The aim is to reveal the findings from our 1 year 'Step Up Export With Trade Agreements' Initiative as well as to sensitize manufacturers, exporters and farmers about exporting locally manufactured products and produce under Jamaica's Trade Agreements. The Jamaica Information Service(JIS) is aimed at reporting up to date factual Government News for Jamaican Citizens here and abroad. We have...

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...

The Secretary General of the United Nations, His Excellency Antonio Guterres is now in the island on a two-day working visit for important discussions. Prime Minister Holness and Secretary General Guterres will hold bilateral talks on several issues including Jamaica’s lead role in mediating the situation in Haiti and how to involve the international community. The two leaders will also...

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 Constabulary Force (JCF) will be staging an expo for members of the public from May 11 to 14, at the National Arena in Kingston. The event, dubbed ‘Transformations – People, Quality and Technology (PQT) Expo’, is described as a historical moment for the JCF, promising to deliver on cutting-edge technology-driven exhibits and booths. The expo will demonstrate how...

Time is allotted for two sittings per week over a six week period following the close of the Budget Debate – conducted at the start of the new fiscal year in April. – Based on the Standing Orders (rules governing the Houses of Parliament), members entitled to speak during these debates are, any Minister and any Member of the Opposition...

On this week's show, the Honourable Robert Morgan, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, will be joined by the Honourable Daryl Vaz, Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology. 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...