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How Do I protect Myself From Cybercrimes?

Published September 11, 2019

Cybercrime is any crime in which a computer is the object of the crime or is used as a tool to commit an offence. Most common cybercrimes work by accessing/stealing sensitive and personal information that can cause great damage to personal finances.
They are preventable. Being empowered with the right information and a few simple steps to protect your safety, you can enjoy the internet while keeping your property, privacy and loved ones secure.

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What Are The Damages That A Hurricane Can Cause?

Published September 4, 2019

Wind Activity: Normally between 119 km (74 mph) and 320 km (200 mph). This normally causes damage to buildings and other structures, destroys crops especially …

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What Are The Hurricane Categories?

Published September 3, 2019

Hurricanes are categorised on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale based on their intensity. The Scale starts at 1, which causes minimal damage, and ends at 5, which has a catastrophic impact.

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Returning Residents | Your Safety and Security Guide to Resettling in Jamaica

Published December 14, 2018

Do you have concerns about your safety and security upon returning to Jamaica? The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has published a Safety and Security Handbook …

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Returning Residents | Returning Citizens’ Information Guide

Published December 14, 2018

Are you interested in returning to Jamaica? Do you need information on any of the following? • Eligibility and Requirements for Returning Resident Status • …

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PAHO and WHO Question and Answers: Zika and Pregnancy

Published January 27, 2016

The Ministry of Health is advising women to delay becoming pregnant for the next six to twelve months and those already pregnant to take extra …

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Flexible Work Arrangements FAQs

Published April 14, 2015

In 1996, a Labour Market Reform Committee, chaired by Professor George Eaton, recommended the implementation of Flexible Work Arrangements as one of the strategies for …

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How to Apply for a Jamaican Passport?

Published August 7, 2013

A passport is a secure travel document that is often used to show proof of one’s identity and citizenship. It is also used for international …

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Applying for a Jamaican Work Permit

Published August 7, 2013

Persons seeking to obtain a work permit are required to submit an application to the Work Permit Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social …

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Applying for Jamaican Citizenship

Published August 7, 2013

Under Chapter two of the Jamaican Constitution, persons born in Jamaica and persons born outside Jamaica of Jamaican parents have an automatic right to Jamaican …

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How to secure permission to film in Jamaica?

Published August 7, 2013

Overseas companies wishing to film in Jamaica, whether still shoots, music videos, documentaries, reality and other television shows, must apply to the Jamaica Film Commission …

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Obtaining a Jamaican Passport – Overseas

Published August 7, 2013

Persons overseas who are applying for a Jamaican passport must submit their application to the relevant Jamaican Embassy or Consulate. The embassy will then send …

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