Human Resources Manager of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Shanique Cornwall (left), presents a laptop to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), prior to the sitting of the Upper House on Friday (October 1). Also participating is Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel...

Beginning October 11, electors will be able to collect their new voter identification (ID) cards from Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) constituency offices across the island. Announcement of the distribution of the new voter ID cards was made by the Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, where he provided details about the voter ID renewal...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), is advising that the Darliston Tax Office located in Westmoreland, re-opened to the public earlier today, Monday October 4, 2021, after man extensive refurbishing process. The office was closed on September 19, 2020, to facilitate the renovation process and members of staff were temporarily re-assigned to the Savanna-la-mar Tax Office. The newly refurbished Darliston office features:...

New measures to improve customer service at key government agencies will be highlighted at a virtual Service Excellence Conference on October 5 and 6. The two-day event, which is free to the public, is part of activities to mark National Customer Service Week from October 3 to 8. On day-two of the conference, representatives of the entities will share best...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says persons who have taken the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are helping the country to return to normal life and is urging them to become ambassadors for the programme. Speaking to persons gathered at the Port Maria Anglican Church in St. Mary, recently, to receive their vaccines, Mr. Holness commended them for making the...

World Expo 2020 Dubai is off to a good start for the Jamaican delegation, following a spectacular opening ceremony on Thursday (September 30). The event, which runs from October 1 to March 31, 2022, is one of the biggest gatherings of nations from all over the world to showcase their products and craftsmanship, while promoting the exchange of technology, trade,...

President of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Desiree Tulloch-Reid, is calling for increased awareness of the disease, which can lead to early detection and access to treatment. This, as October is being observed as Lupus Awareness Month, under the theme ‘Children and Youth With Lupus: Saving Lives Through Knowledge and Support’. “Increased awareness in the population, in the health...