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Aggrieved taxpayers looking to appeal the judgements of revenue commissioners will soon have an easier way of seeking justice. This, as the Revenue Appeals Division (RAD) within the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has gone digital! RAD is mandated to hear and conclude appeals by taxpayers who disagree with a revenue commissioner in relation to their tax liabilities,...

Thirty-two students have been awarded Government scholarships for outstanding performances in the 2021 grade-six Primary Exit Profile (PEP). Four pupils, the island’s highest achievers from a primary, all-age, or primary and junior high school, received scholarships valued at $180,000  each. The remaining 28 students - 14 boys and 14 girls, were awarded scholarships valued at $100,000 each.

Business owners have an obligation to provide clean surroundings in which staff and customers can operate, and where they are having difficulties doing so, the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) wants business owners to know that the agency can help.

Since the onset of the pandemic, all sectors of the Government have been working to improve their use of technology to maintain or improve the efficiency of their operations. One sector that has made significant progress in this regard is Justice.

From November 1-4, 2021, Jamaica hosted the 7th semi-virtual Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the Americas and the Caribbean under the theme “Building Resilient Economies in the Americas and the Caribbean.’ The aim was to raise awareness of the increasing economic and human cost of disasters in the Americas and the Caribbean, including the special challenges facing...

Everyday an entrepreneur starts a new business in Jamaica. But many of them do not survive beyond a few months. To provide support and guidance to help new entrepreneurs succeed, the Jamaica Employers Federation created the Young Entrepreneurs Association.

Government positioning itself to start compensation review in the public sector next fiscal year. Stay tuned, we’re going for growth right now!

Local brewing company Red Stripe recently unveiled a 134 million dollar multipurpose facility at the company’s St. Andrew location; a project that has received a full endorsement from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.

We tell you more about the activities for National Youth Month, being observed from November 1 to 30.

SRC discusses plans for Science & Technology Month and launches the S&T XXtrordineers JA Docuseries & Publication. Access nomination form at https://bit.ly./3BvbYrj

Acting Principal of the Corinaldi Primary School in St. James, Deon Stern-Anglin, says online classes have been going well and her institution is ready for the resumption of face-to-face classes on November 8.

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) will host a Best Practices Symposium for Community Renewal on November 10, 2021. Registration is now open.