Increases For NIS Pensioners 

Increases For NIS Pensioners 

In a Post Cabinet Media Briefing, the Minister of Labour and Social Security says pensioners are now receiving their increases, which range from 23 to 76 per cent under the National Insurance Scheme, NIS.  Other increased benefits were announced as the Minister...
Friday Declared National Day of Mourning for Children

Friday Declared National Day of Mourning for Children

The Governor General today (June 21) declared Friday (June 23) a National Day of Mourning. This decree comes on the heels of the killing of eight-year-old Danielle Rowe, who is the eighth child to be murdered in Jamaica since 2023. Insisting such actions weaken the...
ZOSOs Extended Again, Amendment Delayed

ZOSOs Extended Again, Amendment Delayed

ZOSOs Extended Again and Amendment Delayed – The government’s crime-fighting program, the Zones of Special Operation, ZOSO, has been granted another 60-day extension. However, there is an ongoing effort to amend the operation to establish a more...
PM Tables MPs and Ministers Job Description 

PM Tables MPs and Ministers Job Description 

The Prime Minister on Tuesday tabled a green, white paper in the lower house outlining the job descriptions and code of conduct for Members of Parliament and Cabinet Ministers. The green paper will invite submissions from the Joint Select Committee of Parliament. ...