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As internet connectivity continues to increase across the country, there are renewed calls for the public to be aware of and safeguard themselves against cyber-scams and cyber threats. Have you ever been a victim of any of these criminal acts? Well even if your answer is no, it doesn’t mean you should be relaxed about it as it’s easy for many of us to fall prey to cybercriminals. Listen to Get the facts to learn more... 

The National Land Agency (NLA) has significantly improved its eLandjamaica web portal, enabling more seamless public access to property information. The application now allows persons to conduct more comprehensive searches having integrated the functions of the previous eLandjamaica platform and iMapjamaica.

In 2018, the Ananda Alert system was activated at least 1,512 times. That’s the number of children reported missing for the year. The Ananda Alert is a nationwide system, designed to ensure speedy and safe recovery of a child in the unfortunate event that he/she is missing or abducted. The system came on stream in 2009. It involves mobilizing stakeholders to get the message of a missing child into the public domain the moment the matter is reported to the police.

September 16 was celebrated as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone layer under the theme 32 years and healing. The ozone layer is the earth’s natural shield from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays and the theme for this year’s observance signifies the three decades of international cooperation to protect it and the environment under the Montreal Protocol. The Montreal Protocol seeks to ensure countries phase out the production and consumption of ozone depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).

This year, three new categories of awardees will be introduced into the Civil Servants of the Year Award. The three new award categories are Technical, Management and Middle Management and the change aims to broaden the scope of eligible nominees as part of efforts to revitalise the initiative.

Want to become a marriage officer in Jamaica? Well find out how on this week’s get the facts, stay tuned.