Government Senator Marlon Morgan has given notice of his intention to move a private member’s motion aimed at recognising members of the security forces for their service to the nation. The proposal is for the Wednesday preceding Father’s Day in June designated as Security Forces Day. “And, whereas it is of critical importance that the people of Jamaica affirm our...

The National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS) will be expanded in the new financial year to include the tagging of goats. The system administered through the Veterinary Services Division (VSD) in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, is currently focused on cattle. “We're moving certainly, in the next financial year, to start tagging goats,” Acting Chief Veterinary Officer...

Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks, was among nine ambassadors worldwide honoured with the 2026 Golden Heart Award by the Tree of Life Foundation International at a prestigious ceremony held on January 11 at The Breakers Palm Beach Resort in Florida. The gala, attended by over...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Delano Seiveright, has welcomed strides made in public education, industry training, and enhanced support for local businesses by the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC). Following a high-level meeting with the Commission on January 8, State Minister Seiveright underscored the growing importance of trade remedies in protecting local producers...

The number of murders continues to fall, with 632 homicides recorded as at December 8. The total is 463 fewer than the comparative period in 2024, representing a 42.5 per cent reduction and placing the country on course to record below 700 murders by year end. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, provided the latest statistics in the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, led a distinguished delegation of government officials and diplomats in paying final respects to the late Consul General of Jamaica to New York, Alsion Marie Roach Wilson, during a three-hour celebration of life service at the Community Baptist Church of Englewood, New Jersey, on December 5. The congregation, filled to capacity, gathered...

Parliamentary Secretary in the Education, Skills, Youth and Information Ministry, Senator Marlon Morgan, says the Government will exercise fiscal discipline and responsible governance in managing the nation’s affairs, ensuring a stronger, more resilient recovery from Hurricane Melissa. He was contributing to the debate on the Financial Administration and Audit (Suspension of Fiscal Target Requirements) Order, 2025 and Resolution in the...

Net proceeds totalling $28 million from the CeCe Winans ‘More Than This’ concert, staged on Emancipation Day, August 1, have been formally handed over to beneficiaries from several local organisations, in support of sustained charitable initiatives. The official handover ceremony was held on Wednesday (November 26) at Kings House. The concert attracted more than 15,000 patrons and showcased an outstanding...

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) is reassuring Jamaicans that accessing its financial products has never been easier, thanks to a streamlined online application system and flexible repayment options. These enhancements reflect the SLB’s sustained commitment to expanding access to tertiary education, particularly for individuals who have historically faced financial barriers. Executive Director, Nickeisha Walsh, told JIS News that the SLB’s...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says in this term, the Government will craft a new medium-term economic plan, designed not just to preserve discipline but to unlock opportunities and improve the lives of Jamaicans. He said the plan will focus on boosting long-term growth and productivity, deepening financial inclusion and resilience and strengthening social protection for vulnerable...

Thirty-one exceptional students, including Jamaica’s top boy and girl in the 2025 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, were honoured by Guardian Life Limited for their academic excellence and dedication. They were recognised during the entity’s 19th Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony, held recently at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston under the theme: ‘Action Meets Excellence’. Assistant Chief Education Officer,...

The Rockfort Mineral Bath complex in Kingston, which was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, has reopened to the public following extensive renovation work undertaken by Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL). The reopening follows the completion of the first phase of what is anticipated to be a five-year rehabilitative programme, being undertaken under a 25-year lease agreement by CCCL, in partnership...