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Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Kenute Hare, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, at the Agency's Head Office in Kingston.

Road Safety Unit Utilising YouTube to Promote Responsible Motoring

The Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining is utilising its YouTube channel to broadcast training videos to aid in promoting proper use of the roadways and vehicle safety, in a bid to curb indiscipline by motorists....

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Tuesday's (September 29) sitting of the House of Representatives.

Education Ministry to Provide Psychosocial Support for Students, Staff and Parents

Universal Service Fund (USF) logo.

USF Encourages Adherence to COVID-19 Safeguards When Public Internet Facilities Are Used

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the audience during the virtual official launch of the Rural Economic Development Initiative, Phase II (REDI II) Project, on Wednesday (September 30).

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Endorses REDI II Project

The Hon. Olivia Grange (3rd left),
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge
(2nd left), Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment
and Sport along with Alexander Williams (right), Chairman, of the Jamaica
Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) unveils the mobile testing unit. Looking on
is Megan Tapper (left), athlete of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative
Association (JAAA). The occasion was the unveiling and handing over of the
JADCO mobile unit at the JADCO office on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 — The Hon. Olivia Grange (3rd left), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (2nd left), Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport along with Alexander Williams (right), Chairman, of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) unveils the mobile testing unit. Looking on is Megan Tapper (left), athlete of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA). The occasion was the unveiling and handing over of the JADCO mobile unit at the JADCO office on Wednesday, September 30, 2020

JADCO Acquires Mobile Testing Unit

The new garbage truck that was donated to Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) through the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP).

6 years ago Local Government

New Truck to Boost Western Parks and Markets Limited’s Operational Capacity

Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited’s Regional Operations Manager, Garnet Edmondson, says the new garbage truck, which was recently donated to the entity by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), will serve to significantly improve service delivery and bolster WPM’s operational capacity. Speaking with JIS News, Mr. Edmondson said the new vehicle has increased the number of Government-owned...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams. (File Photo)

6 years ago Education

Education Ministry Establishes Back-to-School Hotline, Email Address

A dedicated email address for back-to-school queries, as well as hotline numbers, has been established by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information to provide additional support to parents and teachers for back-to-school preparations. This was disclosed by portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, who noted that the email – educate@educate.gov.jm, and telephone numbers – (888-EDU-CATE) 888-338-2283 or (888-SCH-TIME) 888-724-8463 will...

6 years ago Finance & Public Service

Bank of Jamaica Holds Policy Rate

Bank of Jamaica announces its decision to hold the policy interest rate (the rate offered to deposit-taking institutions on overnight placements with Bank of Jamaica) unchanged at 0.50 per cent per annum. Jamaica continues to grapple with the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic and the adverse impact on economic activity. Bank of Jamaica has therefore kept the policy rate at...

6 years ago Finance & Public Service

Mandatory eFiling Requirement for GART Taxpayers October 1

Effective October 1, 2020, all taxpayers submitting Returns for Guest Accommodation Room Tax (GART) using the RT01 Form will be mandated to file online, via the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) online portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. This marks the latest step in the phased introduction of mandatory eFiling by TAJ, which began in 2014. Currently, about 72% of GART Returns are filed...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the virtual launch of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Rural Economic Development Initiative, Phase II (REDI II) Project on Wednesday (September 30).

6 years ago Rural Development

PM Launches Rural Economic Development Initiative Phase II

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (September 30) officially launched the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Rural Economic Development Initiative, Phase II (REDI II) Project. The programme, which aims to improve both the agricultural and tourism sectors, has, as its overall objective, enhancing access to markets and strengthening climate-resilient approaches for targeted beneficiaries. Building on the experience...

Marketing and Public Relations Manager at the Universal Service Fund, Deleen Powell.

6 years ago Technology

USF to Establish More Internet Centres

The Universal Service Fund (USF) says it intends to establish more Internet centres, in addition to public Wi-Fi hotspots, across the island. “In addition to the public Wi-Fi hotspots, we are still providing connectivity through our community computer labs. We have computer labs in St. James, St. Andrew, Kingston, St. Ann and Portland that will be rolled out in short...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Mental Health Response to Focus on the Elderly

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that the Ministry will be launching a mental health initiative in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), which will focus on the elderly. He made the disclosure at the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on Wednesday (September 30) at the Northern Caribbean University in Manchester. The press conference focused...