Cabinet has approved a map of the proposed parish of Portmore, prepared by the National Land Agency (NLA). This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, during Wednesday’s (March 13) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. He said the map’s approval is a “technical step” that forms...

Diplomats in Jamaica are being urged to lobby their governments for sustained support for the people of Haiti and to provide lasting solutions to the humanitarian, political and security crises in the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, made the call while addressing members of the diplomatic and consular corps at the...

With the global ethnic food market expected to reach US$131.67 billion by 2030, Jamaica is well positioned to capture a share, thanks to the emergence of new trends at the HEART College of Hospitality Services (HCHS), at Runaway Bay in St. Ann. This was noted by Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, at the College’s Centre of...

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson, says the organisation is looking to forge more private-sector partnerships to enhance its initiatives and expand its reach. She told JIS News that the entity has refashioned some of its programmes to allow more persons to benefit, and now needs additional assistance to carry out its mandate. “We are...

Young people participate in the ‘Relay to Paris 2024’ event at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Bowl, St. Andrew. The event included a symbolic relay using the official Paris 2024 baton with participation from schools and universities as they celebrate in the spirit of the Olympics.

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is taking proactive steps to promote healthy lifestyle among residents in western Jamaica through its strengthened ‘Jamaica Moves’ programme. The initiative, which encourages individuals to incorporate regular exercise into their daily routine, is seen as a critical part of the region's efforts to combat non-communicable diseases (NCD) and improve overall wellness among citizens in...

Income Tax Filers have until 11:59 p.m. tonight (March 15) to file their final Income Tax Returns for 2023 and Estimated Returns for 2024, as ALL Companies, Partnerships, Self-employed individuals, employed individuals with other sources of income and all other categories of Income Tax Filers MUST file their Returns online via Tax Administration Jamaica’s online tax portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. The...