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Senior Public Education and Community Outreach Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Ava Tomlinson.

NEPA Personnel Trained as Visual Emission Observers

By: Sherika Williams, August 27, 2025

Personnel from the National Environment and Planning Agency’s (NEPA) enforcement, pollution prevention, and air quality management teams were among over 70 technical industry professionals trained as Visual Emission Observers recently....

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Caribbean Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, Jenny Karlsen, addresses the launch of the National Population and Sustainable Development Policy (NPSDP), held on World Population Day, Friday (July 11), at AC Hotel by Marriott, in Kingston.

Jamaica Commended for Launch of National Population and Sustainable Development Policy

By: Judana Murphy, July 14, 2025

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, addresses the launch of the National Population and Sustainable Development Policy (NPSDP), on World Population Day, Friday (July 11) at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston.

Revised Population Policy Responds to Demographic Shifts

By: Judana Murphy, July 13, 2025

Education 3 months ago Education Minister Emphasises STEM’s Central Role in National Development
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness speaking during the National Labour Day Project at Mason River Environmental and Research Park in Clarendon on Friday (May 23).

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Jamaica Poised to Surpass 30 Per Cent Land Mass Protection Target Ahead of 2030 Deadline

Jamaica is on track to meet and exceed the goal of protecting 30 per cent of its land mass by 2030. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says...

By: Chris Patterson, May 25, 2025

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaks at the commissioning ceremony for the Mount Prospect water storage tank in St. Andrew West Rural, on May 8.

4 months ago Economic Growth & Job CreationVision 2030Water

Several Major Infrastructure Projects to Improve Access to Potable Water

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, has outlined several major upcoming water infrastructure projects to improve access to potable water across...

By: Britney Stevens, May 12, 2025

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, views construction work at the Spanish Town Hospital under the multibillion-dollar redevelopment project, during a tour of the project site on Wednesday, (April 30).

4 months ago Health & WellnessVision 2030

Spanish Town Hospital Development “On the Right Track” – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work under the multibillion-dollar project to redevelop the Spanish Town Hospital in St....

By: Garfield L. Angus, May 1, 2025

Senior Archivist at the Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD), Alecia Litchmore, speaks on a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Get The Facts’ programme.

5 months ago InformationOffice of the Prime MinisterVision 2030

JARD Emphasises Importance of RIM Programme

The Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD) is underscoring the importance of the Records and Information Management (RIM) programme, geared towards enhancing the efficiency, transparency and developmental goals of Jamaica....

By: Jermi-Lee Nelson, April 29, 2025

Principal of Campbell’s Castle Primary and Infant School in Manchester, Peta-Gaye Blake-Campbell, and Parent and Director of the institution’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Club, Akibi Archer, display the US$2,500 grant award certificate that was presented during the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Grant Awards Ceremony at the United States Embassy in Kingston on Tuesday (April 8).

5 months ago EducationForeign AffairsInvestmentVision 2030

Campbell’s Castle Primary School Receives US$2,500 AFJ Grant to Enhance Water Supply for Students

The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has awarded a US$2,500 grant to Campbell’s Castle Primary and Infant School in Manchester, aimed at providing the students with access to clean drinking...

By: Judana Murphy, April 11, 2025

Localisation Officer, Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Samantha Wilmot.

7 months ago Vision 2030

Entries Now Open for Vision 2030 Jamaica Poetry and Song Competition

Entries are now open for the Vision 2030 Jamaica ‘Love Jamaica’ Poetry and Song competition. Localisation Officer for the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Samantha Wilmot, told JIS News that the...

By: Donique Weston, February 19, 2025

Caption Chairman of the National Committee on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCNCD), Professor Trevor Ferguson.

7 months ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustryVision 2030

Reigniting Civic Pride and Love for Jamaica

Re-igniting civic pride and love and appreciation for country as tools for national development, were the focus of a Valentine’s Day ‘Love Jamaica Fest’ organised by the Planning Institute of...

By: Donique Weston, February 15, 2025

7 months ago DevelopmentEducationInformationSkillsVision 2030Youth

National Career Awareness Week Slated for February 9-14

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information in collaboration with the HEART/NSTA Trust, Junior Achievement Jamaica and CHOICES, will host National Career Awareness Week 2025 from February 9-14 under...

By: Judith A. Hunter, February 8, 2025

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Jamaica Poised to Surpass 30 Per Cent Land Mass Protection Target Ahead of 2030 Deadline

Several Major Infrastructure Projects to Improve Access to Potable Water

Spanish Town Hospital Development “On the Right Track” – Dr. Tufton

JARD Emphasises Importance of RIM Programme

Campbell’s Castle Primary School Receives US$2,500 AFJ Grant to Enhance Water Supply for Students

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