Vanessa James

2 weeks ago | jis.gov.jm | Vanessa James

The Full Story Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is perfectly positioned to lead the charge in making the Caribbean the centre for investment and growth. He noted that the country’s proximity to the major markets, including the United States East Coast, makes it a top-five exporter in the Caribbean and a key player in global supply chains. This is even more important in the face of challenges in parts of the world.

2 weeks ago | jis.gov.jm | Vanessa James

The Government is looking to boost the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) fleet of vehicles to ensure that the force has 1,600 operational units available at all times, says National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. He said these vehicles will be similar to a mobile operational unit, equipped with up-to-date technology, including cameras, sirens and a computer console with which the law-enforcement officers can maintain constant communication with headquarters.

2 weeks ago | jis.gov.jm | Vanessa James

The Government will be embarking on a study of the drainage systems in sections of St. Catherine, particularly Spanish Town and Old Harbour, to take corrective action against flooding. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, at the monthly meeting of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Spanish Town on Wednesday (April 30).

2 weeks ago | jis.gov.jm | Vanessa James

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has praised the Principal and staff of Gregory Park Primary School in Portmore, St. Catherine, which she hailed as a model for educational transformation and excellence. Senator Morris Dixon lauded the school for its remarkable turnaround, innovative teaching methodologies, particularly in literacy and numeracy, and its exceptional leadership.

2 weeks ago | jis.gov.jm | Vanessa James

The Full Story Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is reassuring educators that the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Act, 2025 is intended to “professionalise” teaching and is based on partnership. “Let me state this plainly; this is not an attempt to control teachers. It is a national effort to uplift, upgrade, and to use the term ‘professionalise’ teaching in Jamaica,” the Prime Minister said.