Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Georgia Rose, is encouraging parents to be aware of the early signs of autism in their children and to seek prompt intervention. In an interview with JIS News, Ms. Rose explains that autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how the brain functions. “An individual who meets the criteria for...

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) family bade farewell to former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Enthrose Campbell, who retired on December 31, 2024. Team members gathered at the agency’s head office on Half-Way Tree Road in Kingston recently, to celebrate the respected journalist and dedicated civil servant, who spent almost 30 years at the Government’s news agency, serving as CEO for...

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....

Twenty-year-old Olivia Reid came across a video promoting the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme while scrolling on TikTok. The Queen’s School graduate then contacted her Councillor and expressed an interest in applying. Olivia was seeking on-the-job experience and an opportunity to interact with like-minded individuals, both of which the LIFT Programme promised. LIFT is a $2-billion Government of...

On November 29, 18-year-old Justin McCarthy will be among the cohort of 449 youth to complete the first year of the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme. LIFT is a $2-billion Government of Jamaica initiative, aimed at bolstering the social mobility of 2,500 youth over a five-year period. It targets fifth and sixth form graduates and provides sustainable avenues...

The Data Protection Act, 2020, mandates Data Controllers to register with the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC), but not all Data Controllers are required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). DPOs play an essential role in assisting Data Controllers to safeguard data privacy and ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2020. They guide entities in the development...

The Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD) remains steadfast in its quest to preserve the documentary heritage of the country. The Department, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, serves as the main repository for the perseveration of government records in paper, audiovisual and electronic formats, relating to the country’s history and heritage. It collects archival materials relating to...

Social media has become one of the most popular business tools, with thousands of industries leveraging the platform to market their services. In response to this global trend, the Real Estate Board (REB) will, come September, be rolling out a social media marketing course to train local real estate professionals. “The course will be launched under the REB’s Continued Professional...