Duty-free importation of European automobiles is to come into effect this year, says Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen. “As a trading partner, I am very proud to announce that after 15 years, we have a trade agreement, free-trade agreement in force. We have arrived at the end of almost all transitional...

The Government is to allocate another $1 billion in the 2024/25 fiscal year to support the development of small community-based municipal water projects. This is in addition to the $7 billion worth of water projects to be undertaken in this fiscal year. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a statement to the House of Representatives...

More than 500 talented young musicians from across Jamaica will descend on the City of Montego Bay, St. James, on Labour Day (May 23) to create a symphony of sound during the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) St. James Chapter’s ‘Marching Band Festival’. The wholesome family event is slated for the Catherine Hall Sports Complex, where more than 10...

There are great prospects for expansion of the minerals sector and to increase export earnings, says Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. Making his contribution to the 2023/2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 9, he said the Mines and Geology Division (MGD) is undertaking exploration for high-purity limestone, and that surface geological studies conducted...

Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, is imploring citizens to take action to protect children in their communities and to create safe environments for their growth and development. She made the call in an interview with JIS News, at the annual Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) wreath-laying ceremony at the...

Residents of communities where free public Wi-Fi hotspots have been installed are being implored to protect the infrastructure for the benefit of generations to come. “It is here to help our young people, and the wider community by extension. So please, I beg you, make sure it is protected 100 per cent,” said Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the USF,...

Today (May 10) is World Lupus Day and the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) is marking the occasion with a free health fair at Emancipation Park in New Kingston from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Various medical checks and health services will be offered to members of the public, and there will be information and displays about the disorder. The...