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Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization, Professor Petteri Taalas, addresses the second day of the hybrid staging of the WMO Regional Conference (Regional Association IV), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on February 7. The Conference is being held from February 6 to 9.
Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization, Professor Petteri Taalas, addresses the second day of the hybrid staging of the WMO Regional Conference (Regional Association IV), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on February 7. The Conference is being held from February 6 to 9.

WMO Commits to Improving Early Warning Services in Region

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has emphasised its commitment to supporting the improvement of early warning services in countries, while acknowledging the challenges faced by Central America and the Caribbean in that area. Speaking at the WMO Regional Conference (Regional...
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

RADA ISO Certification to Enhance Service Delivery
The Operation SWEEP COP team clearing garbage at Stonebrook Estates in Trelawny on Thursday, February 2.
The Operation SWEEP COP team clearing garbage at Stonebrook Estates in Trelawny on Thursday, February 2.

20 Loads of Garbage Cleared from WPM Region By ‘Operation SWEEP COP’
Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck (right), is greeted by Pastor of the Ocho Rios Circuit of Baptist Churches, Reverend Johnathan O. Hemmings, at the National Service of Thanksgiving to kick-start Restorative Justice Week, held at the Salem Baptist Church, St. Ann, on Sunday (February 5). The week is being observed from February 5 to 11 under the theme ‘Stories of Restoration… Everyone Has a Say, the RJ Way’.
Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck (right), is greeted by Pastor of the Ocho Rios Circuit of Baptist Churches, Reverend Johnathan O. Hemmings, at the National Service of Thanksgiving to kick-start Restorative Justice Week, held at the Salem Baptist Church, St. Ann, on Sunday (February 5). The week is being observed from February 5 to 11 under the theme ‘Stories of Restoration… Everyone Has a Say, the RJ Way’.

Justice Minister Calls on Law-Abiding Citizens to Help Curb Crime and Violence
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), is in conversation with (from left) Chief Education Officer (Acting), Dr. Kasan Troupe and Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, at the National Careers Week church service held at the May Pen Baptist Church in Clarendon, on Sunday (February 5).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), is in conversation with (from left) Chief Education Officer (Acting), Dr. Kasan Troupe and Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, at the National Careers Week church service held at the May Pen Baptist Church in Clarendon, on Sunday (February 5).

PHOTOS: National Careers Week Church Service

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Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA).
National Security

PICA to Implement Customer Relationship Management System

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) will be implementing a passport customer relationship management (CRM) system by the end of the year. PICA recently signed a contract valued at approximately US$2 million with software solutions company Freshworks Limited, to design and implement the system. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at PICA, Andrew Wynter, told JIS News that the new technology-based...
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Finance & Public Service

Tax Offices to close to the Public

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that all of its operations will be closed to the public tomorrow Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., to facilitate a general staff meeting. This meeting will involve team members of all Tax Offices and Business locations on that day. All offices will reopen on Wednesday February 8, 2023 for regular business. Tax...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses day one of the Meeting of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force (SMTF) , which opened at the Iberostar Hotel in St. James, on February 6. The meeting concludes on February 8.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

Government Wants a Digital Society

The Government is on a mission to transform the island into a digital society, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn. Speaking at a Meeting of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force (SMTF), at the Iberostar Hotel in St. James on February 6, he said that through the Universal Service...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the British Council’s Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility Project Closeout Ceremony, held on (February 3) at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.
CommerceIndustry

Progress Being Made in Developing Social Enterprise Legislation

The Government is moving closer to developing legislation to regulate and guide the social enterprise sector in Jamaica. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said that consultations are being undertaken with the relevant stakeholders to finalise a submission to Cabinet “after which we will continue to robustly pursue its completion...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), is in conversation with World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Assistant Secretary General, Dr. Wenjian Zhang (left) while President of the Regional Association IV, WMO, Evan Thompson, looks on. Occasion was the WMO’s Regional Conference of the Regional Association IV, being held from February 6 to 9 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel.
Technology

MET Service Utilising Technology to Strengthen Forecasting

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) is improving its forecasting ability through the acquisition of essential technology. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, said that the investment, which also aims to keep citizens informed, includes the acquisition of several automatic weather stations and collaboration with academia for the...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Ministry is hoping to move towards a paperless court system this year.
Justice

Justice Ministry Aims for Paperless Court System

The Justice Ministry is seeking to move towards a paperless court system this year, says Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. In an interview with JIS News, Minister Chuck said this will form part of the Ministry’s efforts at continuing the improvement in technology. “It is important that we have an integrated technology system that connects the Director of Public Prosecutions,...
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Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck (right), is greeted by Pastor of the Ocho Rios Circuit of Baptist Churches, Reverend Johnathan O. Hemmings, at the National Service of Thanksgiving to kick-start Restorative Justice Week, held at the Salem Baptist Church, St. Ann, on Sunday (February 5). The week is being observed from February 5 to 11 under the theme ‘Stories of Restoration… Everyone Has a Say, the RJ Way’.
Justice

Minister Calls on Church to Play Greater Role in Restorative Justice Programme

The church is being encouraged to become proactive in getting more Jamaicans to use restorative justice (RJ) to resolve conflicts and maintain peace within their communities. Making the call, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said despite the proven effectiveness of the alternative dispute resolution strategy, not enough cases are being referred to Restorative Justice Centres, 20 of which are located...
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