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Gov’t Committed to Sustainable Urban Planning
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis, says the Government remains committed to sustainable urban planning to safeguard communities and protect the natural environment. “It calls on us to be guardians of our...
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NHT Extends Deadline for Disaster Relief Assistance to November 30
Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Beryl now have more time to apply for financial assistance through the National Housing Trust (NHT). The agency has advised that the application deadline for both the Disaster Relief Grant and the Special Home Improvement Loan has been extended to November 30. Approximately $300 million has been set aside for the grant relief, and eligible households...
Gov’t Enabling Jamaicans to Generate Wealth
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 Warns Customers About Phishing Scams
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...
HEART/NSTA Trust Launches Programmes to Promote Engagement Among Alumni
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...
JaCIRT Reports Significant Reduction in Attempted Cyberattacks
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...
Gov’t Commits to Significant Long-Term Investments in Jamaica’s Road Infrastructure
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...