As Jamaica’s agricultural sector recovers from Hurricane Melissa, the Agricultural Marketing Information and Incentives Branch (AMIIB) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is using data to guide decisions, stabilise markets and strengthen food security. Principal Director for AMIIB, Kevin Condappa, explains that timely and accurate agricultural data has been essential in assessing the damage caused by the hurricane...

Students from the Department of Communication Studies at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) recently toured the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) where they got the opportunity to see the news production process first-hand, connecting classroom theory with real-world industry practices. Coordinated by the agency’s Special Projects Department, the tour formed part of ongoing efforts to engage students pursuing careers in media...

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...

Jamaica’s tourism industry continues to evolve beyond sun, sea and sand, with the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) playing a central role in shaping a more dynamic, inclusive and sustainable sector. Established two decades ago, the organisation was designed to reinvest directly into the country’s tourism product, using funds collected from airline and cruise passengers to strengthen the destination’s appeal and...

For many Jamaicans, 2020 will forever be remembered as the year of unprecedented challenges and widespread uncertainty, marked by the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. For entrepreneur Shanice Dunbar, it was also the beginning of a journey that would transform her personal skincare struggle into a thriving business, driven by the need for natural effective products. “The year of the...

Born out of the love of a father for his child, the Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities (JAID) has evolved from a small initiative into a critical organisation that has empowered thousands through advocacy and education and training. Its journey began in 1955 when devoted father and founder Randolph Lopez, driven by the need to assist his daughter with Down’s...

For decades, Roselle Falls in St. Thomas has remained a quiet roadside spring, known primarily to nearby communities. Today, the picturesque spot is rapidly becoming one of Jamaica’s must-visit destinations, thanks in part to sweeping improvements to the parish’s road network by the Government. Located along the main coastal route to Morant Bay, the natural spring has long flowed freely...

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,...

The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change is advancing several major initiatives to ensure universal access to water for all Jamaicans, in keeping with the 2019 National Water Sector Policy and Implementation Plan. This policy, which updates the 2014 framework, reflects the goals of the Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan for Water. Senior Director in the Ministry’s Water...