The Ministry of Labour and Social Security advises all members of the public to be vigilant against messages circulating via text message (SMS) and on WhatsApp, informing recipients to apply online to this Ministry for a “NATIONAL ASSISTANCE FUND” from the Government of Jamaica. These messages are false: there is no “NATIONAL ASSISTANCE FUND”. If you receive such a message...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising the public that the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (MSJ) has reported of a flash flood watch now in effect for all parishes. The Flash Flood Watch includes low-lying and flood-prone areas of southern and northwestern parishes while extending it to remaining parishes effective until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The...

The deadline to register for the next Voters’ List is Monday, September 30. The list is scheduled to be published on November 30, 2024. Applications submitted after September 30 will be processed for the subsequent publication of the Voters’ List, scheduled for May 31, 2025. Only registered electors are eligible to vote in upcoming and future elections and referenda. Prospective...

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will play a leading role towards creating a cleaner, more sustainable future for Jamaica. The Corporation will participate in the 2024 International Coastal Clean-Up, in collaboration with the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). The clean-up effort will take place at the UDC-owned Hellshire Bay Beach on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 7am to 11am,...

At the recently concluded Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) Business Conference, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Y Smart Data introduced its curated address database for the island of Jamaica, highlighting the benefits for the insurance industry. In a presentation titled "Mapping the Future: Harnessing Location Intelligence for the Insurance Industry," Y Smart Data’s CEO, Ray – St....

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport, Honourable Daryl Vaz, has announced that significant reductions in electricity bills are expected for the September billing cycle. This follows productive discussions held this morning with the President of the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS), where it was confirmed that the necessary adjustments are being implemented in accordance with the Office of...