The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) now has the power to verify businesses’ membership and beneficial ownership information, as outlined in recent amendments to the Companies Act that took effect...

Citizens are being advised that the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) may still be contacted during a major disaster, even if cell phone signals have been disrupted. This was revealed by...

To strengthen Jamaica’s anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism efforts, the Government has approved several changes to the Companies Act. The amendments, which were approved on March 31, 2023,...

With Jamaica being susceptible to disasters such as earthquakes, persons within the construction industry are being urged to ensure that proper engineering analysis is done ahead of any development. Speaking...

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has endorsed the theme for the upcoming Outsource2Jamaica Conference and commended the organisers for selecting one reflecting current developments in the outsourcing industry. The conference, being...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has advised that they are prepared to respond should the country experience a major earthquake. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says sustaining increased banana and plantain production is critical to the ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ initiative. Last year, banana and plantain...

The Government remains committed to strengthening the institutional capacity for increased banana and plantain production. This undertaking was reiterated by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who...