The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has gained direct access to the information system of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), as it seeks to strengthen Jamaica’s border-protection capabilities. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate the undertaking was signed between the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the JCA on Tuesday (July 25). INTERPOL is an independent intergovernmental organisation responsible for...

Young people are being encouraged to be responsible in their use of the Internet, as information they post online could affect their prospects. Making the call, retired Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Dezeita Taylor, said videos and other content that persons post for entertainment could potentially harm their career and dignity. “Be careful of your actions. Things that you do...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will assist customers who are unable to finalise a loan with a financial institution under the new External Financing Mortgage Programme (EFMP). Under this latest framework, NHT contributors who require additional funding may access their benefits from the Trust's financial partners across the island. “Customers do have access to come back to the NHT if...

The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs is encouraging Jamaicans in the parishes of St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland to come out for two town halls on the constitutional reform process. St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) in Santa Cruz will be the first stop on Wednesday (July 26), beginning at 5:00 p.m. This will be followed by a meeting on...

 

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, has announced plans to employ the services of a call centre dedicated to handling complaints and queries from the public about the public health sector. In making the disclosure at a news briefing at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, on July 20, Dr. Tufton, said the call centre,...

Thirteen parish queens are currently attending a two-week training programme in preparation for the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition 2023. The competition is part of Jamaica’s 61st anniversary of Independence celebrations under the theme ‘Jamaica 61…Proud and Strong’. Chairman of the National Festival Queen Committee, Silvera Castro, told JIS News that the queens will be participating in several sessions aimed...