The House of Representatives may consist of 63 members (the maximum allowed by the Constitution), elected by single-member constituencies on the first-past-the-post basis. The Government in power can only exist if it has the support of the majority of the members of the House of Representatives. In practice, most Bills are initiated in the House of Representatives. No Bill may...

A protected area is “a clearly defined geographical area of land and or water that is dedicated to and managed for the long-term conservation and sustainable use of its ecological systems, biodiversity and/or specific natural, cultural or aesthetic resources.” In accordance with national plans and global commitments, a system of protected areas has been established to ensure that Jamaica’s diverse...

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) continues its commitment to advancing transformation and modernisation in the public sector, through the upcoming Regional Public Sector Leadership Development Conference, scheduled for July 9 to 12, 2024. Themed: ‘Sustaining Public Sector Transformation through Leadership for Service Excellence’, the annual conference builds on the Government of Jamaica’s Service Excellence Policy introduced in 2022....

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) continues its commitment to advancing transformation and modernisation in the public sector, through the upcoming Regional Public Sector Leadership Development Conference, scheduled for July 9 to 12, 2024. Themed: ‘Sustaining Public Sector Transformation through Leadership for Service Excellence’, the annual conference builds on the Government of Jamaica’s Service Excellence Policy introduced in 2022....

The Jamaica Information Service(JIS) is aimed at reporting up to date factual Government News for Jamaican Citizens here and abroad. We have packaged it into the Jamaica Magazine and JIS News along with other features. Look through each of our playlists and you will be able to find various features highlighting the Government's endeavour to meet its mandate. Don't forget...

Official Funeral Service for Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Mrs. Violet Acintha Neilson, CD Mrs. Violet Acintha Neilson, CD, the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1998 to 2002 Neilson, who was born July 16, 1931, was a trained teacher who represented St James East Central in Parliament from 1989 to...

The Jamaica Information Service(JIS) is aimed at reporting up to date factual Government News for Jamaican Citizens here and abroad. We have packaged it into the Jamaica Magazine and JIS News along with other features. Look through each of our playlists and you will be able to find various features highlighting the Government's endeavour to meet its mandate. Don't forget...