Get the Facts – Periods of National Mourning
An official period of mourning is one which is declared by a Government usually to show respect for a recently deceased head of state or …
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Get the Facts – The 8th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
The 8th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT), will take place on June 16 – 20, …
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Get the Facts – How to Apply for a Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) Licence
A PPV licensed vehicle can be identified by a red plate and a special sticker on the windscreen. Holders of this licence have the legal …
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Get the Facts – Registration of Births (Update)
Every birth that occurs in Jamaica must be registered with the Registrar General’s Department (RGD). This affords the individual the right to an official identity …
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Get the Facts – Compensation Scheme for the Windrush Generation
The Windrush Generation refers to immigrants from Caribbean countries such as Jamaica; Trinidad and Tobago; and Barbados, who went to the United Kingdom (UK) to …
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Get the Facts – New Tax Initiatives
Jamaicans on April 1 began experiencing the impact of several new tax measures as announced by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the …
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Get the Facts – Wigton Windfarm Shares
From April 17th to May 1st, Jamaicans may purchase shares in Wigton Windfarm Limited, Jamaica’s wind energy facility. Eleven billion shares are being offered at …
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Get the Facts – Intellectual Property
World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on April 26th. Intellectual property is any original work resulting from an individual’s creative expression. Various expressions are …
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Get the Facts – The Sectoral and State of the Nation Debates
Every year following the Budget Debate, the House of Representatives – the Lower House – engages in another round of presentations known as the Sectoral …
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Get the Facts – Free Flu Vaccine Available
Influenza A (H1N1), also known as swine flu, is a highly contagious respiratory infection. It is caused by a virus and can range from asymptomatic …
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Get the Facts – Trafficking in Persons
Trafficking in persons is the trade in persons for the purpose of forced labour or sexual exploitation. According to the National Taskforce Against Trafficking in …
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Get the facts – Understanding the Budget Presentation Process
Every year, Jamaicans witness the pomp and pageantry signalling the ceremonial reopening of the Houses of Parliament. But just what happens within the walls of …
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Get the Facts – The National Budget
The National Budget is a public record of the amount of money that the Government intends to raise – income, and spend – expenditure, to …
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Get the Facts – Cannabis Licensing
Cannabis, also known as marijuana and ganja, has long been a part of Jamaica’s landscape. In 2015 lawmakers amended the Dangerous Drugs Act creating the …
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Get the Facts – Why Recycle?
Before you toss that next item you consider at the end of its useful life into the garbage, you might want to stop and think …
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Get the Facts Turning Trash into Cash – The Plastic Bottle Refund Deposit Scheme
Want to earn cash for your trash? Well, that is the guarantee of the Jamaican Government’s Plastic Bottle Refund Deposit Scheme; for each empty plastic …
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Get the Facts – NIS Direct Deposit Pension Payments
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is taking steps toward disbursing all National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pension payments electronically. Currently, some NIS pensioners …
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Get the Facts – Dengue Fever
Dengue Fever is caused by the Flavivirus, and occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. During an outbreak – when there are more …
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Get the Facts Food Safety – Preventing Food Poisoning
The holidays are noted for an abundance of food. However, it is also a time when persons are more vulnerable and susceptible to food poisoning, …
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Get the Facts – Shopping Smartly
The Christmas season is now upon us, and many will be in pursuit of various items to help celebrate the period. It is advisable that …
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