St. Elizabeth Infirmary Receives Ambulance Valued Over $17M

The St. Elizabeth Infirmary has received an ambulance valued more than $17 million. The provision is the first facilitated under a partnership between the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development and the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and …

Changes to be made to PEP exam

The Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination is undergoing “internal assessments” for some changes to be made, says Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr Dana Morris Dixon. Speaking with JIS News while visiting the Coffee Piece Primary and …

Bring the evidence, IC chairman tells gov't lawmakers seeking enquiry

The Integrity Commission (IC) says Government parliamentary leaders who want an investigation into affairs at the agency need to provide “relevant" and "cogent" evidence to trigger an enquiry. IC Chairman, Justice Carol Lawrence-Beswick' …

Titchfield High stages celebratory march in Port Antonio to mark School’s Challenge Quiz victory

Winners of the 2025 TVJ School’s Challenge Quiz competition, Titchfield High School, this morning marched through the town of Port Antonio in Portland as part of their celebrations. Dozens of cadets, cheerleaders, students, teachers, and past students—some …

PHOTOS: Minister Chang Meets with Representatives of the Portland Business Community

Students Participate in Workshop Hosted by NEPA

In its continued mission to foster a culture of environmental stewardship among youth, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) recently hosted an engaging workshop aimed at strengthening its National School Environmental Club Programme (NSECP). …

Portlander invests in hydroponic farming to combat high vegetable prices

Faced with the high prices for leafy vegetables purchased from higglers at the Musgrave Market in Port Antonio, Portland, businesswoman Melissa Hall has now turned to hydroponic farming in order to guarantee that she will always have access to a variety of …

Gov’t To Introduce Charter For Victims Of Crime And Abuse

The Government plans to introduce a Victim’s Charter aimed at giving crime and abuse victims in Jamaica a stronger voice in the legal process and ensuring that their perspectives are considered in addressing offenders. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, …

Labourites selecting representative for Westmoreland Western

Voting has started in the Jamaica Labour Party's internal selection in which approximately 600 delegates are choosing between two candidates to represent the party in the Westmoreland Western constituency in the upcoming general election. Councillor …

Pulse working on transition with expert panel

Faced with plummeting revenue, entertainment company and modelling agency Pulse Investments Limited is searching for solutions on how to reinvigorate the business in the wake of the passing of founder Kingsley Cooper, and has called in the experts. A high- …