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CB Group Invests $1billion In Rebuilding Egg, Pork Industries
By:
Vanessa James
,
April 23, 2026
CB Group is pumping $1 billion into the construction of two new high-tech, climate-smart facilities that will significantly boost the country’s egg and pig production. These are a modern 40,000-bird tunnel-ventilated layer farm to be operational by September 2026, and a 640-sow commercial breeding farm projected to produce approximately 15,000 piglets annually. The projects will anchor the company’s ‘The Time Is Now’ campaign, which is designed to transform the local table egg and pork industries through modernisation and collaboration with contract growers. The initiative is...
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Sectoral Debate 2026/27
Oversight Systems In Place to Monitor Public Service Conduct
By:
Chris Patterson
,
April 23, 2026
Parliament
NaRRA Bill Rooted In National Urgency – State Minister Seiveright
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Latonya Linton
,
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National Security and Peace
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JCF Strengthens Operational Capacity In Westmoreland
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Serena Grant
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HEART/NSTA Trust Expands Training At RRR&R Centres to Safely Manage Refrigerants
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Sherika Hall
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3 – 5 minute feature providing useful tips on varied topics including ease of doing business with the government, for example how to apply for a passport, drivers license, CARICOM skills certificate. Also offers tips for householders – energy conservation, disposing of pesticides. Get the Facts is written in a “step-by – step” format, with a view to making tips easy for listeners to retain and follow.
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Rebuilding
with ROOFS
In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) implemented targeted recovery initiatives. Among these is the Shelter Recovery Programme, which includes the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme. The ROOFS...
In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025,...
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Understanding Police Arrest and Bail
An arrest by officers of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) results in...
SPEED – The GOJ Programme for Fast and Efficient Services
Jamaicans now benefit from fast and efficient services through the Streamlining Processes...
Protect Your Drinking Water Supply After a Hurricane
The water systems in several parishes have been severely compromised because of...
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Location:
18.1096° N, 77.2975° W
Square Miles:
4,244
Population:
2,898,677
Prime Minister
Dr. the Most Honourable
ANDREW MICHAEL HOLNESS
ON, PC, MP
Jamaican Flag
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
Jamaica is the 3rd largest Island in the Caribbean, home to some of the world’s fastest sprinters ever and it’s own genre of music, reggae, made famous by the legendary singer Bob Marley.
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2026 Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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Hanover Police Strengthening Engagement with Citizens
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Serena Grant
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PAJ Bolsters Security Measures to Protect Jamaica’s Strategic Maritime Interests
By:
Peta-Gay Hodges
2 days ago
IRL Project Transforms Agricultural Practices in Kitson Town
By:
Vanessa James
3 days ago
Dr. Mavis Gilmour-Peterson, a Trailblazer in Both Medicine and Public Life
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Garfield L. Angus
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Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for Fiscal Year 2026/27 – Throne Speech 2026-Building Forward: Enhancing Resilience, Expanding Opportunity
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February 12, 2026
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JISTV | Sitting of the House of Representatives – April 21, 2026
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JISTV | Post Cabinet Press Briefing – April 22, 2026
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| Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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JISTV | RIM Month 2026 GOJ RIM Programme Off-Board & RIM Training Workshop
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Latest Stories
CB Group Invests $1billion In Rebuilding Egg, Pork Industries
By:
Vanessa James
,
April 23, 2026
CB Group is pumping $1 billion into the construction of two new high-tech, climate-smart facilities that will significantly boost the country’s egg and pig production. These are a modern 40,000-bird tunnel-ventilated layer farm to be operational by September 2026, and a 640-sow commercial breeding farm projected to produce approximately 15,000 piglets annually. The projects will anchor the company’s ‘The Time Is Now’ campaign, which is designed to transform the local table egg and pork industries through modernisation and collaboration with contract growers. The initiative is...
more stories
Sectoral Debate 2026/27
Oversight Systems In Place to Monitor Public Service Conduct
By:
Chris Patterson
,
April 23, 2026
Parliament
NaRRA Bill Rooted In National Urgency – State Minister Seiveright
By:
Latonya Linton
,
April 23, 2026
National Security and Peace
46 minutes ago
JCF Strengthens Operational Capacity In Westmoreland
By:
Serena Grant
JIS Think Tank
52 minutes ago
HEART/NSTA Trust Expands Training At RRR&R Centres to Safely Manage Refrigerants
By:
Sherika Hall
Watch the latest episode of
Jamaica Magazine
A 30 min news programme providing accurate, relevant and pertinent information and news from the Government of Jamaica.
