The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has released the first batch of new 658 area code numbers to telecommunication companies in the island. This was disclosed by the OUR’s Public Affairs Coordinator, Gordon Brown, in an interview with JIS News. “Pretty soon, but we don’t know exactly when, you will see 876 and 658 area codes being used in Jamaica...

Late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, has been remembered for his sterling contribution to Jamaica’s development, During a floral tribute to commemorate the 93rd anniversary of his birth at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on Sunday (May 28), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said Mr. Seaga understood the country’s potential, and worked relentlessly towards its...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging citizens to utilise appropriate conflict resolution measures, pointing out that resorting to violence only heightens heated situations. “There is no reason for us to be using rage, abuses, threats, violence, and sometimes fatal violence, to solve our problems. Far too many Jamaicans feel that unless they deliver the ‘last lick’, then there...

Minister of State, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (right) conducts the Jamaica Military Band at the 56th Annual Victoria Cross Awards Dinner for members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), held at Jamaica Officers’ Club, Up Park Camp in Kingston on May 26.

Technical Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office, Kavanaugh Campbell (left), demonstrates to students at the Hosanna Preparatory School in St. James, how to use a video camera, during their career day exercise held on May 26. The JIS engaged the students in discussions about careers in media under the theme “Conquer Your Future Through Career...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has created a physician workforce document, that will provide the framework for the engagement of more doctors in both primary and secondary care. This is in keeping with the country’s efforts to achieve Goal Number 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals, which is to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), including financial risk protection, access...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Georgia Aquarium, as Jamaica explores opportunities in the blue economy towards national development. The MoU was signed at a reception hosted by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta, at the Georgia Aquarium on Wednesday (May 24), and formed part of...