Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says stakeholder endorsement and support will be crucial to the successful implementation of the proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC). Key among these interests that Mr. Byles has identified are the Government, merchants, and consumers. “The world is looking at us… with [our development of a] central bank digital currency [to determine whether]...

Starting on Monday (July 5), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will begin issuing authentication certificates under a new simplified verification process, for local public documents intended for use overseas. The certificate, called an apostille, will now be the only requirement for proof of legalisation of public documents. It is issued by an authority designated by the State...

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is now accepting applications for the Margaret Moody Scholarship, open to persons with disabilities who are registered with the Council. Two recipients will each receive scholarships amounting to $150,000.00 covering tuition, boarding and materials. Executive Director of the JCPD, Dr. Christine Hendricks, told JIS News that the Margaret Moody Scholarship fund was...

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, says that the surveillance protocols for the coronavirus (COVID-19) have not changed. She noted, however, that citizens may see a reduction in some community interventions if the Ministry does not identify any significant clustering of confirmed cases in a particular area. “We respond to what happens on the ground, so where it is that...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, says close to $200 million will be allocated to carry out much needed infrastructural roadworks in the parishes of Westmoreland and Hanover. The Minister, who toured sections of Central Westmoreland along with other Ministry officials and a team from the National Works Agency (NWA) on...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise the public that following the passage of Tropical Storm Elisa, the following actions should be taken regarding food and water safety, controlling the spread of infections and mosquito and rodent control: WATER SAFETY  Store your water in a clean covered container  Do not use containers which have stored harmful...

Jamaica welcomed flights, Air Canada Dreamliner and Condor airline from Germany, which touched down at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday, July 4. Air Canada Dreamliner landed with 190 passengers and a 10-member flight crew, whereas Condor had 210 passengers and 12 crew members. These airlines resumed flights to Jamaica, which had stopped following the...