fitness Certificates on July 21.
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No Ticket for Failure to Present Printed Copies of Fitness and Registration Certificates

Motorists will no longer face traffic tickets for failing to present printed copies of their motor vehicle fitness and registration certificates, as a new electronic system takes effect on July 21. Tax Administration Jamaica (JAJ) is reminding persons that under the new arrangement, they will no longer be in breach. “With the legislative changes, you will no longer be in...
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