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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that while it may sometimes go unnoticed, the people of Jamaica remain “the front, centre, and heart” of the tourism industry. Speaking with JIS News following a recent Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) celebratory event at the Hard Rock

St. James and Corporate Area residents can look forward to exciting displays of innovation and community engagement, with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) hosting the second staging of its ‘Transformations – People, Quality, and Technology Expo’. The simultaneous events will

"The Government will eliminate and eradicate every single gang!" Prime Minister, Dr. The Most Hon. Andrew Holness gave this strong warning to gang members this afteroon (June 13) during a groundbreaking ceremony at Tower Avenue in Kingston.

A survivor of burnout, Mr. Patrick Sawyers has received a new home, thanks to the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). This afternoon (June 13), Prime Minister Holness officially handed over a two-bedroom unit to Mr. Sawyers and his family in Whitehall Avenue, St. Andrew.

A new modality of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), the Tenement Yard Redevelopment and Renewal Programme was announced today (June 11). The initiative aims to redesign and rebuild homes, providing improved living conditions for multiple families and individuals

The St. Thomas office of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) says it is on a drive to improve the production of Irish potato in the eastern parish. ​ Providing details on Thursday (June 12), during the monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation,

Deputy Executive Chairman of Chukka Caribbean Adventures, John Byles, says that community engagement is very important in the company’s upcoming expansion plans and enhanced tourism offerings in Sandy Bay, Hanover. He said that with the transformation of the tour experience at

Six Families, One Space...A New Start! Through the New Social Housing Programme under the HOPE initiative, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is transforming tenement yards. On June 13, Prime Minister Holness officially broke ground in Tower Hill, where six

Residents of Hampstead Park in St. Andrew Eastern are set to benefit from safe, legal and reliable electricity under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Rural Electrification Project. The grant-funded initiative, being jointly undertaken with the Ministry of Science,

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has commended schools in St. Ann for their exemplary programmes and innovative integration of technology into the teaching and learning process. Speaking with JIS News following a tour

More than 380 community Wi-Fi hotspots have been established across the island, benefiting hundreds of thousands of residents in underserved areas, as the Universal Service Fund (USF) works to further expand Jamaica’s digital reach. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Charlton

Whether they're called Papa, Pa, Dad or Daddy, the JIS salutes all fathers for their role in the family and setting the stage for the next generation of nation-builders. Check out these pics of JIS staffers with their family as we welcome this heartwarming observance.

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (Andrew Holness), has commended fathers who are committed to playing pivotal roles in strengthening families and, by extension, the nation. He pointed out that, “across Jamaica… we honour the fathers… who provide for their

Chair of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), Dr. Julian McKoy-Davis, has underscored the urgent need for proactive measures to safeguard older adults and combat elder abuse in Jamaica. She was speaking during an Elder Abuse Awareness Seminar held in observance of

Some 326,000 students will benefit from the Rural School Bus Programme, which will see parents saving up to $180,000 per year in transportation fares, says Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz. He was delivering a statement in the House of

As international negotiations progress towards a global plastics treaty, Jamaica is aligning its domestic waste management policies with evolving global standards, following recent amendments to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging students to embrace peaceful conflict resolution as a means to settle disputes that may arise.” “There will always be conflicts between you and your friends, between you and others, but you can work it out. You don’t have to

The Government is set to launch a new component of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), aimed at providing shelter for tourism workers. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (Andrew Holness), announced that the Social Housing for Tourism Workers will be launched

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has welcomed the renewed fight against praedial larceny with the launch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Agricultural Protection Branch (APB). Speaking during the launch on Friday (June 13) at the JCF’s

Construction is set to begin next week on a new multi-family residence in St. Andrew West Central, which will provide housing for approximately 13 residents by December 2025. Dubbed the ‘Village at Tower Hill’, the development will feature six housing units to be constructed at