As citizens prepare for the festive season, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reminding citizens that hand sanitisers should not be used near open flames, as they are flammable. “Recommended sanitisers are usually 70 per cent alcohol and alcohol is a highly flammable chemical. Therefore, sanitisers are not suited for the kitchen or environments where there are open flames,” Officer...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) in collaboration with eGov Jamaica Limited has developed the Tax Authority’s first mobile application – TAJ Mobile, adding yet another convenient and secure payment option to its suite of online services. TAJ Mobile facilitates tax payments online anytime, anywhere at no additional cost and no data charge.  The mobile application solution provides a 24/7 hassle-free way to...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging more Jamaicans to make use of its mobile application (app) in order to find the best prices for goods and services. The CAC Jamaica App, which was launched in December 2019, allows consumers to compare prices for products being sold across the island at businesses registered with the agency. Some 4,000 persons have...

With just three days left until Christmas, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is providing some tips to keep householders and their families safe as they enjoy the festivities. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Head of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, said that persons must be vigilant in protecting their homes...

Some 302 passengers, who arrived on a flight from the UK this afternoon (December 21) are now in state quarantine for a minimum of 48 hours. The passengers will be sampled and will have to await their COVID-19 test result. Travellers who are negative for COVID-19 will be released to complete their mandatory 14 day quarantine, while those who are...

A major beautification project is being undertaken in the community of Frazer’s Content in St. Catherine, at a cost of $6 million provided by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo). Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, told JIS News that the entire stretch of road from the entrance to the community will see...

Government has received a donation of 650 kilometres of fibre-optic cable from local cable television providers and the island’s two major toll road operators, to help improve the nation’s broadband connectivity. The cable television operators include the island’s two largest cable providers and 34 smaller rural cable providers. “The fibre-optic cables will form part of the National Fibre Optic Communication...