Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is appealing to taxpayers to, now more than ever, make use of its online portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. This move comes as significant numbers continue to visit tax offices to access services, resulting in crowding at some locations. A recent review by the Authority of transactions for the month of April, shows that of the top ten...

Food packages worth $10 million will be distributed to communities across Jamaica by J. Wray and Nephew Limited as a response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This will be done at central points in the various communities, and the needy and vulnerable, especially in remote areas throughout the country, will be targeted. Commercial Director for Jamaica and the Caribbean at...

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is encouraging members of the public to cooperate with interviewers who will make contact via the telephone, to gather data for the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) survey regarding COVID-19. The data collection begins today (Monday, April 27) and will last for approximately two weeks. Deputy Director General of STATIN, Leesha Delatie-Budair, told JIS...

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) is slated to continue the implementation of priority developments this year, aimed at enhancing cruise, cargo, logistics and service offerings at the island’s ports. This is according to the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, for the year ending March 2021. Among the main engagements are the acquisition of a buoy tender...

Regional Director in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (Region 4), Dr. Michelle Pinnock, is encouraging parents to use creative and engaging ways to effectively homeschool their children. Schools across the island have been closed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. In an interview with JIS News, Dr. Pinnock said parents should consider all five senses when...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness’ National Surveillance Unit has advised that 45 samples tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. This has brought the total number of confirmed cases in the island to 350 as at Sunday (April 26). The 45 new cases are comprised of 19 males and 26 females, who range in age from 1...

I have received a preliminary briefing from the Minister of Health, Dr Christopher Tufton on the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of a mother after giving birth. My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of young Jodian Fearon. Indeed, the entire nation is rightfully disturbed, alarmed and saddened by the reports in the media so far. The...