Special economic zones (SEZs) locally and globally are continuously being challenged to innovate and adapt in these “new times”, to better serve home nations, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The Prime Minister indicated that with tensions across the world, the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis and the war in Europe (Ukraine and Russia), Governments and companies are...

The National Water Commission (NWC) wishes to advise its customers that its toll-free telephone number (888-CALL NWC) is now back in operation. The company worked closely with the service provider to resolve the technical challenges that were encountered earlier today. Nonetheless, customers are being reminded that they may also connect with the NWC through our various communication channels, such as:...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that their 2nd quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax and Self-employed Statutory Payments are due on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Additionally, Employer’s Monthly Statutory Payroll Deductions (S01) for the month of May are due on June 14. These include: • Statutory Deductions (S01) for May • Estimated Corporate Income Tax (2nd quarter) •...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, has given Jamaica’s commitment to ensuring that productive employment and decent work are at the centre of the country’s economic and social policies. The Minister, who was addressing the recent virtual 110th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), noted that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a devastating impact on...

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has decided to go ahead with this year’s staging of the Jamaica 60 Festival Song Competition. Entries will now reopen for one week, from June 14 to 21, to select seven new songs. These will add to the three already identified by the selection panel from the previous 123 entries. The 10...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has commended the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for its part in charting a new path for trading. Senator Hill was addressing the opening summit of the World Freezones Organization (World FZO) AICE Conference 2022 on Monday (June 13) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in...

The Ministry of Education and Youth, through the Student Assessment Unit, is inviting suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Marker for the first official electronic marking of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Grade Five assessment. Applicants must be trained teachers with at least three years’ work experience; currently teaching, preferably at the primary-school level (grades four, five...