Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced plans by the Government to spend billions on the regularisation of informal settlements in Jamaica. Dr. Holness made the disclosure on September 25 while breaking ground for the Spicy Grove Infrastructure Works project in St. Mary, which will see the implementation of roadways, water infrastructure, electricity and land titling in...

The Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT) is ramping up its effort to tackle emerging cyberthreats through strategic investments, public education and advanced technology integration. Speaking with JIS News recently, Director of JaCIRT, Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Godphey Sterling, said the organisation has adopted a tiered approach to cyber defence, ensuring multiple layers of protection and resilience against potential breaches....

The Chief Parliamentary Counsel has prepared two draft Bills intended to underpin Jamaica’s transition from a constitutional monarchy to a republic. The proposed pieces of legislation – the Constitution (Amendment) (Republic of Jamaica) Bill, 2024, and the Referendum Bill, 2024, were presented to the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs on July 22. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, made...

Persons are encouraged to participate in activities slated for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month during October under the theme ‘Building Resilience – Securing Our Nation’. The events will be hosted by the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), which is mandated to address matters regarding cyberthreat and deliver appropriate responses. The month will kick off with a launch event on October...

Through decisive action by the Government and the resilience of farmers and fisherfolk, the agricultural sector, which suffered significant damage during the passage of Hurricane Beryl, is on the road to recovery. This was noted by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, as he provided an update on the ongoing Hurricane Beryl Recovery Programme in the House...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left) addresses participants in the 20th National Senior Citizens’ Spelling Bee Competition held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on September 25.

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Jamaica are encouraged to join the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC’s) upcoming ‘Biz Zone’ scheduled for Tuesday (October 1). The virtual event, which starts at 10:00 a.m., will facilitate discussion on the topic ‘How Digital Technologies Can Boost Competitiveness’. It will be led by Chief Executive Officer of GetPAID Suite and 2019 JBDC...