More than 40,000 local fisheries stakeholders are poised to benefit from the implementation of the ‘Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project’ by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF). The US$4.875-million five-year World Bank-funded initiative aims to enhance climate resilient practices among targeted fishing and fish-farming communities across Jamaica in a bid to strengthen the...

The Senate, on July 24, approved the Interception of Communications (Designated Persons Who May Request Communications Data) Order, 2020, during its sitting at Gordon House. Piloting the Order in the Upper House, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, said the persons designated are holders of high offices within Jamaica’s security architecture whose...

Acting Director of Emergency Medical Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kurdell Espinosa Campbell, says the Government intends to put additional safety measures in place for the operation of day-care facilities before they are allowed to fully reopen. She was addressing a digital town hall hosted by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on July...

The Sandals Resorts International chain has taken proactive steps to enhance and revamp all operational protocols, to ensure a consistently safe environment for guests and staff. This was noted by Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Sandals Resorts International, Shawn DaCosta, as he addressed team members and media practitioners following a tour of the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann,...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has congratulated the Reggae star, Buju Banton, on winning the 2020 Jamaica Festival Song competition. Buju Banton emerged winner of the competition on Sunday (yesterday) with his song titled, ‘I Am A Jamaican’ following a public vote. Minister Grange said she was happy with the decision to have...

Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Sandals International Resorts, Shawn DaCosta, says despite the impact COVID-19 has had on the tourism industry globally, persons still have not lost their appetite for travelling. Pointing to the 80 per cent occupancy at the flagship Sandals Montego Bay property for the month of July, Mr. DaCosta said Jamaica is both strategically placed and so...

As Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) continues its drive to expand its online service offerings and to promote contactless business transactions, as of July 27, 2020 an online payment option for the renewal of Driver’s Licence has been added to the suite of virtual services. This means taxpayers can now pay the renewal fee for Private, General and Motor Cycle classification...