National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government continues to take proactive steps to tackle the pervasive issue of squatting, across Jamaica. Noting that this challenge has contributed to the social ills affecting the society, including crime and violence, he said addressing it effectively remains a priority for the Administration. To this end, the Minister contended that the...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is again encouraging Justices of the Peace (JPs) to take advantage of the training opportunities that the Ministry facilitates for them, and maximise the potential benefits to be derived. Noting that training sessions are regularly held for judges, prosecutors and defence attorneys, Mr. Chuck underscored the need for JPs to recognise the importance of their...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched a new mobile app, called the CAC Jamaica App, which will allow consumers to compare prices on their phones for products being sold across the island at businesses registered with the government agency. The CAC Jamaica App, which can now be downloaded through the Google Play Store, was launched between the grocery aisles...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging consumers to exercise due diligence when making their purchases during the Yuletide season. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday, (December 11), the agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, said that consumers should demand receipts when making transactions. “Ask for a proper receipt, not just a listing tape. If you are made...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has secured $18.5 million in refunds and compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers who transacted business with product and service providers between January and November of this year. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (December 11), the agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, said that the amount represents resolution of 82.5 per cent...

Senior Medical Officer and Head of Surgery at the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital, Dr. Tanya Hamilton-Johnson, has pointed to the need for expansion of public health services to meet the needs of Jamaica’s ageing population. She noted that more older persons are turning up at health facilities with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among other conditions. “What we are seeing is that...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) online passport renewal application process for adults is now operational. To use the system, customers need to log on to PICA’s website at www.pica.gov.jm and begin the process from any location in the world any hour of the day. Once the applicant logs on to the system, he or she will also need...