The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (September 26), passed the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) (Amendment) Bill. The legislation was designed with a...

Mariners and fishers are being urged to take the necessary safety precautions when they go to sea. These precautions, which include wearing life jackets and having communication devices, are practical...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) will be procuring more immigration kiosks as it moves the nation’s airports to global travel standards. The automated immigration kiosks are designed to...

The Government will be moving to fully implement the Public Officials Protection System (POPS) Policy in the 2024/25 financial year.   The implementation will result in an overhaul of the age-old...

The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) and the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to undertake a comprehensive study on...

There has been significant take-up of the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) e-passport since its introduction in April. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for PICA, Andrew Wynter, told JIS News...

The Joint Select Committee reviewing the Cybercrimes Act is recommending harsher penalties for offences against a child. “The Committee supports the recommendation that there should be harsher penalties in relation...

The Government is taking a more robust and targeted approach to tackling the trade of illegal firearms and drugs. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace...