The 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM marks a historic milestone in the regional integration movement. Hosted in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, this Golden Jubilee staging convenes Caribbean leaders at a critical juncture in the Community’s development journey. Historical Context The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was established in 1973 with the signing of the...

The Senate is a nominated House made up of twenty-one (21) Senators. Thirteen (13) Senators are appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister. The other eight (8) are appointed on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition. Not more than four Ministers can be appointed from the Senate, and they may have portfolio responsibilities. The...

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. This video...

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. This video...

This year’s event is hosted under the inspiring theme “Jamaica, My Valentine: Falling Deeper in Love,” serving as a platform to advance the national conversation on development, resilience, innovation and inclusive growth within the Vision 2030 Jamaica framework. The program features a dynamic fireside chat titled “Resilient Growth: From Culture to Commerce – Digital Expansion and Value Chains,” alongside a...

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. This video...

The purpose of the post-cabinet press briefing is to provide the media and the public with an opportunity to learn about the decisions that have been made by the Cabinet. The briefing is usually held on Wednesdays at 9:00 AM at the Office of the Prime Minister. The briefing is hosted by Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, Minister...