Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter, says the inflation rate is back on target. Speaking at the quarterly monetary policy report press conference, held at the Bank’s downtown Kingston offices on November 19, Mr. Wynter noted that inflation had fallen below the four per cent to six per cent target between March 2018 and August 2018. “However,...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says International Men’s Day (IMD) is an opportunity for Jamaica to look at implementing policies and measures that will enable men and boys to reach their full potential as participants in Jamaica’s social, cultural and economic development. She said there is need “to start a real dialogue about men...

Work is progressing on the multibillion-dollar infrastructure improvement projects on Constant Spring Road and Hagley Park Road in Kingston, according to National Works Agency (NWA) Senior Communications and Customer Services Officer, Ramona Lawson. She tells JIS News that the 18-month projects are at various stages of completion, with Constant Spring Road about 25 per cent complete, while 35 per cent...

Work is advanced on the establishment of the first State-run national shelter to assist women who need to leave abusive environments. The Government has completed the acquisition of a property that is now being transformed into a suitable facility to accommodate victims of domestic violence. Speaking at a recent ‘Think Tank’, held at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office...

Effective today, November 18, 2018 traffic changes will be made along Constant Spring Road in St. Andrew. The change will be in effect between the intersection of Hillman Road and Oliver Road, Manor Park. Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that effective today vehicular traffic heading in both the northerly (towards Manor Park) and southerly...

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie, says the Ministry of Health supports the use of cannabis and products derived from the plant for research and medicinal purposes, where scientific evidence validates their benefits and effectiveness in treating specific conditions. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on November 16, Dr. Bisasor-McKenzie said the Ministry is prepared to accept...

Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) logistics student, Nahjae Nunes, says more organisations are utilising geospatial technologies to enhance their operations and customer service delivery. Geospatial technologies are wide-ranging modern tools contributing to the geographic mapping and analysis of the Earth and human societies. Remote sensing, the global positioning system (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS) are among the key geospatial technologies...