Dozens of teenagers across western Jamaca have benefited from a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) initiative aimed at guiding them in developing healthy and responsible social media habits. The Social Media for Social Change workshop, held recently at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James, brought together students from several high schools for a day of learning, creativity and reflection...

Students at the Ferncourt High School in St. Ann who are preparing for life after graduation have been equipped to pursue career and educational pathways. At a recent college fair held at the school grounds in Claremont, students were able to explore various options as they moved from booth to booth, engaging with representatives of tertiary and training institutions, agencies,...

Despite facing great personal adversity early in his life, Garfield Angus has beat the odds and is now empowering others to do the same. A community champion from the rural district of Kitson Town in St. Catherine, Mr. Angus transformed his challenges into a powerful force for good, inspiring countless lives through his unwavering dedication to education and community upliftment....

Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Georgia Rose, is encouraging parents to be aware of the early signs of autism in their children and to seek prompt intervention. In an interview with JIS News, Ms. Rose explains that autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how the brain functions. “An individual who meets the criteria for...

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) family bade farewell to former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Enthrose Campbell, who retired on December 31, 2024. Team members gathered at the agency’s head office on Half-Way Tree Road in Kingston recently, to celebrate the respected journalist and dedicated civil servant, who spent almost 30 years at the Government’s news agency, serving as CEO for...

For the third year in a row, a student of Herbert Morrison Technical High School, in St. James, has won the Poster Category of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition. Nathan Morris, a sixth form student, wore a bright smile as he collected his award and prizes on Tuesday (December 10), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, in Kingston....

Twenty-year-old Olivia Reid came across a video promoting the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme while scrolling on TikTok. The Queen’s School graduate then contacted her Councillor and expressed an interest in applying. Olivia was seeking on-the-job experience and an opportunity to interact with like-minded individuals, both of which the LIFT Programme promised. LIFT is a $2-billion Government of...

On November 29, 18-year-old Justin McCarthy will be among the cohort of 449 youth to complete the first year of the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme. LIFT is a $2-billion Government of Jamaica initiative, aimed at bolstering the social mobility of 2,500 youth over a five-year period. It targets fifth and sixth form graduates and provides sustainable avenues...