Ransomware gangs originating overseas continue to prey on establishments operating in Jamaica through cyberattacks. Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling, says some of the gangs are succeeding in carrying out monthly attacks while others are less frequent. “These are like any other criminal organisation… and they operate almost without any restriction. They [also]...

A complementary dengue mitigation programme targeted at schools, households and communities across the island has been announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. This will add to the $331 million announced by the Ministry of Health and Wellness last week for various mitigation activities. While making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 10), the...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Montego Bay based S Hotel’s ranking as one of the best hotels in the world speaks volume as to how brand Jamaica is being viewed in the international marketplace. Speaking to JIS News following a function in St. James over the weekend (October 8), Mr. Bartlett said the fact that the ranking...

Phase-two development of the Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless in downtown Kingston, which is now under way, is slated for completion in January 2024. The addition, which will increase the facility’s occupancy capacity from 40 to 100, is part of the Government’s drive to provide resources and infrastructure to improve the quality of life for Jamaica’s homeless population....

Beginning Tuesday, October 17, food vendors in the Corporate Area will be participating in a five-day training programme being offered by the HEART/NSTA Trust in proper food-handling and preparation. The programme participants will include vendors from Crab Circle. The announcement of the partnership involving the Kingston and St. Andrew Muncipal Corporation (KSAMC), HEART/NSTA Trust, Public Health Department, and the Social...

A proclamation has been issued that beginning this year, October 11 will be observed annually as Paul Bogle Day. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 10) while providing an update on activities scheduled for Heritage Week. The week is being observed from Sunday, October 8...

Southwest Airlines will be operating one weekly flight into the island from Kansas City, Missouri in the United States. The flight will arrive at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in St. James on Saturdays throughout the winter season. Some 114 passengers and six crew members arrived on the inaugural flight on October 7, which was greeted by tourism stakeholders and...