The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) and the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to undertake a comprehensive study on the impact of crime in the city of Montego Bay.   To be carried out by researchers from the UCC over the next three months, at a cost of $1 million,...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising schools and businesses to implement a warden system to assist with the coordination and safe evacuation of persons during emergencies.  “Companies and schools should ensure that they have floor wardens. These persons should be so trained and equipped where they can check the facility to ensure that everyone has...

The number of Justices of the Peace (JPs) serving the parish of Westmoreland has been increased with the commissioning of 29 persons into office on Thursday, September 21.  During the ceremony held at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-La-mar, the newly sworn-in justices took their oaths of office, pledging to uphold the principles of justice, fairness, and integrity in...

Persons are being invited to support and explore the Jamaica Poetry Archive for their favourite poet or poem.  The electronic Archive, which is the first in the country, was established by the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) through its Poet Laureate of Jamaica Programme, and serves as an online repository of Jamaican poets and their work.   It now features 20...

Administrator of the Jamaica Athletes Insurance Plan, Michelle Napier (left), addresses students attending the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission(JADCO) health and wellness fair held on Friday (September 22), at the agency’s offices on Ballater Avenue in St. Andrew. The fair was part of activities to observe JADCO’s 15th anniversary this year, under the theme ‘Protecting Brand Jamaica Through Clean Sport’.

The Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC) in Kingston has received a donation of care items from the Rotaract Club of Kingston (RCOK), valued more than $200,000.  The items include junior bed and crib sheet sets, tissues, paper towels and laundry detergents.  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BHC, Anthony Wood, who addressed the recent handover ceremony, said the hospital welcomed...

The new Bail Act when passed and properly applied will ensure that only persons who pose a real threat and danger to the rest of society should be in custody,” says Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.  The Minister was speaking to JIS News about the provisions of the Bill, which seeks to repeal and replace...