The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) says that by the end of the current financial year, its customers will witness an even broader array of online service offerings. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Manager for Anti-Money Laundering, Inger Hainsley-Bennett, said, “As we move further into the digital age, bringing more services online continues to be...

The Administrator-General’s Department (AGD) will celebrate student beneficiaries who have completed examinations, during a special day of activities and awards ceremony on August 7. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, will deliver the keynote address at the event, which will be held at the AGD’s offices located at the UDC Building, downtown Kingston. Students who have completed the Primary Exit...

Two pensioners will be selected annually to receive housing assistance under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement, while addressing the Jamaica Government Pensioners Association’s 57th Annual General Meeting held recently at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. He said that the Association’s executive will be empowered to recommend...

A $2.2-billion contract was signed on July 23 for the construction of the St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The contract was signed between the Government and West Indies Home Contractors (WIHCON) Limited. The modern fit-for-purpose three-storey building, which will span approximately 43,000 square feet, is being executed under the National Security Ministry’s Project Rebuild,...

As of July 22, 2024, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security has provided 11,697 food packages in response to the needs of households in communities affected by Hurricane Beryl. In addition, 1,925 tarpaulins have been distributed to assist in protection from the elements for households experiencing roof damage, 989 mattresses have been provided, while 1,911 hygiene kits and 500...

Based on the analysis of the damage assessments completed, so far, following Hurricane Beryl, it has been projected that 8,700 houses islandwide will require some level of support from the Government to aid in their recovery and rebuilding. “Of this amount, the vast majority would have suffered minor damage. Families whose houses have been totally destroyed, which, based on the...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is urging the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) to “pull out all stops” to meet the deadlines for the restoration of electricity in communities across the island. Several areas remain without power since the July 3 passage of Hurricane Beryl. The Minister, in a statement in the House of Representatives on...