The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) has appointed Mrs Nadia Morris, BSc, MBA, PMP as its new Executive Director, effective November 1, 2024. The announcement was made by PPC Chairman, Mr Milverton Reynolds, CD, who expressed confidence in her ability to lead the organisation. Mrs Morris brings to the position of Executive Director, extensive experience in public procurement, project management, and...

The Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU) is warning the public about a fraudulent online advertisement claiming to offer free online courses. The advertisement which has the name of the Executive Director of the TIU as sponsor falsely implies a partnership between the Government of Jamaica and the University of the West Indies to provide these courses. We strongly urge everyone to...

Jamaicans earning $3 million or less annually who have not yet applied for the Government’s Reverse Income Tax Credit (RITC), are being reminded of the December 2, 2024 deadline to submit their applications. Through the RITC, successful applicants will receive a one-time payment of $20,000. Providing an update in the House of Representatives, today (November 26), Minister of Finance and...

Jamaica has been selected to be the pilot for the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Just Transition Project, aimed at highlighting the impacts of climate change on workers, and strategies to protect and empower them. The Jamaica Just Transition Project will be launched on November 27, during the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s (MLSS) Regional Labour Talk Roadshow, at the...

Minister-Counsellor for Trade at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Alicia Taylor, presents Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee to Secretary of the State of Maryland, Susan C. Lee, who stopped at Jamaica’s booth at Maryland’s State of the Ports and Global Flavor Showcase held recently in Baltimore.  Sharing the moment (from left) are: Travel Consultant, Chris Davis and Security Attaché...

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will develop more than 10,000 housing solutions, prioritising individuals in the tourism, business process outsourcing (BPO) and quick service sectors. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during the UDC’s breakfast session with stakeholders from various sectors, at the AC Kingston Hotel, on November 26. “The UDC has lands in...

Fifty retired firefighters were recently recognised by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) for their years of service. The retirees who range from the rank of firefighter to commissioner, received certificates along with special packages and memorabilia during a ceremony held at the York Park Fire Station in downtown Kingston. Of the fifty retirees recognised, thirty were present at the awards...