PM Fulfils Promise to Land Scam Victim
Shaniel Francis of St. Catherine is now the proud owner of a brand-new three-bedroom house, just in time for Christmas. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, handed over the...
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Jamaica Fully or Partially Compliant with 37 of 40 FATF Recommendations
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Jamaica is now either fully or partially compliant with 37 of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) 40 Recommendations. The recommendations constitute the international standards by which jurisdictions’ preventative measures...
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JCF Gets 3,000 E-Ticketing Handsets
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) e-Ticketing system has been bolstered with the handover of 3,000 sets of rugged handsets and printers by the Ministry of National Security. Portfolio Minister, Hon....
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Prime Minister Holness Encourages Hard Work to Further Strengthen Jamaica’s Economy
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging Jamaicans to assist in further strengthening Jamaica’s economy through hard work. Speaking during Tuesday’s (December 19) ground-breaking ceremony for the Kingston...
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Consumption Taxes for November Due Friday December 29
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of November are due on Friday December 29, 2023, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART....
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Ground Broken for $2.1-Billion Housing Development in Kingston
Sherbourne Limited will soon be bringing its $2.1-billion residential development, Kingston Two Apartments (K2), to market. Located in Bournemouth Gardens, Kingston 2, the 10-storey residence, for which ground was broken...
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![Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom house to Shaneil Francis (third left) in Casabanna, Clifton, St. Catherine on December 19. The house is the latest unit delivered under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Sharing in the moment (from left) are Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Authrine Scarlett [partially hidden]; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller.](https://jis.gov.jm/wp-content/cache/thumbnails/2023/12/nshp1-scaled-325x220-c.jpg?v=1703080007)
Gov’t to Hand Over 300 Titles to Clifton Residents in February
Approximately 300 land titles will be handed over to residents of Clifton, St. Catherine, in 2024 to regularise ownership of land they have occupied for several years. Prime Minister, the...
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Police Caution Against Firecracker Use Without Permit
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public that the use of fireworks (pyrotechnics) and firecrackers remains illegal in Jamaica without the necessary permit. Speaking at a recent JIS...
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Exercise Caution as You Decorate for Christmas – JFB
As Jamaicans continue to decorate their homes for Christmas, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to take precautions to prevent fires. In a recent interview with JIS News,...
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