Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), Dr. Melody Ennis, is assuring Jamaicans of the safety and efficacy of the vaccines being brought into the island by the Government in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Jamaica, on March 8, received a donation of 50,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from India, and...

Teleworking, described as the use of information and communications technologies (ICT) to perform work outside of the traditional office setting, has become increasing popular globally, as employers ensure business continuity during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In Jamaica, this is no different, as the Government and several private sector entities have implemented work-from-home policies, as part of measures to contain the...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, says that take-up of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in the parish has exceeded expectations. She tells JIS News that persons have been turning out at the Westmoreland Health Department and the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, where the vaccine is being administered, to get their injections. The exercise started on Wednesday (March...

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) says there are many benefits that operators within the agricultural sector can access by formalising their operations. Speaking with the JIS News, Assistant Manager, Business Advisory Services at the JBDC, Keera Walters, argues that formalisation is the key to farmers and fisherfolk achieving economic growth. “Formalisation enables you to be recognised as a legitimate...

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Government is moving aggressively to upgrade Jamaica’s aerodromes as part of plans to improve commuter travel. He said this should be welcome news for local and international travellers who, he noted, have long voiced concerns about the distance and length of time taken to traverse the island via road. The Minister...

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) is encouraging Jamaicans to hold utility service providers accountable to the Guaranteed Standards by seeking redress for breaches. The Guaranteed Standards are minimum service level agreements between the OUR and the country’s two main utility companies – Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and National Water Commission (NWC) – and are aimed at ensuring value...

Co-Founder and Director of MonkFit Wellness Systems, Mark Miller, is looking to carve out a niche in the Jamaican health and wellness industry through a host of virtual and face-to-face offerings. With a team of three other wellness experts – boxing and personal trainers, Janathan ‘Mufasa’ Hanson and Shiaeine Blake; and online trainer, Vontré Mendez – the company, offers a...

When contemplating her career path as a youngster, Citerina Atkins did not have farming on her list of options, but three years into her journey as a member of the agricultural sector, she is now an advocate for embracing farming as a viable career. The young co-founder of Gerty’s Agro-Produce tells JIS News that she started considering the alternative path...

Several new landowners in St. James are expressing gratitude to the Government for making their dream of homeownership a reality, through the presentation of titles under the National Land Titling Programme. During a ceremony held recently at the Social Development Commission (SDC) parish office at Albion Road, a total of 67 beneficiaries received certificates of title for property they have...