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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.

SRC to Stage Food Product Standardisation Workshop

Local food entrepreneurs looking to ensure consistency in the quality of their products are being encouraged to attend the virtual food product standardisation workshop being hosted by the Scientific Research Council on January 31. “The workshop caters to everyone, and...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Statement from Prime Minister Holness on the Status of His Banking Relationship with SSL

The Judiciary has committed to rectifying possible discrepancies on the Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS). This comes as several persons have indicated that they have paid the fines for their traffic tickets and that the tickets remain on the TTMS.

Judicary Addresses Concerns Surrounding Traffic Tickets

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles.

Richard Byles Appointed to Chair FSC Board

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking during a policy address on the financial sector regulation held on Monday (January 23) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston.

FBI to Assist SSL Fraud Investigation

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking during a policy address on the financial sector on Monday (January 23) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston.

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Stiffer Penalties Coming for Breaches of Financial Laws

The Government is moving to review several pieces of financial sector legislation to apply more stringent penalties for breaches. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the disclosure during a policy address on the financial sector held on Monday (January 23) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston. Dr....

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the opening of Grennell’s Driving School Crash Free Defensive Driving Workshop, held today (January 23), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

3 years ago Transport

Stakeholders Urged to Work Together to Reduce Road Fatalities

A call has been made by Minister of Transport and Mining, Audley Shaw, for stakeholders to work together to make commuting on the roadways a safe undertaking for all, where lives will be saved. Delivering the keynote address at the opening of Grennell’s Driving School Crash Free Defensive Driving Workshop, held today (January 23), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is now accepting applications for licences to fish for conch and the allocation of individual catch quotas for the 2023 conch fishing season.

3 years ago Fisheries

Applications Open for Conch Fishing Licences

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is now accepting applications for licences to fish for conch and the allocation of individual catch quotas for the 2023 conch fishing season. This comes ahead of the opening of the 2023 conch fishing season, which begins on March 1. The deadline for receiving all applications is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023 for...

3 years ago Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

PM Pledges to Uncover Extent of Fraud at SSL

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says no effort will be spared in uncovering the full extent of fraudulent activity at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) and bringing the perpetrators to justice. The Prime Minister gave this undertaking in a statement on Friday (Jan. 20), where he said he was upset and disgusted at the revelations. Mr. Holness, who...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (standing, right,) looks on as Chief Executive Officer of Home Grown Produce, David Young (seated, right) and Cascade Community Farmers Group member, Thelma Watson (seated, centre), display a signed contract, during an Agri-Business Symposium on January 19 at the Tropics View Hotel in Manchester. Others sharing the moment (from left) are Davis Town Farmers Group member, Juliet Taylor; Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Manchester Parish Manager, Winston Miller; and Angella Walker from the Cascade Community Farmers Group.

3 years ago Agriculture

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Attends Agri-Business Symposium

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (standing, right,) looks on as Chief Executive Officer of Home Grown Produce, David Young (seated, right) and Cascade Community Farmers Group member, Thelma Watson (seated, centre), display a signed contract, during an Agri-Business Symposium on January 19 at the Tropics View Hotel in Manchester. Others sharing the moment (from left) are...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. The Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking during a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (January 19).

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Commits to Full Transparency Into Activities at SSL

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has given the commitment of complete transparency into alleged fraudulent activities at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). In a statement issued on January 19, Dr. Clarke also assured the public of full disclosure regarding the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and its role and decisions on the matter. He...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks during a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (January 19).

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

New Head at Financial Services Commission

Chief Prudential Officer at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Kerron Burrell, has been seconded to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) to head the agency’s operations, following the resignation of Executive Director, Everton McFarlane, effective January 31, 2023. This was announced on Thursday (January 19) by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, while speaking during...