Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to supporting the growth and development of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). She said that every business needs access to capital and the Government believes in enabling Jamaicans to generate wealth. Dr. Morris Dixon, who has responsibility...

Jamaica Post is urging vigilance in light of reports of numerous phishing scams from its customers. Speaking with JIS News, the entity’s Public Relations Officer, Tanickea Bennett, said persons must remain alert to avoid becoming victims of this persistent cybercrime. “Some customers have reported receiving suspicious messages requesting that they click on links, provide their sensitive data, and make payments...

The HEART/NSTA Trust launched its Trainee Support Services Initiatives – Alumni Engagement and Leadership Development Programmes – on Thursday, (September 26). These programmes are intended to promote engagement and collaboration among HEART alumni, enhance and support their career development and promote leadership competencies. Addressing the launch ceremony, held at the agency’s Oxford Road Corporate office in Kingston, Executive Director of...

Director of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling, is reporting a 78 per cent reduction in the number of attempted cyberattacks experienced locally over the past year. “This is due primarily to greater awareness within our population. Actions are being taken to mitigate vulnerabilities rather than treating with breaches and, therefore, attackers now find that...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be making significant long-term investments in improving Jamaica’s road infrastructure. “It is going to be a 20-year journey for us to get all our roads into the conditions where we can drive in comfort on all of them. Going forward, the Government is making the commitment, with the...

Jamaica Post is on track to shortly establish another Premium Service Centre. Postmaster General, Lincoln Allen, says this centre will be opened at the Liguanea Post Mall in St. Andrew and will be in addition to facilities established at several other locations. These include the Central Sorting Office (CSO) in Kingston and the Montego Bay #1 Post Office in St....