Qualifying National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors can now access up to $1.95 million under the improved Housing Microfinance Loan programme. Assistant General Manager for Treasury Management, Lloy Palmer, made the disclosure while addressing the NHT’s housing webinar on December 17. Mrs. Palmer said the initiative aims to provide more financing options for low-income earners. Under the programme, only a maximum...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to use social media responsibly as they go about their business this festive season. “Don't put every bit of information on social media because you don't know if somebody is trying to track you down. Do not put your every move [online],” said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay. “You want to make sure that...

The Ginger Hill and Fyffes Pen Health Centres in St. Elizabeth will be temporarily closed for renovation and expansion works, for a period of four months. The services for both health centres will be relocated January 8, 2024. Residents who would normally access services at the Ginger Hill Health Centre can go to the Ginger Hill City Mission Church, less...

Business operators are being encouraged to take extra precaution with the movement of cash in the height of shopping activities during the Christmas holidays. Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communication Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, told a JIS Think Tank on December 14 that business operators need to make secure arrangements to move cash....

Persons are being encouraged to report cyber and fraud-related crimes, which have seen an increase for the Christmas season. Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay, told a JIS ‘`Think Tank’ on December 14 that the Police have seen an uptick in these crimes as criminals seek to capitalise on...

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is working to strengthen the country’s disaster resilience by training more stakeholders to ensure compliance with updated building codes. Building codes are standards and regulations referenced in the Building Act, 2018 and implemented through the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. Director of Standards at the BSJ, Julia Bonner Douett, informed during a...

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is warning employers not to engage persons under the age of 18 years to work in their establishments. Section 34 of the Childcare and Protection Act (CCPA) criminalises child labour. Under the Act, a fine not exceeding $500,000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding...