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Gov’t implements Electronic Signature and Electronically Signed Records Policy

Gov’t implements Electronic Signature and Electronically Signed Records Policy

Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks spearheaded the implementation at this morning's Post Cabinet Press Briefing. According to Ambassador Marks, the primary objectives of the policy are to establish, a standardized risk based frame

Finance Minister assures that online shopping will not be included in announced Digital Services Tax

Finance Minister assures that online shopping will not be included in announced Digital Services Tax

The Finance Minister sought to clear up questions surrounding the tax, during her budget debate closing presentation yesterday. She said goods purchased digitally and delivered physically will not be taxed.

NWC customers urged to store water for use as restrictions continue in sections of Kingston and St. Andrew

NWC customers urged to store water for use as restrictions continue in sections of Kingston and St. Andrew

With water regulations in effect in sections of Kingston and St. Andrew, National Water Commission (NWC) customers are being urged to store water for use outside of scheduled supply hours. The regulatory measures, which started on Monday, apply to customers served by the Constant Spring Water System.

Small Business Association of Jamaica welcomes Government’s decision to reserve 20% of Government contracts for small enterprises

Small Business Association of Jamaica welcomes Government’s decision to reserve 20% of Government contracts for small enterprises

President of the Small Business Association of Jamaica, Garnett Reid, has welcomed the Government's decision to reserve 20 per cent of Government contracts for small enterprises.He was reacting to Finance Minister Fayval Williams' announcement of the Set-Asides Programme during her budget debate presentation

Finance Ministry to host public meeting with small businesses on Set-Aside initiative

Finance Ministry to host public meeting with small businesses on Set-Aside initiative

The Finance Ministry will be hosting a public meeting with small business operators tomorrow to prepare them for participation in the Set-Aside initiative.

The Public Procurement Set-Aside Framework is aimed at getting more small-sized local businesses to bid for government contracts.

SBAJ concerned about adverse impact of water restrictions on members in Corporate Area

SBAJ concerned about adverse impact of water restrictions on members in Corporate Area

As sections of the Corporate Area enter another day of water regulations, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) has expressed concern that the restrictions could have negative implications on members.

The restrictions took effect on Monday and apply to customers served by the Constant Spring

A proper capitalised Electricity Disaster Fund requires structured contributions, not ad hoc responses – Morrison

A proper capitalised Electricity Disaster Fund requires structured contributions, not ad hoc responses – Morrison

That's the comment from Group Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Livingstone Morrison, as he proposed specific areas of action to develop a practical financing framework for Jamaica to cushion external shocks. Mr. Morrison was speaking at the office of utilities regulation’s 12th

Tax on non-alcoholic sugar sweetened beverages redesigned to apply to amount of sugar instead of beverage volume

Tax on non-alcoholic sugar sweetened beverages redesigned to apply to amount of sugar instead of beverage volume

The tax on non-alcoholic sugar sweetened beverages has been redesigned to now apply to the amount of sugar in it, instead of on the beverage volume.

The change was made in response to concerns raised by manufacturers and recent discussions in the wake of the initial announcement of the proposed tax,

JPS says customers will see increases in fuel charge on bills due to Middle East War

JPS says customers will see increases in fuel charge on bills due to Middle East War

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says customers will see increases in the fuel charge on bills due to the war in the Middle East.

The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran is in its 25th day.

Possible airport delays loom for Love & Harmony Cruise travelers

Possible airport delays loom for Love & Harmony Cruise travelers

Organizers of the popular Love & Harmony cruise are urging passengers booked on the upcoming six-day, five-night excursion to brace for possible travel delays, citing ongoing disruptions linked to the partial United States government shutdown.

Gov’t implements Electronic Signature and Electronically Signed Records Policy

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks spearheaded the implementation at this morning's Post Cabinet Press Briefing. According to Ambassador Marks, the primary objectives of the policy are to establish, a standardized risk based frame work for the use of electronic signatures, improve efficiency, among other things.

Finance Minister assures that online shopping will not be included in announced Digital Services Tax

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

The Finance Minister sought to clear up questions surrounding the tax, during her budget debate closing presentation yesterday. She said goods purchased digitally and delivered physically will not be taxed.

Richards mines second consecutive bronze -Jamaica’s medal tally moves to three at World Indoors

Saturday, March 21, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Jamaica added a bronze medal to the tally this morning on Day 2 of the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland to take the overall medal achievement to three - two silver and one bronze to sit in 5th place on the overall table. Raymond Richards secured his second consecutive World Indoors bronze medal when he claimed third place in the men's high jump with a season best 2.26 metres.

Silver lining for Jamaica – Day 1 World Indoor Championships

Friday, March 20, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Jamaica closed day one of the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland with two silver medals for 4th place overall on the medal table. The number two ranked in the world Jordan Scott notched the first medal while Kishane Thompson made it two shortly after.

Possible airport delays loom for Love & Harmony Cruise travelers

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Organizers of the popular Love & Harmony cruise are urging passengers booked on the upcoming six-day, five-night excursion to brace for possible travel delays, citing ongoing disruptions linked to the partial United States government shutdown.

Attorney Bridgett Bennett advises swift action in Rygin King ICE detention case

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Following news of dancehall artiste Rygin King’s detention by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, US based immigration attorney Bridgett Bennett says the first thing the artiste’s team needs to do is determine where he is being detained.