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

JARD Emphasises Importance of RIM Programme

By: Jermi-Lee Nelson, April 29, 2025

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....

Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Special Projects Officer, Romona Geohaghan, interacts with a group of grade-nine students at The Queen’s School during a presentation on careers in media at the institution’s Career Expo and Fair on April 10. The event, held at the St. Andrew-based school under the theme ‘Career Success through Self-Development’, provided students with opportunities to learn from professionals in various fields and empowered them to make informed choices about their future careers.

PHOTOS: JIS Participates in the Queen’s School’s Career Expo and Fair

Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, speaks at a post Cabinet press briefing, held today (April 9), at Jamaica House.

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PHOTOS: JIS Hands Over Heritage Material to Jamaica Library Service

Managing Editor, Editorial and Photography Department at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Tracey Chin Loy (centre) presents a colourful poster of the national symbols to Director General at the Jamaica...

Graphic Designer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Kadiene Williams, engages students from the Charlie Smith High School in Kingston, during the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Creators Challenge Workshop held recently at JIS Headquarters at 58A Half Way Tree Road, Kingston.

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PHOTO: JIS Creators Challenge Workshop

Graphic Designer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Kadiene Williams, engages students from the Charlie Smith High School in Kingston, during the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Creators Challenge Workshop held...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), engages in conversation with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe; Director of the Surveys Division, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Dr. Natalee Simpson; and Acting Director General, STATIN, Leesha Delatie-Budair at the launch of the 2023 Jamaica National Crime Victimisation Survey (JNCVS). The JNCVS launch was held at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston today (March 28).

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2023 Crime Victimisation Survey Launched

The 2023 Jamaica National Crime Victimisation Survey (JNCVS) report, which provides data-driven insights into crime patterns across Jamaica and the associated impact on citizens, was launched today (March 28). The...

By: DONIQUE WESTON, March 29, 2025

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12th Virtual Global Leadership Summit Slated for March 27

The 12th Global Leadership Summit (GLS) Jamaica will be held virtually on Thursday (March 27) under the distinguished patronage of Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen....

By: Serena Grant, March 25, 2025

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third right), shares a moment with members of the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), and five honourees during the WLI’s International Women’s Day Brunch and Awards held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Sunday (March 9). From left are: Co-chair of the WLI, Roxann Linton; Executive Director of the American Friends of Jamaica, Caron Chung; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lillan Limited, Andrea Cowan; Managing Director of Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street-Forrest; Bishop of Dover, the Rt. Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin; Communications Strategist and Philanthropist, Donette Chin-Loy Chang; and Chair of WLI, Grace Burnett.

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Women’s Representation Matters – Senator Morris Dixon

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has highlighted the importance of women participating in and breaking barriers in fields often dominated by...

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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses today’s (March 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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Lowest Number of Murders in a Month Since 2000

For the month of February 2025, Jamaica recorded the lowest number of murders in a month since the year 2000. Addressing a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on March...

By: Chris Patterson, March 4, 2025

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (February 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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Latest Fitch Rating Indicative of Jamaica’s Robust Governance – Minister Morris Dixon

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says Jamaica’s latest credit grading by Fitch Ratings reflects the country’s robust governance, significant progress in...

By: Chris Patterson, February 28, 2025

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the audience at the fourth Jamaica Creative Career Expo held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (February 25). The Expo was hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and highlighted careers in the creative industry.

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Education Minister Highlights Alternative Career Pathways

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has noted the importance of acknowledging careers in the creative industry as viable alternatives to traditional...

By: Donique Weston, February 27, 2025

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