At the close of the month of April closes, JPS is reporting 18 arrests for the illegal abstraction of electricity in the parish of Manchester.  The intensified campaign against theft, which has been supported by members of the security forces, has seen several operations across the parish, targeting both residences and business operations.

The latest arrests, over the course of last week, involved five persons, (including a woman), who were arrested in the Ward Avenue, Grove Road and Georges Valley communities.

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding persons that property tax payment for the financial year 2013-2014 is due on April 30, whether the payment is being made in full or the first instalment. Special arrangements will be made at tax offices across the island on Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30 to accommodate the expected increase in customers.

To facilitate the smooth operations, additional staff will be available to ensure that persons are directed to the correct lines and to process queries.  Persons without a current Property Tax Notice of Assessment or if they are not aware of their valuation number or how much is to be paid, will be directed to get a print out of their property tax obligations, both current and any outstanding amounts.