As the December 15 start of the 2024-2025 winter season commences, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is expressing optimism and confidence in the island’s ability to adapt to and overcome any challenges. “We have a rich legacy of overcoming adversity and this winter, we will showcase that resilience to the world,” he says. Speaking with JIS News about what...

A radiant smile lingered on the face of Simone Reid as she received the keys to her new home from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in John Reid, St. Ann, on Thursday (December 12). She was one of three proud beneficiaries of the government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), who received houses in the parish, just in...

Two months after securing the winning trophy in the Northern Caribbean University’s (NCU) 2024 Invitational Debate Series, Willow Roark and Robin Forsyth from the University of West Georgia are still basking in their victory in the competition. The two-member team from the United States (US)-based university defeated 2023 winners University of Technology (UTech) in the finals of the competition on...

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....

The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) is urging heightened vigilance by persons traversing Jamaica’s roadways, especially during the Christmas season. Executive Director, Paula Fletcher, says this is imperative, particularly for motorcyclists who account for a significant number of the road fatalities occurring. Data from the NRSC show that 114 motorcyclists have lost their lives on the nation’s roads since the...

Jamaica is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished sons, 75-year-old entrepreneur, Robert Russell, affectionately known as ‘Ducksie’, who passed away on December 11. As the nation reflects on his legacy, many remember him as a stalwart of the tourism industry, a devoted family man, and a friend to all. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, shared heartfelt...

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...