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Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), shakes hands with newly commissioned Justice of the Peace (JP) for St. Andrew, Adrian Atkinson (second right). He is joined by Principal Director, Justice Training Institute (JTI), Analia Wallace-Muir, and Custos for St. Andrew, Ian Forbes (right), who presents Mr. Atkinson with the instrument of office. Occasion was the commissioning ceremony of 148 new JPs for St. Andrew on Sunday (February 23) at Jamaica College.

Record 148 New JPs Commissioned for St. Andrew

A record 148 new Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been commissioned for the parish of St. Andrew. The commissioning ceremony was held on Sunday (February 23) at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorim on the Jamaica College campus. Justice and Constitutional...

Manager at the Transport Authority (TA), Rohan Smith, addresses a recent traffic symposium at the St. Mary Parish Court in Port Maria.

Illegal Transport Operators Encouraged to Legitimise Activities

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House in Kingston on Wednesday (January 14).

Gov’t Working with Partners to Deliver Cash Support to Households Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (standing left), along with Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) and Town Clerk, Robert Hill (second left), serves meals to homeless, elderly, and other vulnerable persons during the Mayor’s annual New Year’s Day Feeding on Thursday (January 1) at St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston.

PHOTOS: Mayor’s Annual New Year’s Day Feeding

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.

Restored Police Stations to Withstand Category Five Hurricanes

Late Consul-General of Jamaica to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson

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Senate Members Pay Tribute to Late Consul-General to New York

Members of the Senate paid tribute to the late Consul-General of Jamaica to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson, during the sitting of the Upper House on December 5. Consul General Alsion Roach Wilson died on November 8, 2025. She was laid to rest on December 5 at the Community Baptist Church in Englewood, New Jersey. Leading the tributes, President of...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), and Chargé d

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US Disaster Relief Volunteers in Jamaica

Approximately 50 disaster relief volunteers from the United States (US) arrived in the island on Thursday (October 30) to provide relief and recovery assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), which brought with them essential packages, equipment and search and rescue dogs, will bolster local efforts in assessing damage and coordinating assistance. Minister of...

Manager of Marketing and Communications at the Agro-Investment Corporation AIC, Alecia Brown-Forbes.

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300 Wambugu Apple Seedlings to Be Introduced to Agro Parks

The Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC) is advancing its mandate to boost local crop production with the introduction of 300 Wambugu apple seedlings to its agro parks. The initiative, which involves collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, aims to support import substitution of apples and to diversify the earning potential of farmers. Speaking with JIS News, Manager of Marketing...

The Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade building, in downtown Kingston, was lit up by the traditional blue lights in observance of World Maritime Day 2025 on September 25. The Maritime Authority of Jamaica hosted its annual Illuminating Ceremony and Cocktail Reception at the Ministry, in downtown Kingston. World Maritime Day was celebrated under the theme: ‘Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity’.

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Transport Minister Outlines Jamaica’s Active Role in IMO

Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the work of stakeholders in the maritime sector is guided not only by national priorities, but by Jamaica’s active role within the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Addressing the Authority’s Illuminating Ceremony and Cocktail Reception in recognition of World Maritime Day, on September 25, Mr. Vaz said Jamaica is proud of...

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Register for CTU ICT Week

Jamaicans are being encouraged to register for Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) ICT Week 2025, which kicks off on September 29 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston. Persons are encouraged to do so quickly, as spaces are limited. CTU ICT Week 2025 is being staged by the Government under the patronage of the Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy,...

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Select Tax Offices Continue to Open Saturdays

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) continues its weekly Saturday operations, with select Tax Offices opening on select Saturdays to provide greater convenience for taxpayers. TAJ is reminding and encouraging taxpayers to take advantage of the Services available on Saturdays. The following Tax Offices will continue to operate on select Saturdays between the hours of 10:00 am – 2:00 pm:  Kingston...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and his wife and Member of Parliament elect, St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, wave to attendees at the Prime Minister’s swearing in ceremony at King’s House, on September 16.

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Administration Remains Resolute on Building Transformative Education System – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says his Administration remains resolute on building a transformative education system that will produce a generation of confident and innovative problem-solvers. Addressing his swearing in ceremony at King’s House on September 16, Dr. Holness said Jamaica’s economic future must be about human capital development and technology creation. “We must ensure that our...