Charity organisation Sarah's Children recently joined hands with the S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, to host a luncheon to honour 30 policewomen of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The event, which was held on March 25 at the S Hotel on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard (formerly the Hip Strip), was also in celebration of the 75th anniversary of women...

Several business leaders are expressing optimism about the economy, based on macroeconomic outturns, and the prospects for the calendar year and 2024/25 fiscal period. Notable among the outturns is a reduction in the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, which Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has indicated, is on track to fall to 72...

In a step towards bridging the gap between policy and youth development, young people from diverse backgrounds have been included in the decision-making in relation to aspects of the Vision 2030 National Development Plan. The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth, recently launched the Vision 2030 Youth Thematic Working Group (TWG) with...

In a historic celebration of Jamaica's musical heritage, the government of Jamaica fulfilled a commitment to the establish the Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame, with the induction of 20 esteemed individuals or groups into its prestigious ranks, during Reggae Month 2024. Internationally renowned Reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter Bob Marley and dancehall stars Beenie Man and Bounty Killer were...

The Women's International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Jamaica has made significant strides in fostering inclusivity for women, through the launch of the National WISTA Association, which is geared at creating greater opportunities for women in the maritime sector. WISTA International, which is a global network of over 4,300 female executives and decision-makers in the maritime industry, offers programmes on...

The Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT), the new and improved way of facilitating trade through Jamaica’s borders, continues to enhance Jamaica’s business and trade environment. This Government of Jamaica (GOJ) initiative, operated by the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), was developed to improve the ease of doing business and enhance the country's competitiveness, while bringing together various Border Regulatory Agencies...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill is expressing confidence that Newport West will become a world class logistics facility and a competitive resilient economic zone. Presenting the Government’s position at recent meeting with a delegation from the European Union (EU) Investment Bank, and other officials, the Minister states that the EU is prepared to provide...

The waiting time for patients at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon has decreased significantly since the implementation of the multibillion-dollar Electronic Health Records (EHR) System, four months ago at the facility. The EHR system is being implemented as part of the Health Systems Strengthening Programme, for which Jamaica has received a loan of US$50 million from the Inter-American Development...