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Companies Office of Jamaica to launch mobile app to help customers access business services

Companies Office of Jamaica to launch mobile app to help customers access business services

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is preparing to launch a mobile application that will make it easier for customers to access a wide range of business services and receive timely filing reminders.Chief Executive Officer and Registrar, Shellie Leon, explained that the app forms part of the agency’s

Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development wants to be alerted if NWA contractors paying workers below minimum wage

Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development wants to be alerted if NWA contractors paying workers below minimum wage

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams, has requested that her Ministry be alerted if National Works Agency (NWA) contractors pay workers below the minimum wage.The issue was discussed at Wednesday's meeting of Parliament's Public Administration

Education Ministry says 2026 PEP Examinations successfully administered

Education Ministry says 2026 PEP Examinations successfully administered

Thirty-one thousand eight hundred and six students were registered for the exams, which were held on Wednesday and Thursday.

In a statement, the Ministry noted that the smooth execution of the examinations underscores its commitment to resilience, equity and student success, even in the aftermath of

Opposition calls for establishment of an independent Environmental Protection Agency

Opposition calls for establishment of an independent Environmental Protection Agency

This entity would be empowered to make evidence-based decisions in the national interest.

Mr. Newell was reacting to yesterday's landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court, which declared unconstitutional, void and of no effect the 2020 environmental permit granted to Bengal Development Limited for

Constitutional Court rules that environmental permit issued to Bengal Development Limited for mining project is unconstitutional

Constitutional Court rules that environmental permit issued to Bengal Development Limited for mining project is unconstitutional

The decision marks a significant win for residents of St. Ann who had mounted a legal challenge against the approval.

The court’s judgment effectively halts plans for quarrying in the Dry Harbour Mountains, an area regarded as environmentally sensitive.

Government to resume paying performance increments to public sector employees

Government to resume paying performance increments to public sector employees

This follows a meeting on Wednesday between the Finance Ministry and the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU).

Both parties reached an agreement to resume annual performance based salary increments.

Dr. Angela Brown Burke accepts responsibility for mace incident but says context matters

Dr. Angela Brown Burke accepts responsibility for mace incident but says context matters

Opposition Member of Parliament Dr. Angela Brown Burke says while she accepts responsibility for lifting the parliamentary mace during Tuesday’s sitting of the Lower House, the broader context must also be taken into account.

The incident occurred as the House debated the National Reconstruction and

Works Minister Robert Morgan says SPARK is delivering measurable results

Works Minister Robert Morgan says SPARK is delivering measurable results

Works Minister Robert Morgan says the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) programme is delivering measurable results.

The Minister noted that SPARK is already in active implementation with seven work orders issued covering 313 roads island-wide.

MOCA arrests fourth person in multi-million dollar mortgage fraud probe

MOCA arrests fourth person in multi-million dollar mortgage fraud probe

A fourth person has been arrested in the multi-million dollar mortgage fraud which targeted several financial institutions across the island between January 2023 and April 2024.

The 36-year-old suspect was arrested yesterday by members of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) at

Police believe argument over ice led to stabbing death of Kingston higgler yesterday; alleged attacker fatally shot by lawmen

Police believe argument over ice led to stabbing death of Kingston higgler yesterday; alleged attacker fatally shot by lawmen

Commanding officer for the Kingston Central Police, Superintendent Mischka Forbes says an argument over ice is believed to have led to the stabbing death of a higgler along Love Lane yesterday.

Dead is 50-year-old Katherine Wallace of Fleet Street, Kingston.

Companies Office of Jamaica to launch mobile app to help customers access business services

Friday, May 01, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is preparing to launch a mobile application that will make it easier for customers to access a wide range of business services and receive timely filing reminders.Chief Executive Officer and Registrar, Shellie Leon, explained that the app forms part of the agency’s ongoing digital transformation strategy, aimed at enhancing convenience and improving service delivery.

Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development wants to be alerted if NWA contractors paying workers below minimum wage

Friday, May 01, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams, has requested that her Ministry be alerted if National Works Agency (NWA) contractors pay workers below the minimum wage.The issue was discussed at Wednesday's meeting of Parliament's Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC).

“I want to medal” Fletcher has U20 World Champs in sight

Thursday, April 30, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Following her sensational run that helped Hydel High secure an historic five straight victories at the Penn Relays last weekend, Nastassia Fletcher is hoping to continue that good form into this weekend's fifth staging of the East Coast International showcase at Morgan State University in Maryland.

“Still a lot to prove” Douglas eyes excellence this season

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Carifta Games Austin Sealy Award winner Shanoya Douglas of Holland High remains fully focused as she prepares for the upcoming World Under 20 Championships to be held in Oregon in August.

Shenseea & Daddy Yankee drop ‘Echo’ as World Cup album’s third single

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall artiste Shenseea and Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee have ignited the FIFA World Cup 2026 build-up with Echo, a new single from the tournament’s official soundtrack.

Shaggy says performing for the ‘King of Pop’ was one of the highlights of his career

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Reggae and dancehall megastar Shaggy says one of the highlights of his career was performing for the King of Pop in 2001.