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Culture Minister Olivia Grange has confirmed an official funeral for the late Professor Oswald Harding on July 27 at UWI Mona, and outlined memorial plans for Dean Peart and Stephen Francis.
On July 14, Jamaica’s House of Representatives paid tribute to the late Professor the Hon. Oswald Gaskell Harding. Senior lawmakers recalled his decades of service in Parliament, the Senate, and public office.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says development of the JamSafe App – a digital platform for safeguarding against gender-based violence (GBV) – reflects the Government’s commitment to harnessing innovation to strengthen prevention, early intervention and coordinated support for survivors and those at risk
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, including through the fulfilment of reporting obligations, and the strengthening of critical partnerships. Addressing the opening ceremony for the Government of Jamaica/Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Workshop on Human Rights Treaty Body Reporting on July 7, Under-Secretary, Multilateral Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Shorna-Kay Richards, said Jamaica has long demonstrated its commitment to the international human rights framework
A new wave of entrepreneurial passion and talent has emerged among Hanover’s youth, with students generating more than $850,000 in sales through the Social Development Commission (SDC) and Infiniti Co-operative Credit Union Youth Entrepreneurship Programme. The three-month initiative culminated in an awards ceremony at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St
St Ann's Bay Mayor Michael Belnavis says Reggae Sumfest 2026 at Plantation Cove in Priory on July 18 should draw heavy visitor traffic and business gains across the parish after Hurricane Melissa damage shifted the show from Catherine Hall.
The Government has initiated steps to develop a National Action Plan (NAP) on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, positioning Jamaica to become the 117th country worldwide to implement this strategic framework. The WPS agenda, established 26 years ago through the United Nations Security Council’s landmark Resolution 1325, reaffirms the critical role of women and their equal participation in the maintenance and promotion of peace and security
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr
A mobile application is being built to give people facing domestic violence a discreet way to seek help through Jamaica's 24-hour national hotline, Culture Minister Olivia Grange told Parliament on June 30.
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Horace Chang says no Third Country Nationals are being lodged at a Grants Town property in St Mary. He warned that false reports are endangering a retired public servant’s Airbnb business.
Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell, is among three distinguished Shortwood Teachers’ College alumnae who have been inducted into the Alumni Association’s Honour Roll this year. The other honourees are Director of the School of Education at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Carmel Roofe; and Educator, Author and Life Coach, Judith Thompson-Hall
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The National Housing Trust (NHT) is leveraging the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference to attract developers and investors, with the aim of expanding the country’s housing stock and advancing the delivery of climate resilient communities. The conference runs from June 14 to 18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St
National Housing Trust official Dwayne Berbick told diaspora members at the Jamaica Diaspora Conference that partnership openings exist across the construction cycle, with land and institutional support available for investors without a development background.
Seven members of Jamaica’s Diaspora, who have made meaningful contributions to the country’s development and given outstanding service to diaspora communities, were each presented with the 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Award on Monday (June 15). The Governor-General’s Achievement Award – Diaspora (GGAA-D) were conferred on Asha Richards and Dr
Regional Manager at SPM Waste Management Limited, Sheldon Smith, is encouraging citizens to properly package and containerise household waste to improve the efficiency of garbage collection. Speaking with JIS News following a recent environmental awareness road show in Junction, St
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has called for a renewed collaboration between Jamaica and its overseas community to build a stronger and more resilient nation
Staff of SPM Waste Management Limited have been challenged to commit to lifting service delivery and professionalism, following the opening of their new administrative offices at Hanbury, Manchester. The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) regional entity, which serves the parishes of Manchester, Clarendon and St
The St. James Municipal Corporation has enhanced its hurricane preparedness measures through a coordinated, multi-agency approach, aimed at strengthening the parish’s response capacity during the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
SPM Waste Management is turning to young people in St. Elizabeth to help build cleaner communities through better disposal habits, civic pride and school-based environmental education.
SPM Waste Management is planning clean-ups in several St. Elizabeth communities to reduce flooding risks and strengthen hurricane-season readiness across vulnerable areas.
Scores of people gathered at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Chapel in Mona, St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 10) to pay final respects to late former Cabinet Minister Hugh Cecil Edmund Hart
Local and overseas media practitioners are invited to apply for accreditation to cover the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, to be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 14-18. Accreditation is open to traditional and new media
The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation has received $4.5 million from the Run for Mom 5K to expand assistance for adolescent mothers balancing school, childcare and reintegration after childbirth.
The Senate, on Friday (June 5), recognised the passing of retired Court of Appeal President and distinguished public servant, Justice Ian Forte, during its sitting at Gordon House. Leading the tributes, Deputy President, Senator Charles Sinclair, noted that Mr
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has opened the rebuilt Troy Bridge, restoring a key Manchester-Trelawny crossing that residents, farmers and students lost after Tropical Storm Grace in 2021.
Parliament’s Economy and Production Committee is to undertake a comprehensive review of flexible work hours and work-from-home policies. The review comes against the backdrop of increasing global economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and rising fuel prices, which are placing pressure on businesses, workers, and national economies
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has opened a condolence book in downtown Kingston for late former State Minister Leslie Campbell, with signing available through June 5.
