Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of any economy, and in Jamaica they account for more than 85 per cent of employment. Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, says it is estimated that there are 440,000 such entrepreneurial businesses in Jamaica. “So, it's huge and in any economy worldwide,...

The Government is moving beyond make-do repairs at hurricane-affected health centres towards a resilient, long-term network that can withstand future storms. This, according to health officials, is part of a broader assessment of the island’s health networks and signals a transition from emergency repairs to a durable, disaster-ready plan. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, underscored...

Jamaica’s foreign reserves have reached historic highs, fluctuating between US$6.8 billion and US$6.9 billion up to early April. This milestone places the country in a stronger position to absorb economic shocks and safeguard stability, particularly during periods of global uncertainty. Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Senior Deputy Governor, Dr. Wayne Robinson, tells JIIS News that deliberate planning and consistent policy implementation...

Radio is once again proving its power in driving tourism to Jamaica, as a coordinated ‘radio remote’ initiative by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and Sandals Group brings influential broadcasters to the island to share real time experiences with millions of listeners abroad. Over two days, April 27 to 28, live radio broadcasts echoed across the beachfronts of Sandals Negril...

For Kenroy and Melaine Moyston, access to higher education should never be limited by a student’s financial circumstances. Guided by this belief, the husband-and-wife team has launched the Open Door University Scholarship, an initiative aimed at bridging the financial gap for students aspiring to pursue tertiary education. The programme, spearheaded by their foundation, Moyston’s Life Changing Powerhouse, in partnership with...

Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is imploring Jamaicans to continue to exercise vigilance on the roadways even while welcoming statistics indicating a sharp decline in road fatalities for the first quarter of 2026. Data for the period January 1 to March 31, 2026, indicates that fatalities have decreased by 33 per cent and fatal crashes are down 35 per cent when...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, through the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), is intensifying its multi-pronged response to substance use disorders. The programme is focused on prevention, expanded treatment access, early intervention, and improved surveillance systems, as new national data highlights evolving patterns of drug use across the island. Director of Treatment Services at the NCDA, Dr. Kristen...

With a desire to improve customer service in Jamaica, Andre Thomas, an entrepreneur and Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) member entered and emerged winner of the University of Technology (UTech) Technology Innovation Centre (TIC) ‘Know Your Numbers, Pitch for the Future’ competition. The competition, staged in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, was held on April 20 at...

A study on ‘The Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes in Jamaica’ is shedding light on how modern advertising practices are shaping infant feeding decisions and challenging public health priorities. Director of the Nutrition Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Marchelle Turner-Miller, said that the 2025 national survey commissioned by the Ministry, examined how breast milk substitutes are promoted...