Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the late Robert "Ducksie" Russell as a true visionary and patriot whose impact will forever be etched in the hearts of Jamaicans. He said that Mr. Russell was an “ambassador of goodwill” whose contributions to the country’s business landscape are unparalleled. Dr. Holness was delivering a tribute at the funeral...

Farm worker Victor Lettman has been on the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) 24 times. On Friday (January 3), he departed Jamaica for his 25th trip to Canada, a country that has provided for his family’s needs for more than two decades. “I couldn’t get any job. I had my young kids and couldn’t find anything fi give them, so...

Olando Clayton, who hails from Stony Hill in St. Andrew, embarked on his first-ever flight last Friday (January 3). He was among the 12 first-time farm workers who departed Jamaica for Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) for the 2025 season. “Mi kinda nervous, but mi happy,” he told JIS News in an interview before his departure from...

Jamaica's commitment to climate justice and social equity has been given a boost by the International Labour Organization (ILO), through its Just Transition Project. The Project is aimed at fostering a sustainable and equitable future for everyone by integrating climate justice with decent work principles, improving both the economy and the environment. Speaking with JIS News, Just Transition Officer and...

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Jamaica Business Gateway (JBG) is transforming the process of doing business in the country. Launched in 2023, the digital platform has streamlined interactions between businesses and government entities, reducing the time and cost for the acquisition of permits, licences and other business-related needs. Lengthy turnaround times coupled with multiple processes and redundancies, have been significantly...

The Ocho Rios Drop-In Centre in Buckfield, St. Ann, was transformed into a haven of Christmas warmth, thanks to young student philanthropist, Aryan Lakhwani. The 18-year-old St. Ann native spearheaded a food drive during the Yuletide season, which facilitated the provision of meals and refreshments for homeless, vulnerable and mentally challenged persons from Ocho Rios and neighbouring communities, who visited...

As Jamaicans prepare to ring in the New Year, Director General of Road Traffic, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Col. Daniel Pryce, is imploring increased caution on the road to prevent crashes and fatalities. He is urging motorists to avoid driving under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol impairs judgment, slows reaction times, and greatly increases the risk of crashes. “While it’s...

The auditorium at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) in Santa Cruz came alive with excitement on December 13 as 14 young filmmakers premiered their first movie, a 15-minute short film titled ‘The Take Down’. The film involved a group of friends dealing with betrayal and is hailed as a groundbreaking initiative that is bringing the Hollywood dreams to...