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Project Coordinator with the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Charlton McFarlane, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Project Coordinator with the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Charlton McFarlane, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

National Civil Registry at RGD to be Upgraded

The National Identification Systems (NIDS) Project has committed significant investments to the system upgrade and strengthening of the Registrar General’s Department’s (RGD) national civil registry, in preparation for its roll-out. The RGD is being revamped as the National Identification and...
Programme Director of the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on July 24.
Programme Director of the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on July 24.

Financial Institutions Look Forward To Implementation of NIDS
Chief Technical Director, Office of the Prime Minister, Jacqueline Lynch-Stewart, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Chief Technical Director, Office of the Prime Minister, Jacqueline Lynch-Stewart, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Public Input Invited on NIDS Regulations
Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Winston Watson. (File)
Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Winston Watson. (File)

Increase in Gas Prices Driven by External Forces
Minister without Portfolio in the the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects
Minister without Portfolio in the the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects

Wheatley Steps Away from Portfolio

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Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Holness Suspends No-Sleeveless Policy

As promised, the Government has reviewed the longstanding practice of prohibiting women wearing sleeveless attire, from entry into government buildings. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has formally given instructions for the suspension of the no-sleeveless policy and instructed a full review of government dress code practices. It has been found, that while the practice exists to prohibit persons who wear sleeveless...
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Office of the Prime Minister

No Trade Off Between Speed and Process – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has stressed that there must be a speedier process of bureaucracy in Jamaica in keeping with Government policies and procedures. Speaking at the official opening of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Head office in Jamaica yesterday (August 9), Prime Minister Holness said while the country grapples with the notion that the process of service must take...
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Office of the Prime Minister

No Interim Chair of SMA Board – All Boards at Ministry of Science and Technology Summoned

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) wishes to make clear that there has been no determination as to the leadership of the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) Board. The Government is currently in a process of review of all Boards of the Ministry of Science and Technology. In this regard, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has summoned all Boards which report...
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Programme Director for the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon (right), gives an update on the system at a recent JIS Think Tank. At left is Chief Technical Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jacqueline Lynch Stewart.
Office of the Prime Minister

Consent Required to Verify Identity under NIDS

Under the National Identification System (NIDS), persons will have to give consent for their identity to be verified by the system when conducting business. Programme Director of NIDS, Warren Vernon, said that adults will be required to provide consent for minors. He informed that notification will be given through an online portal when personal information is verified. “Everything will be...
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Office of the Prime Minister

Arsonists Strike Riverton Twice

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has ordered an immediate investigation surrounding the circumstances under which it appears arsonists lit two fires at the Riverton City Facility off Spanish Town Road in less than twelve hours. Chairman of the NSWMA Dennis Chung says the Authority is checking whether or not there were any procedural breaches in security access. “The...
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness addresses the Caribbean Diaspora living in Namibia as part of his official visit to the southern African state.
Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Holness Engages Jamaican and Caribbean Diaspora in Namibia

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday afternoon (July 24) engaged Jamaican and Caribbean nationals living in Namibia as part of his official visit to the southern African state. The Prime Minister addressed the Diaspora in keeping with his mission to update and discuss matters involving the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and by extension, Jamaica. Prime Minister Holness noted that a large part...
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Office of the Prime Minister

US$872-Million Contract Awarded for National Spatial Plan

Seven technical papers will be prepared to inform the National Spatial Plan for the country. This follows Cabinet’s approval of a US$872-million contract with Acclimatise LAC Limited (United Kingdom) to prepare the papers. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure during yesterday’s (July 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The National Spatial...
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