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September 30 Voter Registration Deadline Approaching

The deadline to register for the next Voters’ List is Monday, September 30. The list is scheduled to be published on November 30, 2024. Applications submitted after September 30 will be processed for the subsequent publication of the Voters’ List,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), raises a toast with the Republic of Chile’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency José Antonio Cabedo Espinosa, during Wednesday’s (September 18) reception at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston to mark the South American nation’s 214th Independence Anniversary.

PHOTOS: Republic of Chile’s 214th Independence Anniversary Reception

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), joins New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary Rosemarie Johnson (left) on a tour of her new home, during the handover ceremony at New Road in Dressikie District, St. Mary, on September 19. Others sharing in the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (second left); Member of Parliament, St. Mary Western, Robert Montague and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Southeastern, Robert Miller.

PHOTOS: PM Hands Over House in Dressikie District, St. Mary

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), converses with Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman, during the Diplomat’s courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (September 18).

PHOTOS: Minister Chang Receives Courtesy Call from Canada’s High Commissioner

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon, Christopher Tufton, addresses the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre’s 70th Anniversary Symposium on Wednesday (September 18). The event was held at the Centre, which is situated at Golding Avenue in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre 70th Anniversary Symposium

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

St. Ann’s Bay Mayor Urges Food Establishments’ Compliance with Health Regulations

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, is urging the operators of food establishments to comply with health regulations, warning of consequences for those deemed non-compliant. Speaking with JIS News following the St. Ann Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on September 12, Mr. Belnavis said the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ regulations include obtaining...

Postmaster General, Lincoln Allen, speaking during the Liguanea Post Office reopening and rebranding ceremony in St. Andrew on Tuesday (September 17).

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Jamaica Post Premium Service Centre to Be Established at Liguanea Post Mall

Jamaica Post is on track to shortly establish another Premium Service Centre. Postmaster General, Lincoln Allen, says this centre will be opened at the Liguanea Post Mall in St. Andrew and will be in addition to facilities established at several other locations. These include the Central Sorting Office (CSO) in Kingston and the Montego Bay #1 Post Office in St....

2 years ago National Security and PeaceYouth

‘Liv Gud’ Invades Denham Town High School on September 20

The Ministry of National Security will kick off its Liv Gud School Invasion on Friday (September 20) at the Denham Town High School in downtown Kingston. The initiative, which will see representatives from the Ministry and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) interacting with the students, is part of the Liv Gud Anti-Violence campaign designed to curb violence and promote positive...

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPress Release

UDC to Support Massive Coastal Clean Up Effort

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will play a leading role towards creating a cleaner, more sustainable future for Jamaica. The Corporation will participate in the 2024 International Coastal Clean-Up, in collaboration with the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). The clean-up effort will take place at the UDC-owned Hellshire Bay Beach on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 7am to 11am,...

The newly reopened Port Morant Health Centre in St. Thomas.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Upgraded Port Morant and Arcadia Health Centres Reopened

Residents of Port Morant and Arcadia in St. Thomas, can now access primary healthcare in modern, upgraded facilities, following the reopening of the health centres in both communities, under ‘Operation Refresh’. A programme by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Operation Refresh has made it possible for $31 million to be expended on upgrading the Port Morant Health Centre, which...

Chief Privacy Officer and Managing Director of United Consulting International Limited, Najuequa Barnes, addresses Thursday’s (September 19) Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Business Acceleration Centre (BAC) Accelerator Series at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

2 years ago CommerceIndustryInformationInvestment

SEZ Business Operators Urged to Register as Data Controllers

Business operators in Jamaica’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are being urged to register as data controllers in an effort to mitigate risks and increase investor interest. Under the Data Protection Act, persons who hold, receive, use, collect or deal with personally identifiable information of any individual are considered data controllers, and must register with the Office of the Information Commissioner...

General Manager for Public-Private Partnerships and Privatisation Services at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Denise Arana, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, on September 17.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

DBJ Enhances Public Services and Drives Economic Growth

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing public services and driving economic growth, through its public-private partnerships (PPPs) and privatisation initiatives. General Manager for Public-Private Partnerships and Privatisation Services at the DBJ, Denise Arana, informed a JIS Think Tank on September 17 of the Bank’s critical role in supporting ministries, departments and agencies...