Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the rights of students with special needs across Jamaica must be prioritised and protected. Speaking to JIS News during a recent visit to Green Island High School in Hanover, Senator Morris Dixon said that as part of a broader vision for her Ministry, there must...

Co-owner and Marketing Director of Shavuot International, Joel Harris, embodies the spirit of resilience and innovation that characterises the Jamaican entrepreneur. His journey, which began in 2013 alongside his father, is a testament to the power of determination, learning from failure, and a commitment to community. Speaking to JIS News, Mr. Harris says the partnership with his father was born...

With the call for environmental stewardship growing louder each day, Jamaica stands at the crossroads of economic growth and ecological preservation, embracing a bold commitment to sustainability. The trailblazer leading this charge is the Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, who has responsibility for the Environment and Water. With a passion...

Persons are being strongly urged to prioritise safety and follow essential and critical guidelines while navigating the busy downtown market district during the festive Yuletide season. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area 4, Michael Phipps, reminded persons of the safety and operational measures being undertaken by the police, during a press conference at the offices of the...

For many, engaging in Food Safety is simply a profession, but for Allison Richards, it transcends that boundary – it is a calling rooted in a lifelong passion for healthier living and community empowerment. With more than a decade of experience as a Regulatory Inspector, an educational foundation that includes dual majors in Botany and Zoology from the University of...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, says high-level stakeholder discussions are taking place regarding the possibility of creating a unique Jamaica-only cruise itinerary.   He tells JIS News that with five cruise ports at its disposal - Ocho Rios, Falmouth, Montego Bay, Port Antonio and Port Royal (Kingston) - Jamaica is positioned to...

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) is accelerating reconstruction of the Ocho Rios Cruise Port in St. Ann following severe storm damage, in a bid to restore the facility to full operation by July 2025.  Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Professor Gordon Shirley, is confident about this timeline being met, emphasising the PAJ’s commitment to supporting local businesses grappling with the...

In an era when digital transformation is no longer optional but essential, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is paving the way for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive in the digital economy.  The agency has opened applications for MSMEs to participate in a training programme as part of ‘Digital Jamaica’, a European Union (EU)-funded initiative that was...

Commuters taking advantage of the new routes rolled out by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) in St. Thomas will be able to sign up for SmartFare cards in Morant Bay this week, following a similar opportunity in Yallahs in late November. Speaking with JIS News on Monday (December 2) – the first day of the new service – Acting...