The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration, particularly in addressing challenges linked to accessing and mobilising climate finance for CARICOM Member States. The MoU was signed at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (February 21) by DBJ Acting Managing Director, David...

Jamaica Day activities are closely aligned to the Ministry of National Security’s Liv Gud anti-violence campaign. The Day is being celebrated on February 23, and the Ministry of Education and Youth affirms that the positive values and attitudes of what it means to be Jamaican are part of efforts to move away from deviant behaviours in the society. Jamaica Day...

Some 3,200 households in Lancewood, Middle Quarters, St. Elizabeth, are set to benefit from a reliable water supply. This following Wednesday’s (February 21) commissioning into service of the $5.4 million Middle Quarters Greater Water Supply system, which will serve the community, by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The Middle Quarters Greater Water Supply Project, which was completed in...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising its customers that due to the country’s Local Government Elections on Monday, February 26, 2024, all Tax Offices and the Stamp Duty and Transfer Tax office will close to the public at 12:00 p.m. Business locations however, will close at 1:00 p.m. The closures are to facilitate TAJ personnel exercising their right to vote....

Another child-friendly space has been opened by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), providing a warm and comforting environment where young victims of human trafficking and other serious crimes can receive support. The facility, located at the office of the Counterterrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch in downtown Kingston, is the second by the JCF and tenth to be launched under...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (February 21), officially reopened the rehabilitated Black River Fire Station in St. Elizabeth which was renovated at a cost of $60 million. The scope of works included the complete rehabilitation and expansion of the existing building, erecting perimeter fencing, paving of the compound and drainage improvements. In his address, Mr. Holness...

As the February 26 Local Government Elections approach, the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is reminding employers that workers are entitled time off to vote. Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, told JIS News that under the law, every employer is required to permit employees who intend to vote, three hours to do so. This is in addition to the usual...

Bank of Jamaica wishes to advise that on Monday, 26 February 2024, teller services to members of the public will be closed at 11:00 a.m. In this regard, the public will have access to teller services from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. This is to facilitate the relevant staff members getting time off to vote in the Local Government Elections....

The foreign exchange market remains relatively stable, reflecting continued strong tourism revenue and remittance inflows, as well as the effect of actions taken by the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). Governor, Richard Byles, made the disclosure during the Central Bank’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference at the BOJ on Wednesday (February 21). “To prevent undue volatility in the foreign exchange market,...