Minister of Transport and Mining (MTM) Hon. Robert Montague, says the government’s decision to reintroduce the Bauxite Production Levy, is “fruitful” for the Jamaican people. Speaking with JIS News on (December 29), the Minister said it has saved jobs, and the “average Jamaicans are finally” seeing the benefits of mineral and other extractions on the island.The decision has ensured that...

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Bellevue Hospital will be transformed into a destigmatised institution serving the society. Speaking recently at an appreciation ceremony for clients at the Winward Road Kingston facility, the minister said mental challenges affect more persons than is widely known, and there is no “scorn” that should be associated or...

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting third quarter calendar year growth of 5.8 per cent for July to September, compared to the corresponding period in 2020. In a statement on Friday (December 31), STATIN said the outturn was attributable to growth in the services and goods producing industries, up 7.1 and 2.4 per cent respectively. The Institute noted...

The recently launched online training application for Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators, ‘Transport Authority (TA) PPV Driver Train’ will be made available to approximately 82,000 operators in the PPV sector, as well as in the commercial sector. It will facilitate training via a gamified format in the use of the road code, defensive driving and customer service for these operators....

Sites reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022 Vaccination sites will be closed on New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1 and Sunday, January 2, 2022 as Jamaicans observe New Year’s Day holiday. The vaccination sites will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022 to facilitate the administration of first and second doses, booster shots and additional doses for the immunocompromised. At the...

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot. In March 2021, BOJ announced that it was testing a prototype central bank digital currency with vendor eCurrency Mint Inc. in BOJ’s Fintech Regulatory Sandbox. This was followed in May 2021 by the commencement of an 8-month long pilot which...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 329 93,920 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 199 53,430 Males 130 40,487 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 day to 94 years 1 day to 108 years     PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF CASES   Clarendon 2 4,960 Hanover 12 3,103 Kingston & St. Andrew 171 23,494 Manchester 19 6,039 Portland 2 2,540 St. Ann...