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BOJ Currency Projections

For December 2021, Bank of Jamaica projects that the value of currency issued by the Bank will increase by approximately $23.1 billion (11.3 per cent), relative to the stock at end-November 2021 ($204.4 billion) (see Figure 1). The forecast for...

Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Robert Montague (second left); Minister of Education, Youth and Information Hon. Fayval Williams (second right) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Hon. JC Hutchinson (right) are given a demonstration by Chief Technology Officer, Norbrook Transaction Services Limited, Cashane Nugent of the cashless fare payment system to be utilized for the Back on Track transportation service. The pilot was launched on Tuesday (December 14) in a ceremony held at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Kingston.

Train Service For Students Rolls Out In January 2022

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (standing), speaks in the House of Representatives on December 14.

Protocols Established For Face-To-Face Visits To Infirmaries

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke addressing public sector employees during a virtual engagement session hosted by the Transformation Implementation Unit recently.

Transforming Public Sector Critical – Minister Clarke

Western Regional Manager at the Urban Development Commission (UDC), Omar Simpson, speaking at the St. James Municipal Corporation’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony held at Harmony Beach Park on Monday, (December 13).

UDC Commences Work On Project To Protect Mo’Bay Waterfront

4 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Clinical Management Summary for Tuesday, December 14, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 25 91,868 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 16 52,275 Males 9 39,590 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 11 months to 77 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF CASES Clarendon 0 4,938 Hanover 1 2,997 KSA 6 22,661 Manchester 2 5,984 Portland 0 2,522 St. Ann 0...

4 years ago Works / Construction

Lights Not Working, Motorists Advised To Proceed With Caution In Vicinity Of Flanker

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising motorists to proceed with caution in the vicinity of the Flanker community in St. James, today (Wednesday, December 15), as due to a scheduled Jamaica Public Service (JPS) power outage, traffic lights in that area are not working. Community Relations Officer at the NWA’s western office, Janel Ricketts, told JIS News that “as...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), in discussion with Ruler of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, who expressed great interest in Jamaica and the Emirate collaborating in Technology transfers and Tourism. The Minister’s meeting took place on December 12. (Contributed Photo)

4 years ago Tourism

Tourism Stakeholders Predict Best Winter Season Since 2019

With an uptick in cruise arrivals and a positive forecast for stopover visitors, tourism officials and other stakeholders are predicting the best winter season for Jamaica since 2019. In fact, the level of buoyancy currently being displayed throughout the sector is such that the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) is projecting an average 65 per cent occupancy for the...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), presents a symbolic cheque for $10 million, from the Toll Authority of Jamaica, for the renovation of the Ferry Police Station in St. Andrew, to Deputy Police Commissioner, Clifford Blake (third left). The presentation was made during a ceremony at the station on Tuesday (December 14) to launch the project. Other participants (from left) are: Commanding Officer, Highway and Safety Patrol Division, Superintendent of Police Lanford Salmon; Commanding Officer, Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gary McKenzie; Toll Authority Chairman, Hon. William Shagoury, Board Member - Christopher Townsend, and Chief Executive Officer – Lerone Laing

4 years ago National Security and Peace

Ferry Police Station To Be Renovated

The Ferry Police Station, in St. Andrew, is to be renovated at a cost of $10 million, under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Toll Authority of Jamaica (TAJ), which is funding the engagement. Among the programmed scope of work for the six-month project are: roof repairs, upgrading of offices/workspaces, rest rooms and the waiting...

Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, addressing a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (December 14).

4 years ago ChristmasCommerce

CAC Develops Buyers’ Guide To Help Consumers During Christmas

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has developed a guide to assist consumers to make informed decisions when shopping during the yuletide season. “For this Christmas, we have put together what we call a Christmas Buyers’ Guide and it has a lot of information in there. It doesn’t tell you what to buy, when to buy, from whom to buy, but...

Director of the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lyndon Ford.

4 years ago LabourSocial Security

Labour Ministry To Host Job Fair Dec. 28-30

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) will host another in the series of job fairs to provide jobs for Jamaicans, especially those who are seeking employment in the hospitality sector. The final job fair for 2021 is scheduled to take place from December 28 to 30. Speaking with JIS News, Director of the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) in...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), greets Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, during the semi-virtual $120 million Clarendon Parish Court Renovation Project contract signing ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in St. Andrew on December 10.

4 years ago Justice

Judiciary To Get New Facilities

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government is looking to utilise a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement to develop a proposed corporate headquarters for the local judiciary. He was responding to a suggestion from Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, who said the judiciary should have a “well-appointed place where it can [host]… important visitors”, among other key engagements. Mr. Chuck,...