President of the Regional Association IV of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Evan Thompson, says discussions at the just-concluded regional conference were “very encouraging”. He told JIS News that he was particularly encouraged by the fulsome participation of Central American member states. “I was happy to hear them getting really involved in the discussions and really participating… finding out how...

Driving instructors have been given time to meet certification requirements under the new rules governing the use of the nation’s roads. As provided under the Road Traffic Act and Regulations, driving instructors and driving schools are required to be certified and licensed by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA). Speaking in the House of Representatives recently, Minister of Transport and Mining,...

The Tourism Linkages Network (TLN) has commenced a series of islandwide sensitisation sessions to heighten public awareness about the recently launched Agricultural Suppliers Food Safety Manual. The sessions target farmers, agro-processors, manufacturers and other stakeholders who supply food to the tourism industry. Persons in Manchester, St. Elizabeth and Clarendon are being invited to attend the upcoming forum on February 14...

Jamaicans are being reminded that seat belts are still a requirement under the law, and persons travelling in public passenger vehicles (PPV) are advised to use them when available. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that while it may be impractical to enforce the seat belt rule for children travelling in public transportation, “I would want to take...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the provision of stiffer monetary penalties for breaches under the Road Traffic Act and Regulations is aimed at discouraging bad behaviour on the roads and keeping people safe. He said it is not designed as a revenue measure. “We have no interest in trying to collect revenue on bad behaviour. It is...

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica has launched its ‘Out of Our Schools’ Mass Media Campaign, in support of Phase 1 of the School Nutrition Policy. The Policy is spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth. Launched today (February 9), at the Spanish Court Hotel, in Kingston, the campaign is to...

The Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations (REB/CSC) will be establishing a dispute tribunal to assist the courts in settling industry-related matters. Newly appointed REB/CSC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Phillip Chambers, says the tribunal will enable a “quicker turn-around time, in terms of persons accessing justice or resolving dispute around real estate issues”. “So, we will be in the process...