Jamaica’s climate change commitments portray the country’s moral leadership and regard for the international community, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. Speaking at the CANCarib Climate Smart Opportunities Summit (CCSOS) Business Bootcamp on Tuesday (September 20), Mr. Samuda said “the argument often comes up [that] even though you...

Persons interested in working in the Global Services Sector (GSS) are being encouraged to register for the GSS Career Pathway Framework, to better understand the industry. Registration may be done at https://mygsscareerpathway.gov.jm/. Programme Director, GSS Project, Marjorie Straw, told JIS News that the Framework provides information on the sector, the different skills requirements from entry to the executive levels, as...

Ken Wright Primary School in Port Antonio, Portland, recently received a newly renovated media room and library, valued $1.3 million, from the Tasrell and Josephine Trowers Foundation. The room was officially handed over by past student and founder of CHEETAH Toys and More, LLC, Paulette Trowers, in honor of her parents, after whom the Foundation was named and who were...

One year after attaining ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, the management and staff of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) remain committed to the process of ensuring that the agency continues to deliver high quality products and services to its customers. ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognised standard, which ensures that the agency’s products and services consistently meet the...

Jamaica is looking to revitalise and tap into the potential of the sport of golf to attract visitors to the island, to boost the tourism industry and economy. The global golf tourism market, where people take trips with the main purpose of playing the sport, is valued over US$17 billion, according to the International Association of Golfing Tour Operators (IAGTO)....

Manufacturers and entrepreneurs can now reformulate their beverages to meet the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) guidelines, at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), at a reduced cost. Executive Director, Dr. Charah Watson, told JIS News that the organisation is offering a 20 per cent discount for the rest of the financial year. As a member of the Task Force...

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has suspended printing of the first free birth certificates and limited the maximum number of copies persons can apply and pay for, effective Monday, September 19. The suspension, which is expected to last until Friday, September 30, results from supply chain logistical challenges sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic. This has affected the production and shipment...