The Government is taking proactive measures to address the potential influx of substandard lithium-ion batteries into Jamaica as countries move to tighten regulations on their importation. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Brian Richardson, told JIS News that the plan of action will ensure public safety and environmental protection. “The Ministry intends to collaborate...

More than 10,000 permanent posts have been created as part of the Government’s commitment to addressing the issue of contract employment in the public service. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, while addressing the Jamaica Civil Service Association’s 105th annual general meeting at Jacisera Park in St. Andrew on Thursday...

Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post), Lincoln Allen, says the entity remains steadfast in its drive to revolutionise the country’s postal service landscape. “It is our intention to automate, and make more efficient and accessible, our traditional services such as Registered mail, parcel service, pension and PATH service,” Mr. Allen said,...

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is calling on Jamaicans to consider the ways in which they can help to safeguard the country’s natural environment and ecosystems. The call comes as NEPA gears up to observe National Environment Awareness Week 2024 from June 1 to 7, under the locally adopted theme ‘Accelerating Ecosystem Restoration – A Call to Action’....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will continue to make strategic investments in the country’s national security. Addressing the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 105th annual general meeting at JACISERA Park in St. Andrew, on May 30, he said these investments have resulted in a reduction in murder and major crimes. Mr. Holness informed that investments...

The St. James Municipal Corporation has launched the Youth Climate Action Fund Programme, a $7.5-million initiative aimed at promoting climate solutions in Montego Bay through youth engagement. This innovative programme is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies in collaboration with United Cities Local Governments (UCLG) and the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation (BCPI) at Johns Hopkins University, USA. It will provide grants...

Parents and guardians are being encouraged to apply for Jamaican citizenship by descent for their children who are born overseas. The service, which is offered by the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), is crucial for children born in another country but reside permanently in Jamaica. PICA’s Business Development and Communications Director, Kauna McKenzie, explained that the children may be...