Head of the St. James Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vernon Ellis, says the Granville Police Station in St. James should be completed by next year. Mr. Ellis was addressing a question-and-answer segment during Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College Research Day, which was held on the campus in Granville, St. James, on February 28. He noted that the station,...

Income Tax Filers who have not yet done so, are being reminded that they should be making final preparations for the filing of their annual Income Tax Returns and supporting documents. Income Tax filers include all self-employed persons, employed persons with additional sources of income, corporate bodies, and organizations such as Partnerships, Trusts, Estates, Building Societies, and Life Assurances as...

The National Water Commission (NWC) wishes to advise its customers that its toll-free line 888-CALL-NWC (888-225-5692) is currently unavailable. The Commission is working with the service provider to have the matter corrected in the shortest possible time. Customers are being reminded that other NWC channels can be utilised for any queries or requests. Contact can be made with the NWC...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, will headline speakers at the International Women’s Conference at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, on Saturday (March 9). Ambassador Marks, who is the first Jamaican female Ambassador to the US and has the distinction of being appointed to the post twice, is expected to deliver an inspiring keynote...

The Coconut Industry Board (CIB) is working to strengthen agro-processing to meet the increased consumer demand for coconut by-products. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CIB, Shaun Cameron, told JIS News that while there is significant demand for coconut water and coconut oil “we want our agri-processors, our small to medium-sized farmers to look at other value-added coconut products that...

The Government has moved to increase the production of Tilapia with an investment of $574 million for the construction of a hatchery in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony on February 29, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said there is a “tremendous demand” for the fish on the island but due to limited...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), looks on as Jamaican entertainer, Winston “Yellowman” Foster, greets the audience during the Reggae Gold Awards presentation ceremony and 2024 Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame Inductions on Thursday (February 29) at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.