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Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

CAC Urges Banks to Ensure Reliable ATM Services During Christmas Season

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging banks to step up their efforts to ensure reliable automated teller machine (ATM) services during the busy Christmas holiday season. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s...
Director of Communication, Consumer Affairs Commision (CAC), Latoya Halstead speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Director of Communication, Consumer Affairs Commision (CAC), Latoya Halstead speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

CAC Urges Reasonableness in Christmas Delivery Expectations
Director of Research at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Raquel White, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Director of Research at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Raquel White, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

CAC Urges Consumers to Participate in Survey
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third left), gets assistance from little Nicolette Minto in turning on the tap to officially commission into service the $35 million Spicy Hill Pipeline Project in Trelawny on Tuesday (December 17). Sharing the moment (from left) are: National Water Commission (NWC) Regional Manager for Trelawny and St. James, Herman Fagan; Acting Vice President of Operations at NWC, Dr. Phillipa Campbell-Francis; Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton; and resident Velma Patterson (right).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third left), gets assistance from little Nicolette Minto in turning on the tap to officially commission into service the $35 million Spicy Hill Pipeline Project in Trelawny on Tuesday (December 17). Sharing the moment (from left) are: National Water Commission (NWC) Regional Manager for Trelawny and St. James, Herman Fagan; Acting Vice President of Operations at NWC, Dr. Phillipa Campbell-Francis; Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton; and resident Velma Patterson (right).

1,152 Residents of Spicy Hill, Trelawny Have Improved Access to Water
Minister of Investment, Industry and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), shares a point with global humanitarian and spiritual leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (third right) at a Business and Ethics event held on Friday (December 13) on the lawns of India House, 2 East King’s House Road, Kingston. Sharing in the discussion (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of Amber Group Limited, Dushyant Savadia; Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; and Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi and his wife, Isha Joshi.
Minister of Investment, Industry and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), shares a point with global humanitarian and spiritual leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (third right) at a Business and Ethics event held on Friday (December 13) on the lawns of India House, 2 East King’s House Road, Kingston. Sharing in the discussion (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of Amber Group Limited, Dushyant Savadia; Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; and Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi and his wife, Isha Joshi.

Opportunity for Jamaica to Benefit from India’s Interest in Latin America

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Traffic Changes in Christiana, Manchester

The National Works Agency (NWA) has approved traffic changes in the rural township of Christiana, Manchester. The changes took effect yesterday, Monday, December 16, 2024. The following now obtains in Christiana. Main Street, at its intersection with the Christiana Bypass (Apple Tree Plaza) is now accommodating only motorists heading from the direction of Mandeville towards the Christiana High School. No...
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Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives recently.
Water

Morant Bay and East Prospect in St. Thomas Targeted for Improved Water Supply

The National Water Commission (NWC) is committed to ensuring a reliable water supply to Morant Bay and the growing town of East Prospect in St. Thomas Eastern says Member of Parliament (MP), Dr. Michelle Charles. “To address this demand, the NWC has identified key infrastructure improvements, including rehabilitation of the relift station and upgrading of the distribution network. This will...
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Vice Principal of the Buff Bay Primary School, Keisha Braimbridge, addresses a recent agri-expo held recently at the institution in Portland.
AgricultureYouth

Buff Bay Primary Students Exposed to Innovation and Careers in Agriculture

Students at the Portland-based Buff Bay Primary School were exposed to innovation and careers in agriculture at an agri-expo held recently at the institution. Under the theme: ‘Youth in Agriculture: Shaping the New FACE of Food,’ the event featured displays by entities highlighting various professions in the sector and how technology is being used to boost production and productivity to...
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Deputy Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency
Local Government

JFB Warns Against Leaving Vehicles Running in Enclosed Garage

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is imploring persons not to leave their vehicles running in an enclosed garage to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that can be deadly. “Do not start the car in the garage and leave the car throttling. The carbon monoxide from that car will kill you in quick...
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Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Portmore Municipal Corporation Sponsors Christmas Treats

The Portmore Municipal Corporation will be sponsoring Christmas treats and other activities in communities across the municipality during the yuletide season. Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas, told JIS News that the Municipality’s focus will be on bringing Christmas cheer to children and elderly residents. “We'll be taking care of our seniors and our children, and there are several...
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