The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is working with other maritime administrations globally to maintain stability in the shipping industry as the world deals with the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). In an interview with JIS News, MAJ Director General, Rear Admiral Peter Brady, said shipping is very important to international trade and more so to Jamaica, as 93 per...

Markets across the island will now open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday. This is an extension of the restricted opening hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., put in place by the Government as part of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at a digital press conference from Jamaica House on...

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is currently in the process of finalising the update of the National Climate Change Policy Framework, says Acting Chief Technical Director in the Policy, Planning and Evaluation Division, Gillian Guthrie. “We thought it was prudent to revise and update the policy to respond to emerging issues as well as the new developments...

Persons who arrived in the country between March 18 and 23 and have failed to self-identify or self-quarantine could face fines of up to $1 million or 12 months’ imprisonment under the Disaster Risk Management Act. The Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gave the warning at a virtual press conference from Jamaica House on Monday (March 30). The...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, says Jamaica has recorded its first patient recovery from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The patient, from St. Ann, is currently home after completing two discharge tests, which both came back with negative results within 48 hours. “The Ministry is pleased to advise that patient five from St. Ann, who...

The Sugar Company of Jamaica Holdings Limited (SCJH) plans to complete development of and implement an Electronic Land Management System. This is contained in the 2020/21 Public Bodies’ Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, tabled in the House of Representatives by Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. According to the document, the system is expected to...

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) has implemented measures to assist parents and caregivers with the continued development of their children zero to five years, during the period of school closure as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. “The Commission has developed daily activity plans for children along with parenting tips, which have been placed on the ECC’s website in the...