The House of Representatives, on July 26, approved the Electricity (Net Billing) Regulations 2022, which are intended to provide opportunities for fuel diversification, development, and deployment of renewable energy sources. The aim is to have a modern, efficient, and environmentally sustainable energy sector that is affordable and accessible. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, told the House...

Jamaicans throughout the United States, including in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Florida, California, Seattle, Illinois and New York, are set to celebrate “Jamaica 60” with a range of activities over several days. The events have been organised by the Embassy of Jamaica, the consulates in New York and Miami, and various honorary consuls, alongside various...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, says the city anticipates the construction and completion of the US$274.5-million Montego Bay Perimeter Road. Addressing the ground-breaking ceremony at Ironshore in St. James, on July 16, the Mayor said the perimeter road will add value to the tourism product, improve the city’s commercialisation, reduce loss in productivity time as a result of...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says women are among those most impacted by the fallout from disasters caused by climate change. The Minister was addressing the opening ceremony of the ‘Peer Learning Summit: Gender-Responsive National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes’, which was held at the Iberostar Resort in Montego...

Approximately 30,000 spectators are expected to attend the National Stadium in St. Andrew on Independence Day (August 6) for the Grand Gala, which is part of Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The cultural showcase, which is slated to begin at 6:00 p.m., will feature presentations in music, drama, song and dance, by costumed and uniformed groups alongside popular local artistes. Addressing...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday July 30, 2022, and every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2022/23 financial year. The following Tax Offices will operate this Saturday between the hours of 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: • St. Andrew (Constant Spring) • Montego Bay...

The 15th Population and Housing Census is vital for decision-making at the policy level of Government as well as for businesses, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. The census is scheduled to begin on September 12 this year. Addressing the House of Representatives on July 26, Dr. Clarke pointed out that the census...