Jamaica has provided greater protection for persons working in the hospitality division of passenger ships, such as bartenders, stewards and nail technicians, under the Shipping (Amendment) Act. The legislation, which has been passed in both Houses of Parliament, has been amended to expand the definition of seafarers to include these categories of workers. The changes were made against the background...

Approximately 750 meals were provided by the Good Samaritan Inn (GSI) in Kingston on Sunday (June 27) for the less fortunate and homeless persons who visit the facility for assistance. Funding for the meals was provided by the Indian High Commission, in partnership with the Inn, which serves hot lunches four times a week to the less privileged. The donation...

Senior Veterinary Specialist, Veterinary Services Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Suzanne McLennon-Miguel, says continuous collaboration between ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) is crucial in the development of effective food-safety control systems locally. Speaking with JIS News, she said that the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have established strategic food-safety plans that they...

More than 400 saplings were planted in mangroves along the Freeport area of Montego Bay, St. James. The Montego Bay Marine Park Trust collaborated with the Circle K International Club of the University of Technology (UTech) West on the environmental initiative that is geared towards the continued preservation of the wetlands. Education and Outreach Officer at the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust, Sharlinda Forrester,...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will conduct maintenance activities to a section of its online platform beginning 7:00 p.m. Friday July 2 to 7:00 a.m. Monday July 5, 2021. The public is being advised that several of the Tax Authority’s online service features will be suspended, as scheduled maintenance work is undertaken to improve the business experience of the online platform....

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says plans are advanced to upgrade Jamaica’s aviation system with a satellite-based navigation platform to boost earnings from aircraft flying through the country’s airspace. Speaking recently at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, Mr. Montague noted that Jamaica averages earnings of $6 billion annually from the approximately 11,000 aircraft currently utilising its airspace. He...

Principal of the Anchovy High school in St. James, Lavern Stewart, is calling for increased vigilance by Jamaicans to protect children from all forms of abuse. Speaking with JIS News, Ms. Stewart said that the time has come for parents, guardians and members of communities to join together to tackle the issue. “To persons who have an inclination or who...