Gender equality is a fundamental human right and is critical to Jamaica’s economic growth and social development, says Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange. “That is why gender equality remains at the heart of Vision 2030, Jamaica’s national development plan,” she said. Minister Grange was addressing the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality...

A new monument was unveiled on Monday (March 10), at the National Chest Hospital in Kingston, standing as a powerful symbol of the bravery and dedication of healthcare workers who lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The nearly 10-foot-tall structure, made of concrete and steel, will serve as a lasting tribute to the men and women who risked their...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is now collecting approximately 80 per cent of its revenue through online platforms. Commissioner General, Ainsley Powell, in making the disclosure said that the development is welcome, as it has significantly reduced the number of business customers visiting the TAJ’s offices to complete transactions such as the filing of income tax returns. He noted, “On March...

The Government will be placing greater focus on fisheries sector development during fiscal year 2025/26. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, while responding to questions during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives at Gordon House on March 7. He said the Government has established a production incentive...

It was a celebratory atmosphere as revivalists, dressed in their elaborate multi-coloured robes and head gear received the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) certificate recognising the Pilgrimage to Watt Town on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The document was handed over by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during the annual pilgrimage...

The grounds of the Negril Police Community Resource Centre, located at the Negril Police Station in Westmoreland, have received a much-needed facelift through the efforts of Constable Damion Wilson and his wife, Jhoenea. The Ash Wednesday (March 5) project brought together volunteers from across Negril to plant trees and flowers to beautify the facility. Mrs. Wilson told JIS News that...

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, has underscored the pivotal role of multilateral partnerships in driving the country’s economic achievements over the past 15 years. He highlighted notable collaborations with stakeholder interests such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, Centre for Latin American Monetary Studies (CEMLA), European Union (EU), Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean...