Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to get prepared as the Government positions the sector to be competitive globally. The push aligns with Jamaica's broader economic agenda, which prioritises diversification, export promotion, and inclusive growth. “Jamaica's MSMEs must become known regionally and internationally as more efficient manufacturers of...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has welcomed assistance from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in strengthening government and civil society efforts in support of victims of interpersonal and collective violence. The organisation is providing US$9.9 million to bolster interventions in hotspot communities under the Supporting Victims of Violence (SVOV) Activity. The initiative, being undertaken through partnership...

Since April 1, 2024, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has resumed conducting a pilot of its Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (MVRC) renewal online service. This service will allow users to apply, pay online and pick-up the MVRC and sticker within three (3) business days, at one of six (6) Tax Offices, involved at this time, utilizing a special pick up window....

The National Water Commission (NWC) has been implementing several measures to mitigate the impact of drought conditions currently impacting customers and the island’s water systems. Acting NWC President, Kevin Kerr, outlined these during Wednesday’s (April 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “We will increase water transfer. If it gets worse, we will transfer water from the Rio Cobre System...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has welcomed the Indian multinational company, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, to Jamaica. Speaking at the launch on Wednesday (April 10), at its location in the Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI) corporate offices in New Kingston, the Minister noted that the presence of the pharmaceutical giant in Jamaica is...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Fire Safety Prevention and Investigation Branch in St. Elizabeth recently collaborated with the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation to conduct safety monitor training for staff. The training, which also included representatives of the St. Elizabeth Infirmary, was aimed at equipping the agencies with essential knowledge and skills to effectively handle emergencies. Corporal assigned to the JFB...

The Judiciary of Jamaica has launched its Strategic Business Plan outlining proposed policies, programmes and projects for the country’s court system for the years 2024 through to 2028. The strategic plan, which was unveiled on Wednesday (April 10) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, will be supported by revised management, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for courts, and...