Public officials can now submit their statutory declarations within their organisations. Previously, they were required to file declarations at the Integrity Commission’s office in New Kingston. All parliamentarians, members of the security forces, and public officials who are in receipt of total emoluments (salary and allowances) of $3.5 million and above, and persons required by notice published in the Jamaica...

The National Land Agency (NLA) is encouraging Jamaicans to trust the process of systematic land registration being undertaken by the agency and allow it to work for their benefit. The process aims to assist persons in obtaining the titles for property they have lived on undisturbed and undisputed for upwards of 12 years. “Systematic land registration is new; it is...

The Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD) has launched its Jamaica Sign Language (JSL) Grammar Curriculum Learning Management System (LMS). This allows teachers, parents and deaf and hard-of-hearing students to access digitised educational content associated with the JSL grammar curriculum, as well as access to other education resources. The system was launched during the close-out ceremony for the Partnership for...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says Cabinet received and approved 10 annual reports and/or financial statements that are to be tabled in Parliament soon. Speaking at a Post Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (February 3), the Minister listed the companies and the reports. They include: Jamaica International Free Zone Development Limited –...

Cabinet has given approval for the privatisation of Jamaica Exotic Flavours and Essences (JEFE) Company Limited, including the sale of the asset, the involuntary wind-up and any other legal options available for winding up. The JEFE is located in Saint Andrew, and is part of the fruit and vegetable processing industry. Details of the privatisation were provided by the Minister...

Cabinet has given approval to a proposal for increased benefits to government pensioners with effect from April 1, 2020. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, gave details during the Post Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (February 3). “Persons who receive up to $41,667 per month will now receive an additional $2,300 per month....

Cabinet has given approval for the implementation of a new Social Pension Programme by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, which will target elderly persons 75 years and older. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the announcement during the Post Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (February 3). Mrs. Williams provided details...