Your Guide to Jamaican-Themed Summer Events: Food, Festivals, Parties and More

Summer’s in full swing, and the late July to early August stretch is jam-packed with can’t-miss experiences—from prix fixe fine dining and free outdoor concerts to unapologetically Caribbean day parties and powerful wellness workshops. Whether you’re …

Did You Know Haiti Inspired Bob Marley’s Song “Get Up, Stand Up”?

Bob Marley is one of the most famous musicians of all time. His music has touched people across generations, races, and borders. Songs like “One Love,” “Redemption Song,” and “Three Little Birds” are known around the world. But there’s one song that stands …

‘No room for rent here’

Declaring that the pending general election is one of the most crucial in Jamaica’s history, Cabinet Minister Desmond McKenzie has reiterated his stance that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) will never surrender the government to the Opposition People’s …

PHOTOS: Public Procurement Commission Fifth Anniversary Thanksgiving Service

NHT Expands Cash Refunds to Private-Sector Workers and Self-Employed Persons with Mortgages

All eligible National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors, whether public-sector employees, private-sector workers, or self-employed individuals, can now receive their contribution refunds in cash. Speaking with JIS News recently, Administrative Manager at …

Ford Foundation’s outgoing president to join Obama Foundation board

Darren Walker’s post-Ford Foundation future is starting to take shape, as the outgoing president is now set to join The Obama Foundation’s board of directors. The Obama Foundation, the Chicago-based non-profit of former President Barack Obama and former …

Westmoreland Residents Receive Smart Energy Grants From NHT

Nine eligible residents from Westmoreland on Friday (July 18) received smart energy grants from the National Housing Trust (NHT), during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Chantilly Gardens housing development in the parish. The Smart Energy Grant was …

A struggling system

The excited laughter of children flying kites filled the air at the St Mary Parish Library in Port Maria during a recent fun day. This lively scene in an otherwise quiet environment was part of the library’s effort to attract new visitors and reimagine the …

Two years versus two months

Pumped by the party’s performance in last year’s local government elections, People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for St Ann South Eastern Dr Kenneth Russell is confident the PNP will see a “record-breaking” victory in the constituency in the upcoming …

Bureau Of Gender Affairs Reviews More Than 80 Workplace Policies

As Jamaica strengthens the enforcement of its Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA) has already reviewed more than 80 workplace policies. The Bureau has also provided technical support to both public and …