As the celebrations for Jamaica’s 54th anniversary of Independence draw near, Jamaicans are being reminded to adhere to the guidelines and rules governing the National Flag. It came into use on Independence Day, August 6, 1962 and signifies the birth of the nation, so it should be respected and regarded as a sacred emblem of the country. Guidelines taken from...

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is to launch a Trade Single Electronic Window, which will allow customers to apply and pay for permits and licences electronically. Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese, said the system will facilitate the processing and electronic transfer of applications to the agency. Major Reese, who was addressing a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of...

A toll-free number has been established for persons needing information on the Jamaica House Fellowship Programme. The number 1-888-429-5JHF (543), will be in operation on Mondays to Thursdays 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Fridays 8:30 am to 4:00pm. Acting Chief Technical Director in the Office of the Prime Minister Mrs. Jacqueline Lynch-Stewart is encouraging individuals to call if they...

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese, is reporting significant stakeholder compliance with the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) World since its full implementation in April. ASYCUDA is a web-based system designed to transform the JCA to a paperless operation through the use of electronic documents. Major Reese, who is the Commissioner of...

Scores of students from Corporate Area primary schools are benefiting from a two-week science and technology summer camp being held at the Parade Gardens STEM Centre, downtown Kingston. The July 25 to August 5 non-residential camp, under the theme ‘Living in our Environment’, is being staged by the Scientific Research Council (SRC) in collaboration with the Grace and Staff Community...

The Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St. Andrew will be transformed into an Independence Village from August 1 to 6. The venue will feature six days and nights of family entertainment with a focus on traditional folk forms.  There will be stalls and vendors’ booths offering traditional and contemporary foods, art and craft, information and promotional items. Speaking at a...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated the Government’s objective to make education compulsory for children three to 18. “It is a little bit more advanced than saying that everyone must be in school. It is saying that everyone should be known to the State, registered in an officially recognised educational institution and meet a certain standard of...