JIS News

State of Public Emergency declared for St Catherine, BOJ to roll out digital currency this month and Students loan bureau launches new website.

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Emergency shelter preparation a priority for government, over 5,500 persons contributing to tourism pension plan and Jamaicans in the diaspora to benefit from national identification system.

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On this week’s House Matters, Zones of Special operations across the island extended by 60 days, Jamaica on track to receive 3.2 stop over visitors for 2022 and new Investment fund to be established in Caribbean.

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Festival Song competition re-opened; Over 800 persons selected for TEF summer programme and 24-hour youth helpline to be improved. The news in detail after the break.

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Jamaica Elected Vice President to UN General Assembly, JCF expanding quick response teams to Western Jamaica and Consumer Affairs Commission urging Jamaicans to shop intentionally.

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RADA St Elizabeth parish office receives new vehicles, Jamaicans encouraged to make use of legal aid council mobile unit and Jamaican Ambassador to the US hosts virtual townhall later today

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Digital currency one step closer to becoming legal tender, Bank of Jamaica projecting economic growth this fiscal year, and RDG rolling out bedside registration app.

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200 Million dollars allocated to repair roads in Montego Bay; Thousands of youth participating in Restorative Justice programme; and Jamaica to celebrate Africa Day on May 25.

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Mask mandate to be reinstated, Health and COVID-19 safety measures being put in place for students sitting external exams, and Agriculture Ministry launching ‘Planting with a Purpose’ drive.

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United Kingdom the latest to back Jamaica’s candidature for Commonwealth Secretary General, Government to facilitate trade relations between Guyana and local private sector players and more WIFI hotspots to be rolled out this fiscal year.

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Government taking steps to mainstream electric vehicles, RADA to launch mobile application and Health and Wellness Ministry confirms 5^th COVID 19 wave.

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Jamaica invites investment by Indian pharmaceutical companies, government spends over 50 billion dollars on national security in six years and section of Tower Street renamed in honour of Indian social reformer.

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Development plans progressing for Montego Bay; Agriculture Ministry fast-tracking national seed policy development, and Port Authority Looking to Develop Space at Montego Bay Freezone.

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Committee formed to review granting of prescriptive rights to nursing practitioners, Junction Road Project nearing completion and new Jail Management System being developed.

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Phased rollout of JAM-DEX underway, Cabinet approves strategic framework for electric mobility and Prime Minister expresses condolences to the family of late Broadcaster and Writer Barbara Gloudon…

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Phase one of National Broadband network 95 percent complete, USAID assisting government to tackle electricity theft and Pfizer vaccine for children under 11 to be available next month.

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Government Making Progress in Addressing Social Housing, Emirates Airlines opening gateways to Africa and the Middle East from Jamaica and Google Donates 1100 Chromebooks to St. Thomas Schools.

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World Lupus Day being observed today, Health and Wellness Ministry introduces CODE CARE initiative, and Tourism stakeholders urged to take part in recycling initiative.

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Prime Minister to meet with stakeholders in Denham Town ZOSO, Foreign Affairs Minister in Africa on working visit and Indian President to make historic State visit to Jamaica…

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