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Corporate Public Relations Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Andrew Canon.

NWC Extends MSME Amnesty to Dec. 31

The National Water Commission (NWC) is encouraging micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to take advantage of its amnesty, which has been extended to December 31, 2025. The initiative is intended to give these entities an opportunity to clear their...

Head of the Constabulary Communications Network (CCN), Senior Superintendent of Police Dahlia Garrick, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on December 8 about the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Christmas through its Children’s Advocacy, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Initiative.

JCF Extends ‘Care’ Initiative for Children Recovering from Hurricane Melissa

Administrative Manager, Customer Relations Management Division, National Housing Trust (NHT), Shara Luke Cooper, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

NHT Extends Hurricane Melissa Relief to Mortgagers in Lesser-Affected Parishes

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby

KSAMC Urges Vendors to Comply with Rules Ahead of Christmas Season

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), receives a cheque valued at US$2 million from Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Wang Jinfeng (second left), during the recent handover of relief supplies at the Ministry’s head office on Port Royal Street, downtown Kingston. Joining them are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (left), and Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle.

PHOTOS: Jamaica Gets Relief Assistance from China

Assistant Commissioner of Police assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary McKenzie, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Monday (December 8).

6 months ago National Security and Peace

Police to Maintain Strong Presence During Holiday Period

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be maintaining a strong presence on the streets, particularly in major towns, as the Yuletide period approaches. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Monday (December 8), Assistant Commissioner of Police assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary McKenzie, said that the objective is to...

Public Education Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, makes a point during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Tuesday, December 9.

6 months ago Local Government

JFB Urges Heightened Safety Awareness This Christmas

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to exercise increased caution this Christmas season, as holiday activities pose elevated fire risks. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on December 9, Public Education Officer at the JFB, Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, informed that fire incidents typically rise during the holidays but this year requires even more vigilance given...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the sitting of the Senate on Friday (December 5).

6 months ago CabinetCommerceIndustryInvestment

Cabinet Approves Additional $42 Million to Restore Small Businesses

Cabinet has approved an additional $42 million to restore small businesses in parishes that were severely impacted during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said that the funds will facilitate renovations in Middle Quarters, St. Elizabeth, areas in St. James, Trelawny, Hanover “and across other places that...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, prepare to participate in post-hurricane cleanup activities in Darliston, Westmoreland, on December 5.

6 months ago Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & Recovery

Post-Hurricane National Clean-Up Programme Launched as Testament to Jamaica’s Resilience

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the launch of a national clean-up programme just one month after the country was struck by a powerful hurricane speaks volumes about the strength and resilience of the Jamaican people. The programme aims to remove debris, clear drainage systems, and address environmental hazards that have compounded residents’ vulnerabilities in...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, makes a point during his contribution to the Upper House on Friday (December 5).

6 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

COJ Reduces Fees for Businesses in Hurricane-Hit Parishes

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) will be rolling out several measures to provide financial and economic relief for business entities in the parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melssia. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said that the measures include an extension of the current late fee waiver, from October 27, 2025, to October 31,...

Content Creation and Development Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Andrew Canon

6 months ago Water

NWC Restores Supply to 83.2% of Customers

To date, 83.2 per cent of National Water Commission (NWC) customers have had their service restored, since the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Content Creation and Development Manager at the NWC, Andrew Cannon, told JIS News that the Commission is working overtime to restore service to all its customers for the Christmas season. “Since the passage of the...

Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Regional Manager, Odette Dyer (left), presents a gift of appreciation to High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman (centre), following the arrival of the inaugural WestJet flight from Quebec into the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James on December 6. Also in photo is Her Excellency Allison Berman, wife of the High Commissioner.

6 months ago Foreign AffairsTourism

WestJet’s Inaugural Flight from Quebec More Than Transportation Milestone – High Commissioner

WestJet’s inaugural flight from Québec into Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 6, is seen by Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman, as more than a transportation milestone. According to Mr. Berman, it is a tangible sign of a durable, forward-looking partnership that aims to sustain Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa and to...