Consideration is being given to expanding the Abilities Foundation programme into other parishes to provide access to training opportunities for persons with disabilities in rural areas. “We are looking to see how we can bring what is done here to other parishes or sections of the country,” State Minister for Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, told JIS News...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is optimistic that the work being carried out to improve service and effectiveness of the sector will improve citizens’ view of the justice system. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Chuck shared some of his hopes for the sector, stemming from the ongoing legislation review and service improvements. “We hope that people will see...

The Government is reviewing the strategic implementation of the country’s long-term National Development Plan – Vision 2030 Jamaica. Director General for the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, says the review is consequent on the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the country. Speaking during the PIOJ’s quarterly briefing on Wednesday (November 18), Dr. Henry said...

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is partnering with international organisation, CIAL Dun & Bradstreet, to deliver critical development services to operators in the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector as they grapple with the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The agreement between the entities was signed on Wednesday (November 18) during a ceremony staged by the JBDC to...

In a bid to increase transparency and ensure Jamaica is safe for doing business, the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) is to be introduced locally, in keeping with global standards on tax compliance. Aimed at combatting tax evasion, the CRS is an information standard for the automatic exchange of information regarding financial accounts between tax authorities globally, which the Organisation for Economic Co-operation...

For this Christmas, which is likely to be celebrated differently due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is appealing to Jamaicans to lend a helping hand to the less fortunate and those who will be alone during the festive season. “Instead of going on excursions, let's reach out to someone. Let us...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is imploring Jamaicans to avoid large crowds and gatherings during the Christmas holidays and the lead-up to the season. "Try to stay clear of any large gatherings because we saw what happened with Independence. We saw the devastating effect that it had on the country in terms of the numbers...