Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says it makes “good business sense” to protect the society’s most vulnerable citizens by being “fair and conscientious to everyone”. His comment comes against the background of the recently announced introduction of fees by commercial banks for transactions at automated teller machines (ATMs) that will range from $25 to $60. Mr. Holness said...

The Government will be focused on encouragement rather than coercion, as it looks to increase take-up of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, says Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. Jamaica has administered more than 1,288,073 doses of COVID vaccines to date. “There is no shortage of access to vaccines. One...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is in dialogue with stakeholders in the poultry industry, with a view towards implementing strategies to reduce the level of increase that is passed on to consumers. Making a statement in the House of Representatives on January 25, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said the Ministry is exploring several practical solutions within the...

The MyHR+ Shared Service Centre is expanding it suite of services to include talent acquisition. This refers to the process employers use for recruiting, tracking and interviewing job candidates. Executive Director, Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Maria Thompson Walters, told JIS News that a career portal has been developed, which will allow persons to...

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) member countries are being encouraged to take steps to facilitate the safe return to school for children who have been adversely impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, notes that by promoting mask wearing, physical distancing and ensuring adequate ventilation, countries can safely reopen schools, adding that “high vaccination rates among children...

Forty-seven wards of the State, who excelled in their external exams, will be recognised by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) during a ceremony on Friday (January 28). Chairperson for the CPFSA’s Events Planning Committee/Director, Financial Management and Accounting Services, Michelle McIntosh Harvey, told JIS News that wards who sat the Caribbean Secondary Education Certification (CSEC) and Caribbean...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has given exemplary and well-recognised service to the economy. “The JSE has been the meeting place of investors with capital, and [budding] entrepreneurs… with great ideas. We have recorded some sterling successes [with] a well-structured, properly regulated and well-run Jamaica Stock Exchange, especially...