Data Controllers in Jamaica are being encouraged to prepare for registration with the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) come December 1. Under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2020, data controllers are considered to be organisations or individuals that process the personal information of others. “If you are holding, receiving, using, collecting, or dealing with personal data of any individual,...

Roses Valley Primary School in St. Elizabeth North East is set to benefit from the provision of a reliable source of potable water. Member of Parliament (MP), Delroy Slowley, said for years the school has been grappling with a lack of proper water supply, rendering it potentially unsafe. “I'm proud to share that, in conjunction with Rural Water Supply [Limited],...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise of the following precautions for food and water safety, persons with chronic illnesses and pregnant women as the island experiences the inclement weather condition: Food Safety • Do not store food items with chemicals such as kerosene, bleach, detergents and insect sprays • Do not purchase/use food from tins which have...

The Ministry of Education and Youth has ordered the closure of schools on Friday, November 17, 2023, to prioritise the safety of all students and staff as the Meteorological Service of Jamaica has placed Jamaica under a Tropical Storm Watch. The Ministry notes that significant rainfall that may lead to flooding is expected and this may compromise the safety of...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it has extended the closure of the Annotto Bay Tax Office located in St. Mary. The decision has become necessary, as the building has been determined structurally comprised, by a Structural Engineer, which is the result of the 5.6 earthquake event earlier this month. The Tax Authority has redeployed staff...

The HEART NSTA/Trust is looking to revamp and introduce new programmes that will make Jamaica’s workforce globally competitive. Director for Training Infrastructure Development at HEART, Dwayne Bent, told JIS News that the entity is in a phase of renewal and is creating programmes to enhance workforce skills. “It is important that we zoom in on several sectors. We have our...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica and the wider region see trade and investment as the most sustainable avenue for the region’s growth and development. Speaking today (November 16) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where the inaugural Saudi Arabia-CARICOM Summit is being held, Mr. Holness said that investment is a strategic way of increasing wealth without...