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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 21.

Gov’t’s Multifaceted Approach to Reducing Crime Yielding Dividends – Prime Minister Holness

By: Latonya Linton, March 21, 2024

The Government’s multifaceted approach to tackling crime, including social transformational initiatives, strategic investments in technology and infrastructure and legislative changes, is yielding dividends, with a sharp reduction in major crimes...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), shakes hands with President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), Wayne Chen (second left), during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (March 20). Accompanying Mr. Chen are JEF Vice President, Bernita Locke, and Secretary, Silvera Castro.

PHOTOS: JEF Executives Call on Minister Charles Jr.

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Learn a Second Language

By: Britney Stevens, March 21, 2024

Community 5 months ago International Building Code Training for Trelawny Municipal Corporation Officers
By: Sharon Earle
Sport 5 months ago Jamaica Invests in Chess
By: Garfield L. Angus
Health & Wellness 5 months ago HEART/NSTA Trust Hands Over Renovated Rio Bueno Health Centre
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Plant Pathologist at the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Dr. Wayne Myrie.

5 months ago Agriculture

CIB Pledges to Sustain Results under ACIDEES Project

Coconut farmers will receive ongoing support from the Coconut Industry Board (CIB) following the completion of the European Union-funded Alliances for Coconut Industry Development, Expansion, and Enhanced Support for the...

By: Twila Wheelan

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), accompanies South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Her Excellency Dr. Naledi Pandor, as she looks at busts of Jamaica’s National Heroes, at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston, shortly after her arrival in the island on Wednesday night (March 20). The official visit is in commemoration of 30 years of diplomatic relations between the countries this year. While in Jamaica, Dr. Pandor will have the opportunity to call on Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and will co-chair with Minister Johnson Smith a hybrid CARICOM-South Africa Ministerial Meeting. The two Ministers will also engage in bilateral discussions spanning critical areas and a review of new areas for cooperation in education, healthcare innovation, technological advancement and agricultural development for both Jamaica and South Africa.

5 months ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: South Africa’s Foreign Minister Arrives for Official Visit

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), accompanies South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Her Excellency Dr. Naledi Pandor, as she...

Director of Children and Family Programmes at the CPFSA, Dr. Warren Thompson, told JIS News that the CPFSA relies heavily on its relationship with the Jamaica Constabulary Force to effectively tackle child abuse in Jamaica.

5 months ago National SecurityYouth

CPFSA Credits Relationship with JCF for Swift Investigations

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is crediting its relationship with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for swift investigations of viral child-abuse videos. There have been several videos...

By: Lisa Rowe

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses students of Immaculate Conception High School in Kingston during the handover of the institution’s newly installed ‘Wellness Bench’ on Monday (March 18).

5 months ago EducationYouth

Immaculate Conception High School Gets Wellness Bench

Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton encouraged students at the Immaculate Conception High School in Kingston to see the newly installed Wellness Bench as a symbol of mental wellness and...

By: Courteney Lewis

Flyer for the one-day plant sale being staged by the Forestry Department at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Complex in Catherine Hall, St. James, on Thursday (March 21), to mark International Day of Forests.

5 months ago AgricultureEnvironment

Forestry Department Stages Plant Sale in Montego Bay

Citizens residing in western Jamaica are being invited to participate in a plant sale being staged by the Forestry Department in recognition of International Day of Forests, on Thursday (March...

By: Sherika Hall

Manager, Communication and Customer Service at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Maxine Fagan.

5 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

BSJ Hosts Public Education Campaign in Ocho Rios March 21

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will be hosting its ‘Outta Road Tour’ public education campaign on Thursday (March 21) to create awareness about the services provided by the BSJ...

By: Rochelle Williams

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the opening of Sagicor Bank’s New Brunswick Branch in St. Catherine on Tuesday (March 19).

5 months ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: Opening of Sagicor’s New Brunswick Branch

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the opening of Sagicor Bank’s...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the Ministerial Round Table for the FAO four-day regional conference on Blue Transformation, in Guyana, on March 19.

5 months ago AgricultureForeign Affairs

Agriculture Minister Supports Blue Transformation in Region

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has reiterated his continued support for the implementation of the Blue Transformation approach in the Region. Blue Transformation proposes sustainable aquaculture...

By: Twila Wheelan

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