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Tax Administration Jamaica has extended the deadline for filing annual Income Tax Returns for 2019 and Estimated Returns for 2020 from March 16 to March 25 in light of the confirmation of COVID-19 locally.

The Jamaica Public Service Company JPS is on target to complete the installation of 105,000 smart LED street lights across the island by the end of 2021 under the LED Street Light Programme. 67,000 lights have been installed across the island so far and Chief Financial Officer at JPS, Vernon Douglas, says the project will improve the safety and security...

For many years members of the Cottage Farmers group had an issue. Much of their produce kept going to waste because there wasn’t a proper storage facility in the area.Now that is a thing of the past as a new multipurpose facility has been built and opened, much to the delight of the farmers. Press play to hear more about...

On this edition of Jamaica House Weekly, government takes swift action in the wake of first confirmed cases of COVID-19, Launches Spotlight Initiative and celebrates Progressive Grocers’ 20th anniversary.

There are some Jamaicans who will never get a chance to experience the rich musical heritage because of their hearing is impaired. Founder of the Starkey Hearing Foundation William Austin saw this challenge and decided to do something which led to the creation of the Starkey Hearing Foundation. Press play to hear more about how this foundation is helping those...

Approximately 18 billion dollars in tax cuts has been announced for the 2020/2021 financial year. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke gave the details while opening the budget debate in the House of Representatives on last week. Among the tax relief measures is a 1.5 percent reduction in the General consumption Tax (GCT), moving it from 16.5 percent...

With the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), the word “quarantine” is being used very regularly all over the world. Quarantine is a measure taken to prevent and contain infectious diseases or viruses buy minimizing contact with individuals or spaces that are considered infected. Press play to find out how this measure should be exercised on this edition of You & The...

Jamaica has joined the list of countries confirming cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. With a strong likelihood the numbers will increase as the days go by, efforts are being ramped up to contain the spread of the virus as much as possible. Press play to listen this edition of Health line, as we give you some updates and tips for...

On this edition of Career Talk we explore monetization strategies for your podcast with Business Coach and Host of the Entrepreneurial You Podcast, Heneka Watkis-Porter. Press play to hear more.

As of Friday, March 13, schools will be officially closed for a period of 14 consecutive days as part of measures, to prevent the community spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. The closure notice applies to Early Childhood institutions, Primary and Secondary schools, Community and Teacher's Colleges. Prime Minister, Andrew Holness says the HEART Trust National Training and Service Agency’s community based and...

This is a special JIS News report on the Government’s latest activities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Government confirms 6 new COVID 19 cases, 19 hospitals to be retrofitted for COVID-19 patients and Foreign Affairs Ministry announces closure of overseas mission offices.