The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) will host the 19th staging of Quality Assurance in Higher Education Week from March 11 to 15 under the theme ‘Empowering Higher Education Institutions to Respond to Changing Market Needs’. Speaking with JIS News, Director of Public Relations and Communication at the UCJ, Najae Murray, said that the theme reflects the entity’s commitment to...

Councillor Joel Williams of the Denbigh Division was sworn in as Mayor of May Pen, during a ceremony held at the Clarendon Municipal Corporation in the parish capital on Thursday (March 7).  

Jamaica will join the global community is observing World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) on March 15, under theme ‘Fair and Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in Consumer Relations.’ Activities will take place locally under the sub-theme ‘Consumer and Technology: Are you Protected?’. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (March 7), the CAC’s Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, said...

Members of Parliament for Portland Western and Eastern, Daryl Vaz (fourth left) and Ann-Marie Vaz (centre), respectively, share a moment with newly sworn-in Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson (fifth left), and other elected councillors for the parish. The ceremony was held at the Portland Municipal Corporation on March 7.

Investors looking for an opportunity to join the growing multibillion-dollar global spice sector are being encouraged to explore the local production of ginger, turmeric and pimento. Chief of Party for the Food for Progress Jamaica Spices (JaSpice) Project, Dr. Ronald Blake, said that ginger and turmeric are largely used in both nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. “For all three crops, what the...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will be launching a new data-collection survey during the forthcoming months. The exercise, which is intended to secure up-to-date information to enhance consumer protection in Jamaica, will be conducted through various channels. These include online platforms, telephone interviews and in-person interactions. CAC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, said the survey is being designed to...

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has extended the deadline for submission of proposals for the Fit for Life Community Sport Development Initiative. The initiative provides grant funding of $500,000 to each Member of Parliament to jumpstart holistic efforts to promote physical activities and sport at the grassroots level. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, who was addressing Wednesday’s...