A massive islandwide derelict vehicle removal programme will commence shortly, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during a floral tribute in honour of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at National Heroes...
The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) at the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica is observing Poison Prevention Week from May 26-31, under the theme: ‘Poison Connection - Linking Each Facet...
The Restorative Justice Policy is being revised with the White Paper expected to be tabled in the House of Representatives during this financial year,. This, with a view to having...
The National Education Trust (NET) invested more than $300 million in various educational programmes and initiatives during fiscal year 2023/24. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at...
Approximately 627 free cataract surgeries were performed on patients at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester, from May 25 to 27, through the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA). The operations...
The National Water Commission (NWC) has reduced water loss in Portmore from 70 to 40 per cent, while simultaneously increasing supply of the commodity to more residents in the St....
More than 80 persons from Kitson Town in St. Catherine, who do livestock rearing and farming, are benefiting from the 'Improving Rural Livelihoods through Resilient Agrifood Systems’ Project. Being implemented...
Chief Executive Officer of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, Ellison Thompson, has commended Jamaica for its robust global tourism resilience thrust. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Thompson credited...