The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is urging electors to maintain proper conduct at polling stations on election day. The plea comes as Jamaicans prepare to go to the polls to cast their ballots in the upcoming general election on September 3. Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, told JIS News that polling stations are not spaces for disruption, emphasising the...

The Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE) has embarked on a mentorship programme designed to support young professionals in establishing their careers, while also engaging other key stakeholders. The pilot was officially launched on Friday (August 22) at the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica in Kingston. The programme, being implemented in partnership with the Professional Engineers Registration Board (PERB), targets aspiring...

Thirty-three District Constables (DCs) have successfully completed a specialised training course and are now prepared to assume duties across Jamaica. This group represents the inaugural cohort trained by the Protective Services Division. The intensive six-week programme was meticulously designed to equip recruits with the knowledge, skills, and mindset essential for success in their roles within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)....

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, has given the assurance that the bank has enough foreign currency reserves to satisfy demand by selling into the foreign exchange market, and in so doing, is able to maintain the exchange rate at a relatively stable level. He said that as at August 12 this year, Jamaica’s gross international reserves stood at...

Upwards of 6,000 residents in Portland, who frequently experience intermittent or no water supply, will soon see this issue addressed through the construction of the Crystal Spring and Orange Bay Water Supply System. The system will be developed in two phases at a total cost of $658 million, directly benefiting communities spanning Orange Bay to Black Hill and onward to...

In its continued mission to increase healthcare skills, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has awarded 151 medical scholarships under the Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship, at a cost of more than $280 million. The scholarship programme is part of a strategic response, an intentional effort to build capacity, fill gaps and strengthen the health system to ensure that every...

Ministries, departments and agencies of government are being reminded that nominations for the 2025 Civil Servants of the Year will close on Friday, August 29. The Awards are designed to acknowledge and celebrate diligent and praiseworthy public-sector employees who have gone beyond the call of duty, placing country above self, to advance national development and enhance the efficiency of public...