The Universal Service Fund (USF) has become more than just a policy instrument or a funding mechanism in Jamaica. It is a national entity that has expanded digital access, inclusion and opportunities across the island. From its origins 20 years ago to its current prominence, the USF’s history is a narrative of vision, partnership, and a strong determination to ensure...

Keith Duncan is passionate about Jamaica, with an unwavering commitment to and belief in the country’s potential for greatness.   It is this dedication that has seen the JMMB Group Chief Executive Officer contributing his time, knowledge, skills and resources in service to the country in the areas of Finance, Business and Social Development.   For his contribution, Mr. Duncan has been...

When the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show debuted in 1990, it signalled a pivotal moment in the evolution of Jamaica’s tourism landscape. Established through a strategic partnership between the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) and the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), JAPEX has positioned the island as a premier business-to-business marketplace. The event brings together hotels, attractions, transport providers,...

Some 200 men in Westmoreland turned out on September 25 for free prostate cancer screening hosted by the Misty Blue Cancer Care Foundation at Independence Park in Savanna-la-Mar, commemorating the organisation’s 10th anniversary of delivering health services in the parish. Participants lauded the initiative for providing accessible testing and raising awareness about early detection. Norman Cole, a semi-retired resident of...

After nearly four decades of unwavering dedication to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), District Constable, Jean Smith-Braham, is to be recognised with one of Jamaica’s distinguished awards. Her long and faithful service will be formally recognised on National Heroes’ Day (October 20), when she will be awarded the Badge of Honour for 38 years of remarkable service with the JCF,...

Household employees are to benefit from additional support to meet health, education, training and welfare needs under the Shirley Pryce Care in Action Foundation for Domestic Workers. The recently established organisation is named in honour of the General Secretary of the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU), Shirley Pryce, who has dedicated her life to empowering and uplifting this vulnerable group...

As a recipient of the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship, Danielle Black now envisions contributing to Jamaica’s Vision 2030 strategic goals by helping to ensure that wrongdoers are brought to justice—a professional path she never initially imagined for herself. As a Case Receival Officer at the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine, under the Ministry of National Security...

As the Ministry of Health and Wellness ramps up measures to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs), psychiatrist at the Bellevue Hospital, Dr. Brian Kazaara, is highlighting the connection between chronic diseases and the neurodegenerative condition dementia. He tells JIS News that while there has been an increase in cases of dementia locally due to the aging population, certain medical...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Conservator of Forests at the Forestry Department, Ainsley Henry, was in the midst of a team-building exercise when he received the unexpected call informing him of his selection for the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) [O.D.] this year. Surrounded by the very colleagues who help advance Jamaica’s environmental mission, the moment was charged with surprise...