Businesses, Homeowners Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Season

As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, insurers are urging business operators and homeowners to make all the necessary preparations that could minimise the impact of severe weather on their property. The advice comes as the regional insurance industry faces increased rates from reinsurers, who have been distancing themselves from the Caribbean and Latin America, citing […]

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How much do you know about Insurance Premiums?

Do you sometimes wonder how your insurance provider determines your premium?  You’re not alone. Many people are unaware of the factors that go into calculating their insurance premiums. Insurance companies take several factors into consideration when making a decision on how much a customer pays for coverage. What is an insurance premium? An insurance premium […]

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Jamaica Environment Trust (JET)

In 2008, the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) became national coordinators of International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) activities in Jamaica.  The ICC Day takes place on the third Saturday in September every year, and is the largest one-day volunteer event in the world.JNGI has been sponsoring this event from about 2005, with the main objective of building […]

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What is Insurance?

How much do you know about insurance? Although the topic is familiar to many people, sometimes it is misunderstood. What is insurance? Why should persons insure their property? These are common questions that people often ask. Insurance is a contract between two parties, the insurer (the company) and the insured (the individual), that provides financial […]

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Road Traffic Act

The new Road Traffic Act https://japarliament.gov.jm/attachments/article/339/the road traffic act 2018.pdf (2018) and the Road Traffic Regulations (2022) have been in effect since February 1, 2023. By obeying the laws of the road, you can avoid paying fines and losing points from your driver’s licence. You could also help to make our roads safer. Below are […]

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Four Reasons to Avoid Getting Your Driver’s Licence Suspended

Have you ever thought of the possible consequences you could incur if your driver’s licence becomes suspended? Under the new Road Traffic Act, losing 10 points could result in your licence being suspended for six months.  If you lose 14 points, your licence will be suspended for a year, and amassing 20 or more points […]

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Road Crashes Affect Socio-Economic Development

The high incidence of road traffic crashes in Jamaica is troubling and a great cause for concern for road safety stakeholders, due to its undesirable socio-economic impact. Statistics provided by the Road Traffic Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining shows that 2,000 fatal crashes have occurred over the past five years, accounting for […]

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Avoid Drowsy Driving

Drowsy driving is a prevalent road safety issue that places all road users at risk. It is a significant contributor to road crashes causing injuries and deaths every year. Statistics provided by the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining showed that there were 331 crashes in Jamaica from 2010 to 2019 […]

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Restraining Road Rage

If you have ever been the victim or eyewitness to a road rage incident, then you are familiar with its awful effects. Road rage is a common phenomenon that occurs daily on our Jamaican thoroughfares and poses a significant risk to life and property. Many people may recall the news of a motor vehicle crash […]

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