The Government continues to put robust measures in place to safeguard the country’s financial system against money laundering schemes and the financing of terrorism. This assurance comes from Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who said these strategies include strengthening the legislative framework dealing with these matters. “Getting to the root of...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says progress is being made in the build-out of the local medical cannabis industry, with work advanced on regulations and guidelines. He said the Ministry is in receipt of the first draft of the import/export regulations for cannabis for final review and discussion. The regulations,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is assuring residents of St. Mary that they will have increased access to water supply before the end of year. He said that the Government, through Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), will be undertaking work to increase storage capacity in order to...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is appealing for members of the public to make use of the various justice services offered by the Ministry and its agencies. He was speaking at the opening ceremony of the Ministry’s Integrated Justice Fair on Thursday (Oct. 24), at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre, St. Andrew. The event, held in collaboration with the European Union...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says the Ministry will be embarking on an islandwide awareness campaign to sensitise the public about the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill. Addressing the opening session of Para Caribe Consulting Medical Doctors Limited’s Occupational Health, Safety and Workplace Wellness Symposium at the Half Moon Hotel...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to use the online Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) to register their business or companies. Persons can access the form via the COJ’s website, www.orcjamaica.com, from any location globally. The online system provides a hassle-free and more convenient option for those seeking to register a business. This project supports the Government’s...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry is working to implement a number of intervention strategies to deal with the increase in the number of mental health cases in Western Jamaica. Speaking with journalists following a visit to the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill (CUMI) Rehabilitation Centre in Montego Bay, St....