The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has credited its partnership with the Government of Jamaica for accelerating electricity restoration following Hurricane Melissa. JPS reaffirmed its commitment to restoring service to all customers, noting that additional equipment and line workers are being deployed to western parishes, with a particular focus on Westmoreland and St. Elizabeth, to expedite repairs. #JISNews #PostHurricaneMelissa #StaySafe #StayInformed #Jamaica | Jamaica Information Service

Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency José María Fernández López de Turiso, has announced that Spain has deployed personnel and relief supplies to assist Jamaica’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. A team of Spanish volunteers including doctors, nurses, and firefighters will establish a S.T.A.R.T. emergency field hospital in Falmouth. The fully self-sufficient facility, equipped with its own generators, water purifiers, and solar panels, will operate at no cost to the Governm

Three of eight Chinook helicopters arrived in Jamaica today (Oct. 31) through the support of the U.S. Government and the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica, reaffirming their commitment to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The mission, in partnership with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), will focus on delivering critical relief supplies to the most affected parishes. #JISNews #PostHurricaneMelissa #StayInformed #StaySafe | Jamaica Information Service

PM Holness has disclosed that the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has been issued a directive to fully roll out scanners required at every formal point of entry. He explained that this measure would increase the percentage of imports that are appropriately checked, easing the administration's capacity to detect illegal weapons and removing criminals' access to them. He was speaking during the National Security Seminar on Thursday (February 6). | Jamaica Information Service

Jamaica is turning a new page in its agricultural story. Rather than returning to the old sugar industry, the country is charting a modern, fully integrated path forward. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, shared this vision as he broke ground for the new Tropical Sugar Company factory site. He explained that the US$43 million investment, supported by additional capital, will deliver a state-of-the-art processing plant designed to maximise every possible value from sugar can

PM Holness has insisted that Jamaica’s murder count will fall below 1000 this year, a first for the country in almost 30 years. He declared that once this milestone in national security is achieved, the country’s appeal will extend to visits and business activities beyond being a tourist destination. He wore full blue on Tuesday (April 29), in solidarity with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). He was speaking during yesterday's official launch of the Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI) Limited

The first Jamaican artist to put Jamaican Ska on the world stage; Millie Small, passed on Tuesday May 5, 2020 due to a stroke. Millie Small was 73. Here are some highlights of her achievements. #MillieSmall #Jamaican #Icon #MyBoyLollipop #Ska #Reggae #Music #HallOfFame #BestSeller #Billboard #OrderOfDistinction Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport - CGES Jamaica Cultural Development Commission ( JCDC) Jamaica Information Service Jamaica House Island Records UK Ministry of Education

Jamaica has received high commendations from Chief of the CARICOM Election Observation Mission, Fern Narcis. She noted that the island is leading the region in several electoral reforms, particularly in the registration of political parties and party financing. This was shared during a press briefing at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on September 4. | Jamaica Information Service

Team Jamaica returned to the island this evening (April 2) from the 51st CARIFTA Games to a warm welcome from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. 🇯🇲 💯 Jamaica finished on top of the table with 84 medals. 🥇🥈🥉 #CariftaGames2024 #Carifta51 | Jamaica Information Service