Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it will operate select Tax Offices in several parishes on Saturdays, beginning May 3, 2025. The decision is consequent on the announcement by the Minister of Finance during the recent budget presentation. During this period taxpayers will be able to conduct the full suite of weekday services, with the exception of...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are collaborating to observe Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) from April 26 to May 3, which coincides with World Immunization Week. Aligned with the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible,” this year’s emphasis is on the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, recognizing that cervical cancer, which...

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is pleased to welcome Jamaicans and visitors back to the beachfront at Harmony Beach Park, following its temporary closure. “We are grateful for the patience and understanding of the public during the period of closure,” said Mr. L. Robert Honeyghan, General Manager of the UDC. “Harmony Beach Park is a signature space in Montego Bay,...

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) advises the public that Harmony Beach Park remains open to visitors; however, access to the beach and swimming areas continues to be temporarily restricted as we address ongoing water quality issues. We are aware that this restriction comes as the Easter holiday approaches, a time when many Jamaicans and visitors alike look forward to enjoying...

The National Works Agency is advising that the main road from Buff Bay to White Hall in Portland is now impassable. The road is blocked in the community of Craigmill, where the river is now in spate, resulting from heavy rains now affecting the parish. The Craigmill area is navigated with the assistance of a high Ford, as the bridge...

Commencing at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, a section of the Priory to Bamboo roadway in St. Ann will be closed to vehicular traffic. The closure, which will be in the Sleepy Hallow area, is to facilitate the replacement of a burnt-out culvert along that roadway. The road is scheduled to be reopened at 6:00 p.m. Manager of...

The National Water Commission (NWC) is pleased to announce the extension of its Amnesty Programme for an additional two months, allowing customers more time to benefit from significant debt relief and reconnection waivers. In assessing the number of queries submitted over the past three months, the NWC acknowledges and understands there are challenges faced by many customers. The new deadline...