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Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Increase in Number of Cases Handled and Resolved by CAC

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) handled 1,292 complaints and resolved 893 up to February of the current fiscal year, an increase of 24 and 11 respectively, over the similar period in 2022/23. The figures were provided by the Commission’s Chief...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 12.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 12.

Removal of GCT on Armoured Cash Courier Vehicles
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opened the 2024/25 budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 12.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opened the 2024/25 budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 12.

Income Tax Threshold Increases to $1.7 Million; $20,000 Reverse Tax Credit
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 12.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 12.

Gov’t Working to Establish Unemployment Insurance in Jamaica
Newly installed Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (fifth left), and Deputy Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (fourth left), with Councillors representing Divisions across the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). The occasion was Tuesday’s (March 12) Statutory Meeting for the Declaration of KSAMC Councillors and selection of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kingston at the Corporation’s offices on Church Street in downtown Kingston.
Newly installed Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (fifth left), and Deputy Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (fourth left), with Councillors representing Divisions across the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). The occasion was Tuesday’s (March 12) Statutory Meeting for the Declaration of KSAMC Councillors and selection of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kingston at the Corporation’s offices on Church Street in downtown Kingston.

Councillor Andrew Swaby Sworn in as Kingston’s New Mayor

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Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman, and President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali (centre), emphasises a point as he addresses a press conference held on Monday (March 11) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, following a CARICOM meeting on Haiti. He is flanked by Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr.  Ralph Gonzalves (left) and Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley.
CARICOMForeign Affairs

CARICOM Hails Haitian Stakeholders for Courage, Commitment

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has hailed the Haitian stakeholders for their willingness and courage in committing to put the country on a path towards democracy, stability, and prosperity. The commitments, which will facilitate a transitional governance arrangement, were outlined by CARICOM Chairman and President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, at a press conference in Kingston on Monday night (March...
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Commanding Officer for the St. James Police Division, Senior Superintendent Vernon Ellis, delivers remarks during Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College Research Day, which was held at the institution’s campus in Granville, St. James, recently.
National SecurityYouth

Persons Urged to Refrain from Referring to the Police as a Measure for Scolding Deviant Children

Persons are being urged to refrain from making reference to members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) as a measure for scolding deviant children. This urging comes from Commanding Officer for the St. James Police Division, Senior Superintendent Vernon Ellis. “Don’t see a child [misbehaving] and point to the police and tell the child ‘Oh, I am going to set...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, addresses a JIS Think Tank, today (March 12).
EducationYouth

CPFSA on Drive to Improve Services to Children at Risk

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is on a coordinated drive to improve the quality of services it provides to children at risk. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the CPFSA, Laurette Adams-Thomas, addressing a JIS Think Tank, today (March 12), said that during this calendar year several initiatives will be undertaken to strengthen the policies and procedures governing...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 12. Listening keenly is Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Budget 2024/2025Finance & Public ServiceParliament

GOJ Procurement Awards to Be Introduced

In a bid to change the culture around procurement in the public service, a ‘Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Procurement Awards’ is to be introduced that will celebrate excellence in procurement. “Procurement was, for many, a bad word, but the country cannot move ahead like that. We’re going to honour and reward procurement leadership, procurement efficiency, and procurement innovation across the...
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