Amidst false information circulating via social media, business in Jamaica continues, within the parameters outlined and there is no planned shutdown of the country. As previously announced, both the public and private sectors have been encouraged to examine their operations and decide which elements can be done from home. Businesses are also implored to reduce public engagement. However, businesses that...

It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Health and Wellness that a number of Jamaicans have been the victims of physical violence or have otherwise been socially excluded on the suspicion that they may have the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Ministry understands the fear that many people are experiencing, given the seriousness of the disease. However,...

Over 25,000 persons are slated to benefit from the second phase of the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP). The project which will run over three years is being funded by the Government at a cost of $1.9 billion. This was disclosed by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness during his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in the House...

Residents will play a major role in Stamping Out Littering and Illegal Dumping (SOLID) in communities says the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Executive Director, Audley Gordon. Speaking with JIS News, Mr. Gordon said the programme will address areas that have become “eyesores” across the island. “Illegal dumping is a problem. People just find a convenient spot when nobody...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says the Government has begun to explore the availability of suitable lands for housing in Port Royal. Making the announcement during his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in House of Representatives on March 19, Mr. Holness said this is part of his pledge to residents of the town to enhance their standard...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is encouraging the use of their online payment system, to reduce crowding at TAJ locations and assist in minimizing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID19). Corporate Communications Officer at the TAJ, Leighton Beckles told JIS News that many of the services can be accessed online. Some of these include the So2 (Employers’ Annual returns), which is...

To further reduce congestion and improve travel times, several areas across the island are slated to benefit from the construction of bypasses and road improvement works under the Government’s new Greater Infrastructure Development Programme (GIDP). This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness during his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in House of Representatives on March...