Jamaicans Urged To Do Farming

 When contemplating her career path as a youngster, Citerina Atkins did not have farming on her list of options, but three years into her journey as a member of the agricultural sector, she is now an advocate for embracing farming as a viable career. The young co-founder of Gerty’s Agro-Produce tells JIS News that she started considering […]

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Tax Man to open again soon.

KINGSTON, Jamaica— Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says that taxpayers will be able to conduct business with the Tax Authority this Saturday, April 24. TAJ said the move comes as the agency tries to provide more options to do business in light of the recently updated Disaster Risk Management Orders. The following Tax Offices will operate […]

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Lisa Hanna Wants Government Unity

Hanna, in her 2021/22 sectoral debate presentation in the House of Representatives Tuesday, said the best way to do this is to promote international trade policy through proactive approaches. “In other words, it’s time for Jamaica to seize the economic growth solutions global trade has made available to us. Good things don’t come to those […]

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St. Ann Court Lockdown Due to Lockdown

Further information on reopening will be provided in the coming days. Matters that were scheduled to be heard on today and tomorrow, including matters before the Circuit Court, will be adjourned and new dates assigned. Beneficiaries of maintenance monies who still receive their payments via cheques will be able to collect their cheques on Friday […]

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PEP Results Satisfactory For Most

Parents and teachers at three primary schools in St. Ann are experiencing pleasure with the results of the recently released Primary Exit Profile (PEP). Melonie Simpson told JIS News that she is elated as her daughter Akilah, who attends Golden Grove All-Age, has been awarded a place at Ferncourt High School. Ms. Simpson said she […]

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Ja to Receive Additional Flights from Atlanta

The much anticipated winter tourist season, which officially starts in another two weeks, will be significantly boosted by some 60,000 visitors courtesy of Delta Vacations and the Mexico headquartered, Turissimo Excursions. The two destination management companies, have facilitated a partnership where Jamaica will be receiving a number of weekly additional Delta Airlines flights from Atlanta, […]

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