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...

HPM Andrew Holness - Keynote Speaker at the Conference Signing and Groundbreaking Ceremony for the redevelopment of the Spanish Town Hospital

PM Andrew Holness Keynote address at the Naggo Head Recycling Plant Official Opening, Portmore

The Governor General's Medal of Honour Presentation Ceremony in Jamaica is an event where individuals are recognized and honored for their outstanding contributions and achievements in various fields, including public service, community service, culture, sports, and more. The Governor General's Medal of Honour is a prestigious award presented to Jamaican citizens who have made significant and exceptional contributions to their...

The annual Heritage Competition forms part of the JIS’ thrust to engage students in national discussions and to widen their knowledge about Jamaica’s heritage. 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...

Theme: Hope Renewed 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...

e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-Learning Jamaica) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Youth and the University of Technology (Utech), facilitated a National Data Protection Implementation Training Programme for educators across the island. The University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and Computing (FENC) had the responsibility of designing and implementing a comprehensive training curriculum tailored for data protection officers...