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Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, urges shoppers to be vigilant when makes purchases online. She was addressing a recent Think Tank at the JIS head office in Kingston.

Look Out For Cyber Scams – CAC

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reminding shoppers to guard against cyber scams as they make their online purchases during the Christmas season. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, says the impulsive spending during the yuletide period...

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, speaks with Chairman of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Robert Lawrence, following the launch of USF’s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on December 15. The programme will engage 1, 000 youngsters in information communication technology (ICT) training and employment.

1,000 Youth to Benefit from ICT Training and Employment

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), shares a light moment with Jamaica's four-millionth visitor for calendar year 2017, American Jill Bell (second left), and husband Stephen Bell (right), shortly after their arrival at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on December 15. Sharing the moment are Custos of St. James, Owen Corrodus; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith.

Jamaica Welcomes Historic Four-Millionth Visitor

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (left), presents newly sworn-in Jamaican citizen, Dr. Ehis-Oje Pius Areghan, with a certificate formalising his status during the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency's swearing-in ceremony at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew on Thursday, December 14. Dr. Areghan is one of 47 foreign nationals living in Jamaica who were granted citizenship at the event.

47 Foreign Nationals Granted Citizenship

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), addresses a press conference at his Constant Spring Road offices in St. Andrew on December 13. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer.

8 years ago JusticeYouth

Justice Ministry Looking to Table Child Diversion BILL January

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Ministry is looking to table the Child Diversion Bill in Parliament in January 2018. He said the Bill will go to Cabinet in short order for approval. The Minister was speaking at a press conference at his Constant Spring Road offices in St. Andrew on December 13. The Bill aims to address the...

Students participate in a guided tour at Holywell, Blue and John Crow Mountains, in Kingston

8 years ago CultureEntertainment

Christmas Breeze in Holywell on December 17

A family fun day entitled, ‘Christmas Breeze’, will be held on Sunday, December 17 at Holywell, the main recreation area in the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park and World Heritage Site. The event, which begins at 10:00 a.m., is being staged by the Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust (JCDT), the organisation that manages the Park on behalf of...

Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, speaks to JIS News about initiatives to be implemented to improve customer service and reduce waiting time at the entity.

8 years ago National Security and Peace

PICA Launches Drop Box and Courier Service

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency’s (PICA) has introduced a drop box and courier service at its head office on Constant Spring Road in Kingston. The drop box will facilitate speedier passport renewals by eliminating the need for clients to join long queues to have documents processed. It will be complemented by a courier service, being done in partnership with...

Acting Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a JIS Think Tank on December 14.

8 years ago Local Government

JFB Urges Householders to Have Wiring Checked

Acting Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, is urging householders to take steps to prevent fires, by having their electrical wiring checked. “Please ensure that if your house was wired over five years ago, you get a certified and licensed electrician to check the wiring to ensure everything is working as it should,” he advised, while...

Communication Specialist at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dorothy Campbell, addresses a JIS Think Tank on December 12, where she provided consumer safety tips.

8 years ago Commerce

CAC Urges Shoppers to Be Vigilant When Buying Electrical Appliances

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is advising consumers to exercise caution when purchasing electrical equipment and appliances during the Christmas season. The warning comes against the background of an increase in complaints for the first six months of the 2017/18 financial year over the same period in 2016/17. Consumers made 196 complaints relating to electrical equipment and appliances from April...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), consults with Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wynter (left), during PICA

8 years ago National Security and Peace

Amnesty for Persons Living Illegally in Jamaica

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Government will be embarking on an amnesty in early 2018 aimed at regularising the status of some 15,000 to 20,000 persons living illegally in Jamaica. Mr. Montague said this decision follows a recent submission he made to Cabinet on the matter. “We have many persons who came here illegally. They have lived...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, addresses the Child Health Initiative/National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Policy Forum held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday, December 14.

8 years ago TransportYouth

Transport Minister Urges Caution on the Roads

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, is imploring Jamaicans to be extremely cautious and responsible on the nation’s roads during the festive season. His warning comes against the fact that 303 persons have lost their lives in road crashes since the start of 2017. “I want to appeal to every one of us to behave ourselves in the...