Watch the latest episode of
Jamaica House Weekly
A review of the top news stories making the headlines from the various Government ministries.
Watch the latest episode of
JIS News
A review of the top news stories making the headlines from the various Government ministries.
Watch the latest episode of
Studio 58A
Watch the latest episode of
Get The Facts
3 – 5 minute feature providing useful tips on varied topics including ease of doing business with the government, for example how to apply for a passport, drivers license, CARICOM skills certificate. Also offers tips for householders – energy conservation, disposing of pesticides. Get the Facts is written in a “step-by – step” format, with a view to making tips easy for listeners to retain and follow.
Watch the latest episode of
JIS Features
JIS Feature
April 17, 2026
Jamaica Magazine
January 13, 2026
Jamaica House Weekly
April 10, 2026
JIS News
November 27, 2025
Studio 58A
March 22, 2026
Get The Facts
April 17, 2026
JIS Features
more from television
Advertisements
Get the facts
Rebuilding
with ROOFS
In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) implemented targeted recovery initiatives. Among these is the Shelter Recovery Programme, which includes the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme. The ROOFS...
In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025,...
Read Article
|
All Get the Facts
Understanding Police Arrest and Bail
An arrest by officers of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) results in...
SPEED – The GOJ Programme for Fast and Efficient Services
Jamaicans now benefit from fast and efficient services through the Streamlining Processes...
Protect Your Drinking Water Supply After a Hurricane
The water systems in several parishes have been severely compromised because of...
Information
Location:
18.1096° N, 77.2975° W
Square Miles:
4,244
Population:
2,898,677
Prime Minister
Dr. the Most Honourable
ANDREW MICHAEL HOLNESS
ON, PC, MP
Jamaican Flag
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
Jamaica is the 3rd largest Island in the Caribbean, home to some of the world’s fastest sprinters ever and it’s own genre of music, reggae, made famous by the legendary singer Bob Marley.
read more
jis
JIS on Social Media:
Multimedia
House Matters
| 4 hours ago
House Matters – April 23, 2026
Feature
| 6 hours ago
NIS Contributions & Migration
JIS News
| 1 day ago
JIS Midday News April 22, 2026
Feature
| 1 day ago
Gov’t settling unmet needs under Recovery Programme
Feature
| 1 day ago
2026 Jamaica Diaspora Conference
more from radio
Features
2 days ago
Hanover Police Strengthening Engagement with Citizens
By:
Serena Grant
2 days ago
PAJ Bolsters Security Measures to Protect Jamaica’s Strategic Maritime Interests
By:
Peta-Gay Hodges
2 days ago
IRL Project Transforms Agricultural Practices in Kitson Town
By:
Vanessa James
3 days ago
Dr. Mavis Gilmour-Peterson, a Trailblazer in Both Medicine and Public Life
By:
Garfield L. Angus
more features
About Jamaica
Information
National Honours and Awards Recipients
Nominations for National Honours and Awards 2020
Champions of Emancipation
25 Days Of Christmas
Frequently Asked Questions
Amanda Alerts
Latest Speeches
PM Budget Presentation 2026
PUBLISHED:
March 19, 2026
Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for Fiscal Year 2026/27 – Throne Speech 2026-Building Forward: Enhancing Resilience, Expanding Opportunity
PUBLISHED:
February 12, 2026
Your Privacy Matters
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Privacy Policy
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The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
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