Our heritage is one of the most crucial parts of our identity as Jamaicans. Heritage celebrations help to preserve this identity and our culture, which sets us apart from all other countries. National Heritage Week is observed annually during the week leading up to the third Monday in October, National Heroes Day. Several activities are planned for the week. These...

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 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...

On this week's show, the Honourable Robert Morgan, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, is joined by His Worship the Mayor Councillor Delroy Williams. 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...

The EU is supporting the Digital Transitioning Programme for Jamaica (Digital Jamaica), which aims to increase inclusive access to and use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Jamaica, in support of the country’s transitioning activities towards becoming a digital economy and society. Digital Jamaica supports the Government of Jamaica’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Policy as it will enhance...

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...

The Inaugural ‘At Your Service’ Exposition will showcase the main services offered by the Ministry. The expo being held during Customer Service Week from October 2 to 6, will allow clients to experience the Ministry in a way they have never done before. The Jamaica Information Service(JIS) is aimed at reporting up to date factual Government News for Jamaican Citizens...