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Manager for the Applications Secretariat Branch, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Miguel Nelson​.
Manager for the Applications Secretariat Branch, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Miguel Nelson​.

Beach Licensees Reminded Of March 31 Renewal Deadline

Holders of beach licences are being reminded to submit their applications for renewal before the March 31, 2022, deadline. For the processing of applications for renewal, the licensee is required to submit the completed application form (Parts A through C),...
Director for Standards, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Julia Bonner Douett.
Director for Standards, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Julia Bonner Douett.

Farmers Sensitised About Proposed Changes To FDA Produce Safety Rule
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addressing the launch of the Ministry’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services public education campaign at the Ministry’s headquarters in St. Andrew on March 25.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addressing the launch of the Ministry’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services public education campaign at the Ministry’s headquarters in St. Andrew on March 25.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Will Reduce Cases Before The Courts – Minister Chuck
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE)/Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on Thursday (March 24). The signing took place at the JSE’s office in downtown Kingston.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE)/Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on Thursday (March 24). The signing took place at the JSE’s office in downtown Kingston.

Jamaicans Abroad Assured That The Island Is Ready For Business
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), with Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, John Mahfood (second left), and Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (centre), following their signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will facilitate JMEA micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) member companies listing on the Junior Stock Market. The signing took place at the JSE’s office in downtown Kingston on Thursday (March 24). Looking on (from left) are JMEA Executive Director, Kamesha Blake and and JSE Group Business Development Manager, André Gooden.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), with Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, John Mahfood (second left), and Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (centre), following their signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will facilitate JMEA micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) member companies listing on the Junior Stock Market. The signing took place at the JSE’s office in downtown Kingston on Thursday (March 24). Looking on (from left) are JMEA Executive Director, Kamesha Blake and and JSE Group Business Development Manager, André Gooden.

MOU Will Make Access To Capital Possible For Small Businesses

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A flyer about the social services fairs being staged by the Ministry of National Security in St. James on March 26 and 30.
National Security

Social Services Fairs In St. James

Vulnerable communities in St. James will benefit from a suite of social services at two fairs slated for the St. James High School and the Albion Playfield on Saturday (March 26) and Wednesday (March 30), respectively. The Ministry of National Security is partnering with the Education and Youth Ministry to stage the events, which are designed to bring government services...
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Administrative Assistant for the Editorial and Photography Department, at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) and past student of Brown
Education

JIS Donates 10 Tablets To Brown’s Hall Primary School

Ten students from the Brown’s Hall Primary School in rural St. Catherine have benefited from a donation of tablets, which will enable them to access online tools to support learning. The tablets were provided under a partnership between the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) and the Digicel Foundation. A package containing JIS publications was also presented to the school. At the...
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Minister of Education, and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams
Education

Audit To Be Conducted On Use Of Metal Detectors In Schools

Beginning Monday, March 28, the Ministry of Education and Youth will be conducting a full audit of the extent to which metal detectors are being used in public schools. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says this will form part of the Ministry’s response to reduce the incidence of violence among students by detecting and confiscating implements, such as knives and...
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Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaicans Must Continue To Exercise Good IPC Practices – CMO

Jamaicans must continue to exercise good infection prevention and control (IPC) practices, as this will be important in preventing infectious diseases going forward. The charge comes from Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, who told JIS News that it is an adjustment that persons will have to make to protect themselves and their families as the world emerges from...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
CommerceEnergy

Standards Revised For Transportable Gas Containers

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has announced that it has made changes to two important guidelines that will help strengthen the petroleum sector. The announcement was made at the virtual launch of the Standards for Transportable Gas Containers held on Thursday (March 24) under the theme ‘Standards: Fueling Safety’. The launch focused on the revised JS 25:2018 Jamaican Standard...
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