The Government has reached an agreement with unions representing public-sector workers on extra time (overtime) and other key matters relating to conditions of service. Minister of Finance and the Public...

Persons travelling to Jamaica are encouraged to fill out the online Immigration/Customs Declaration (C5) Form prior to entering the country. Business Development and Communications Director at the Passport, Immigration and...

The National Insurance Scheme (NIS), last year, disbursed benefits to over 137,000 Jamaicans both locally and overseas. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has commended the Board of Supervision for remaining steadfast in its mission to offer hope and support to vulnerable citizens,...

Lydford Mining in Golden Grove, St. Ann, has acquired a state-of-the-art Wirtgen surface miner, a technological first for the island, to improve the efficiency of their mining operations and to...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be hosting the 11th Tephritid Workers of the Western Hemisphere (TWWH) conference from June 3 to 7, at Hideaway at Royalton Blue...

A total of 14,932 persons are currently registered on the Social Pension Programme, which recorded more than $408 million in benefits paid out during fiscal year 2023/24. Minister of Labour...

Fishers who are not licensed with the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) are being encouraged to take steps to become compliant with the law. Speaking with JIS News, Principal Director for...