Preliminary estimates from the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) are that damage to crops and livestock in St. Mary and Portland, as a result of heavy rains during the period January 31 to February 1, is approximately $76.8 million, affecting more than 551 farmers. This was disclosed by Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., during the Ministry’s virtual...

Mr. M. Anthony Shaw has been appointed the Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica Limited, effective April 1, 2022. Mr. Shaw, an accomplished management consultant with extensive international and regional experience at the corporate group level, will join the DBJ at a crucial juncture in the organization’s operations and at a time of tremendous social and economic change...

The fifth staging of the Conversations in Science Series, which aims to increase the attractiveness of science, technology and innovation, is slated for Friday, February 11, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The event, which is being organised by the Scientific Research Council (SRC), is being held in recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Persons wishing to attend...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) today (February 8), recognised six individuals who have given yeoman service to the parish’s shelter management programme. The recipients have collectively rendered 153 years of service to the programme. They are Winston Jackson (posthumously), Derrick Coward, Alberta Jackson, Cynthia Bravo, Carolyn Evans and Iris Jack. They were recognised during a ceremony following...

As Jamaica prepares to celebrate Jamaica Day 2022 on February 25, the Ministry of Education and Youth (MoEY) is encouraging government ministries and agencies to spruce up their building in true Jamaican style as part of the ‘Best Decorated Building Competition’. Senior Education Officer, MoEY, and Chairman of the Jamaica Day Planning Committee, Marlon Williams, told JIS News that buildings...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has reported a major increase in agricultural produce for the last quarter of 2021. Preliminary estimates for domestic crop production for the October to December quarter of 2021 show an increase of 18.2 per cent over the corresponding quarter of 2020, moving from 161,639.6 tonnes to 190,990 tonnes. Significant contributors to the increased production...

March 15, 2022 is the annual Income Tax due date and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is encouraging taxpayers to begin preparations to file their Income Tax Returns which is less than two months out. Income Tax Filers are being reminded that they are required to file their Annual Income Tax Return for the year 2021 and to declare their Estimated...