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...

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 University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.) will host the Official Launch of the UTech Lloyd Carney Foundation IMEK Laboratory at its main campus on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 1:00pm. The Honourable Prime Minister of Jamaica will deliver the keynote address, marking this milestone occasion which underscores UTech’s commitment to innovation, advanced research, and industry-relevant education. The IMEK Laboratory...

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...

The Ceremonial Opening of Parliament is a significant event in Jamaica’s governance landscape, symbolizing the start of a new legislative session. His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen will deliver the Throne Speech at a Joint Sitting of the Parliament. The Throne Speech will outline the Government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming parliamentary year. The proceedings will also feature...