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The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister speaking at the launch of the Electronic Business Forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on August 7, 2019.

Government Moves to Modernize Jamaica

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has asserted that the Government has not given up on the National Identification System (NIDS). The Prime Minister says the faster the Jamaican society embraces the imminent move to a digital society, more advantages will be...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), with Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Lee Young Gyu, who called on her at the National Insurance Fund offices in New Kingston on August 7.

PHOTOS: Hon. Shahine Robinson and Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is briefed on details of the Companies Office of Jamaica’s (COJ) newly established Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) by Chief Executive Officer, Judith Ramlogan, during the launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (August 7). Mr. Holness was the keynote speaker.

COJ to Facilitate 24-Hour Online Business Registration From Any Location

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., MP.

Charles Urges Young Professionals to Tap Into Housing Market

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), says farewell to President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (centre), before he departed Jamaica on Wednesday (August 7) at the Norman Manley International Airport. At left is wife of the President, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta. The President was in the island on a three-day State visit.

PHOTOS: President of the Republic of Kenya Departs Jamaica

General Manager, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Country Department and Country Representative for Jamaica, Therese Turner Jones, speaking at the inaugural Caribbean Road Safety Workshop held at the IDB’s offices on Montrose Road, St. Andrew, on Thursday (August 8).

7 years ago Transport

Jamaicans Urged to Call Out Reckless Drivers

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Country Representative for Jamaica, Therese Turner Jones, is calling for Jamaicans to take a stand against irresponsible road use. She said that reckless driving should not be the norm, and Jamaicans should “call it out when they see it and not turn a blind eye.” “People ought to use their seat belts. Children need to be...

Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for St. James, Tamoy Sinclair, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the St. James Municipal Corporation’s offices in Montego Bay.

7 years ago Local GovernmentWeather and Climate Change

Disaster and Evaluation Plan Being Prepared for St. James

The St. James Municipal Corporation is preparing a parish disaster and evaluation plan. “We have already completed the document, so our next step will be tendering to actually have a consultant come in and assist us with (the execution),” said Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, Tamoy Sinclair. She was addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held recently at the municipality’s...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), presents Director, Rite Solutions Development Company, Owen Campbell (2nd right), with a signed copy of the joint venture agreement for the provision of 623 new solutions under the Shooter

7 years ago HousingPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

623 New Housing Solutions At Shooter’s Hill

Construction is to begin by December on 623 new solutions under the Shooter’s Hill Housing Development project in Portmore, St. Catherine at a cost of $7 billion. This is being facilitated through a joint venture agreement between the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) and Rite Solutions Development Company. Under the public-private partnership, affordable housing solutions, starting at $7.6 million, will...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr. Alwin Hales (centre), speaking to Convener, United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt (left), and General Manager, Caribbean Country Department and Country Representative for Jamaica, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones. Occasion was the inaugural Caribbean Road Safety Workshop in Jamaica held at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in St. Andrew on Thursday (August 8).

7 years ago Transport

Transport Ministry Targets Electronic Enforcement of Traffic Laws

The Ministry of Transport and Mining is looking to make greater use of technology in enforcing the road rules and improving road safety. Permanent Secretary, Dr. Alwin Hales, said that the Ministry recently submitted a framework to Cabinet for the electronic enforcement of the traffic laws. He said the use of technology will significantly reduce the burden placed on members...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), presents a bursary to Jodi Dasilva.
Occasion was the 2019 Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and Partners Co-Operative Credit Union

7 years ago EducationYouth

JPS and Partners Credit Union Awards 55 Bursaries and Scholarships

Fifty-five students have been awarded bursaries and scholarships valued at $2.5 million by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and Partners Co-operative Credit Union (PCCU) Limited. Students were selected based on academic merit, work ethic, discipline and financial need. At a ceremony held on Thursday (August 8) at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, 47 children of members, who are top...

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), views the March Past by members of the 147 latest police recruits graduating from the National Police College of Jamaica’s Harman Barracks Campus in Kingston on Wednesday (Aug. 7).

7 years ago National Security and Peace

New Police Recruits Urged to Remain Steadfast to Duty

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is imploring the latest batch of police recruits to be steadfast in their commitment to safeguarding the society. Addressing the passing-out parade for 147 new police constables at the National Police College of Jamaica’s Harman Barracks Campus in Kingston on Wednesday (August 7), Dr. Chang urged them to make public safety a priority...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the launch of the Companies Office of Jamaica’s (COJ) Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (August 8).

7 years ago Prime Minister

PM Launches New Electronic Business Registration Form

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (August 7), launched the Companies Office of Jamaica’s (COJ) newly created Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF). The online platform, which replaces the COJ’s one-stop-shop paper-based superform that was introduced in 2014, will facilitate 24-hour business registrations at the agency’s website – www.orcjamaica.com, from any location globally. The initiative is a collaborative...