The National Water Commission (NWC) has budgeted $11.46 billion for capital expenditure, to continue water and sewerage infrastructure rehabilitation during the 2020/21 fiscal year. This is being done to improve operational efficiency and service delivery, according to the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the year ending March 2021. The earmarked sum includes $4.77 billion to replace...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, is encouraging small business operators to access funds and training that the Government is providing, to ease the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. He told JIS News that there is a commitment to ensure the “sustainability and survival” of small businesses, as they account...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is appealing to taxpayers to, now more than ever, make use of its online portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. This move comes as significant numbers continue to visit tax offices to access services, resulting in crowding at some locations. A recent review by the Authority of transactions for the month of April, shows that of the top ten...

The National Water Commission (NWC) has ramped up its water trucking activities in the parish of St. Catherine, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Corporate Public Relations Manager at the NWC, Andrew Canon, told JIS News that this is critical to containing further spread of the virus in the parish. “Given what is happening in St. Catherine, we...

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is encouraging members of the public to cooperate with interviewers who will make contact via the telephone, to gather data for the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) survey regarding COVID-19. The data collection begins today (Monday, April 27) and will last for approximately two weeks. Deputy Director General of STATIN, Leesha Delatie-Budair, told JIS...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness wishes to advise that the quarantine orders for all employees of the Alorica Call Centre remain in effect. All employees must remain at home until they are contacted by the St. Catherine Health Department, even if the 14-day period of quarantine has expired. The employees are also reminded of the following: • The absence...

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) is slated to continue the implementation of priority developments this year, aimed at enhancing cruise, cargo, logistics and service offerings at the island’s ports. This is according to the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, for the year ending March 2021. Among the main engagements are the acquisition of a buoy tender...