Jamaicans living in flood-prone areas are being urged to move swiftly to designated shelters once an evacuation notice is given, as the country braces for a severe weather system this weekend. The latest update from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Office) indicates that a tropical storm watch is now in effect for Jamaica as tropical depression number nine continues...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it has cancelled its usual month-end Saturday business operations scheduled for this Saturday, September 24, 2022, at select Tax Offices. The decision has been taken as the country braces for the potential impact of the impending severe weather event, and the need to take the necessary precautions to safeguard its facilities,...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on developed countries to do more to stem the flow of illicit guns into developing nations, such as Jamaica. Addressing the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 22, Mr. Holness noted that several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are facing an epidemic of crime...

Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) is working to increase the number of processing depots it has across the island. Chairman of RPJ, Dr. Damien King, said the overwhelming response of the population to recycling indicates the need for greater capacity to properly manage the disposal and processing of recyclables. “We now only have six depots open, and we want to...

Global outsourcing company Intelcia officially opened its first Caribbean office in Kingston on Thursday (September 22). The company, based in New Kingston, now employs 600 Jamaicans, with more persons to be engaged as the entity continues to build out its staff complement. Intelcia is a global player in outsourcing offering solutions in four main areas – business processes, information technology...

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) continues to stimulate economic development through increased investment and export, by supporting investors wishing to do business in Jamaica. Head of the Global Digital Services Unit at JAMPRO, Vivion Scully, shared that “for the past several years, Jamaica has been garnering significant attention as an outsourcing destination”. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think...

Fire-affected farmers in Flagaman, St. Elizabeth, have received much-needed farm inputs and supplies to assist their recovery. The items, provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in collaboration with private stakeholders, include seeds, fertilisers, herbicides, guinea grass, insecticide, farming tools, black water tanks, irrigation kits and clothing. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., handed over the supplies during a...