Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. ( centre), converses with Ambassador-designate of the Swiss Confederation, Dr. Richard Brown (right), during a meeting at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on September 5. Looking on is State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is pleased to announce that four (4) of its Tax Offices have been ISO 9001:2015 certified by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ). This certification means the revenue authority has acquired the seal of approval, for being in compliance with the internationally recognized standard for quality management systems. The certified locations are as follows: •...

Persons will find an engaging and interactive platform when they visit the new website of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA). The website, which is now up and running, was launched today (September 6), after being out of operation since 2009. The PCOA is the body tasked with overseeing the Jamaica Constabulary Force with timely and effective monitoring processes, driving...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is reporting that there has been improvement in the public transport sector, resulting from ongoing efforts to supply sufficient vehicles to service the system. “Based on the reports I have gotten and the feedback from commuters, so far, we have made a big improvement for this year’s back-to-school, but there...

Her visionary leadership and pioneering diplomatic and entrepreneurial accomplishments have earned Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, accolades from the Jamaican Organization of New Jersey (JON-J). The New Jersey Jamaican diaspora organisation conferred the Ambassador with its Distinguished Award of Excellence for Leadership and Diplomacy, hailing her for outstanding investment in Jamaica’s advancement, both nationally and...

Three schools in Westmoreland reported a smooth start to the 2023/2024 academic year, which commenced on Monday, September 4. At the Petersfield Infant and Primary School, staff morale and student turnout were high, and the atmosphere hopeful. Acting Principal at the school, Carleen Austin-Williams, told JIS News that the institution, which has an enrolment of 674, saw most of its...

Members of the public will be given an opportunity to provide feedback on the job descriptions for Members of Parliament (MP), through a series of town halls to be held across the island. This decision was taken during a Joint Parliamentary Select Committee meeting at the Jamaica Conference Centre on Tuesday (September 5). The group met to discuss Green Paper...