The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is reminding persons that they can request open Letters of Identity and multiple Letters of Identity at once, to conduct business until their voter identification cards are ready Since January 3, 2022, electors who are in the process of renewing their Voter ID card and are awaiting the new card may request a Letter...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says the Ministry through the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit, has been pursuing several strategies to combat the illegal activity. Mr. Charles Jr. said it is estimated that Jamaican farmers suffer losses of more than $5 billion per annum due to praedial larceny. “[It] will be one of the issues of importance...

Members of the Jamaica Defence Force carrying out operations at a checkpoint in Parade Gardens in Kingston on January 23. A Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) was declared in Parade Gardens by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on January 9. The security measure will be in place for 60 days.

The Riversdale Health Centre in St. Catherine is the latest facility to be adopted under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-A-Clinic initiative. The facility was adopted by Consulate General of Jamaica, Miami and the Jamaica Hi-5K Run/ Walk, under the auspices of Consul General, Oliver Mair. Over a three-year period, the Centre will benefit from contributions of at least...

Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral AntonetteWemyss-Gorman says she remains committed to changing the culture of violence, as stated in the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Strategic Defence Review. The Force Strategic Defence Review charts the JDF’s course up to 2037. “As we deal with issues of safety and security as a nation, I am confident that the...

Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green says he is working to settle the payment of incentives owed to staff at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD). Following a meeting with the management team at the Agency, Mr. Green said a plan for the payment was presented. “I want to assure the workers that from...

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) has launched a social tree planting initiative, during Global Goals Week at World Expo 2020 Dubai. Global Goals Week at World Expo 2020 Dubai was held from January 15-22 in support of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participating countries commemorate the observance with their own activities hosted through their country...