NFA Urges Fishers to Get Licensed
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...
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Travellers Urged to Complete C5 Form Before Arrival
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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...
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Lydford Mining Acquires Machine to Improve Efficiency of Operations
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Ministry of Agriculture to Host TWWH Conference
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Jamaica’s National Disaster Fund now stands at more than $550 million, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced. This marks a substantial increase from the $100 million in...
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Scholarships Available for Agricultural Studies
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Policy to Address Storage of Technology Being Developed
An energy policy, aimed at standardising the storage of technology, is now in the conception phase. The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport is developing the policy, which will...
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Uptick in Local Diversified Fisheries Production
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is reporting an uptick in diverse fisheries production out-turns, including for sea cucumber and sea moss. Principal Director of the NFA’s Capture Fisheries Division, Stephen...
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Capable Persons with Disabilities Being Included in Overseas Employment Programme
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has introduced a pilot programme for the employment of capable persons with disabilities in the Overseas Employment Programme. This initiative involves partnering with...
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PM Reminds Jamaicans to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is reminding Jamaicans of the importance of preparing for what is expected to be an active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on...
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House Passes Bill to Formulate New Words of Enactment in Jamaica’s Constitution
A Bill to amend Section 61 of the Constitution of Jamaica to provide for new Words of Enactment, was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28). Minister...
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