The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is advising importers that starting Monday, August 24, 2020, that all applications for refunds must be submitted online at: www.jacustoms.gov.jm.  Previously, applicants were required to manually submit a letter to the Collector of Customs, detailing the circumstances for requesting the refund. Importers are also being reminded that all applications must be made within two years...

KINGSTON, Jamaica. Friday, August 21, 2020: Regrettably in the last 24 hours, Jamaica saw another COVID-19-related death. The deceased is an imported case of a 69-year-old female from Manchester. The total death from COVID-19 is now at 16. At the same time, the country recorded 56 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. These bring the total cases on record for the island...

JAMPRO’s President, Diane Edwards, has said the Agency supports the extensive effort made by the GSAJ (Global Services Association of Jamaica), formally BPIAJ (Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica) on their work with operators in the industry to protect employees in the outsourcing sector and to prevent major long-term disturbances in services for the industry due to COVID-19. Ms. Edwards...

The Government is to consider extending the time given for tourism workers in a specific age group to contribute to the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme, in light of the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This applies to tourism workers aged 59, who are being specially accommodated under the scheme. Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, gave the assurance as he piloted...

Vessel operators in Jamaica’s maritime community sounded their horns at 12 noon on Friday (May 1), as a show of solidarity with seafarers who are currently at sea. The day is observed globally as International Labour Day, and the action is  part of an international campaign aimed at raising awareness of the dedication of more than a million seafarers around...

Students in the communities of Denham Town, Hannah Town, Trench Town and Tivoli Gardens in Western Kingston who are unable to access lessons online will be provided with an alternative method. Printed worksheets will be distributed to students or parents at various locations, including the Denham Town Restorative Justice Centre, Charlie Smith High School and the St. Andrew Primary School,...

The St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Department has provided care packages to more than 50 indigent persons living in the parish, to safeguard their well-being during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Speaking with JIS News, Inspector of Poor, St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Department, Catherine Blake-Williams, said the beneficiaries included the homeless, elderly and shut-ins as well as destitute families. She indicated that a...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has so far spent $2.5 billion, of an initial $2.8 billion allocation from the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, on efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to ensure the best possible health outcomes for those affected by the disease. Among other things, the four regional health...

Please be advised that, our PORTMORE OFFICE will be TEMPORARILY CLOSED as of Monday March 30, 2020 and will REOPEN on Thursday April 2, 2020 at 9am. We encourage our customers to utilize our online services at www.rgd.gov.jm. For in-person transactions, you may visit the nearest office – Twickenham Park, Spanish Town or 58 Duke Street, Kingston. Certificates due for...