Information shared on the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency’s (PICA) online immigration form portal will be secure. This is the assurance given by PICA to travellers to Jamaica, who must fill out the immigration form online, beginning September 1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PICA, Andrew Wynter, told a JIS Think Tank on August 30, that the data will be...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) will be providing assistance to travellers who may have challenges filling out the online immigration form. Effective September 1, persons travelling to Jamaica, whether a resident or visitor, will be required to complete the immigration form online, replacing the existing paper document. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PICA, Andrew Wynter, told a JIS...

Beginning September 1, 2023, travellers coming to Jamaica will be mandated to fill out the immigration form online. The online form will replace the paper document that is issued to travellers on airlines. The Immigration/Customs (C5) Form is an entry requirement for persons travelling to the island, whether they are residents in Jamaica or visiting. The full rollout of the...

As September ushers in the back-to-school season, the streets will once again teem with the vibrant presence of young learners journeying to and from their educational havens. Amidst the palpable excitement and eagerness to resume classes, it's imperative to recognize the potential hazards that come with travel on the roads. An earnest call resonates for parents and children alike, urging...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has deployed additional members of its Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) in major town centres to manage back-to-school shopping. A member of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Network, Corporal Kayla Keane, told JIS News that the police will be on hand to maintain order. “During this time, a larger number of police officers from...

Persons engaging in back-to-school shopping are being reminded to remain vigilant while doing so. Member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit and one of the organisation’s social media managers, Corporal Kayla Keane, advises parents who may be out shopping with children to be mindful of the fact that the youngsters are most vulnerable at this time. “Keep...

First responders and front-line workers are encouraged to offer support to persons grappling with psychological disorders in times of major hazards or disasters. The call came from Regional Coordinator for the Western Division of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Roland Haye, at an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) workshop held at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in...

Several inmates and Correctional Officers have been empowered with business skills within the entertainment sector, under the University of the West Indies (UWI)- Mona Prison Project (UMPP). The training initiative was a collaboration between the UWI and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) and “exemplifies the transformational power of education, hard work, resilience, and hope,” says Minister of State in...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) speaks with residents following a tour of the Gregory Park area in St. Catherine, today (August 19). Some 11 houses were firebombed recently, leaving more than 40 persons homeless. Looking on is Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left). The National Solid Waste Management...