Jamaica must look to become globally competitive in the area of productivity, says Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. “The reality is the market that we are in now is much more competitive. When we talk about global competitiveness it means you must be more productive because if you are going to compete in a global...

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is advising that persons may experience disruptions when calling the entity’s 211 Child Abuse Reporting Hotline. An advisory from the Agency indicates that the disruptions that individuals may experience up until Friday (June 23) are due to an islandwide upgrade of its communications system. The CPFSA has apologised for any resulting inconvenience...

Farmers in sections of South St. Elizabeth, South Manchester and parts of St. Ann who were recently affected by heavy rains are to benefit from a $63-million support package from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, who toured some of the affected areas last week, made the announcement today (June 21). Speaking at the...

Friday, June 23 has been proclaimed a National Day of Mourning for Jamaica’s Children. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, read a Proclamation during a ceremony at King’s House on Wednesday (June 21), declaring the Day that will serve to mourn the loss of Jamaica’s children who have been killed and support those suffering abuse. Prime Minister,...

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 20), approved a further 60-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven areas across Jamaica. They are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar, in Westmoreland. In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of...

A ‘4E’ strategy has been developed by the Trade Board Limited (TBL) to identify and resolve issues surrounding Jamaica’s exports. Trade Administrator and TBL Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Major (Ret’d) Hugh Blake, says this is among the strategies that are being pursued by the agency to support the country’s export growth. He was speaking at a recent seminar at the...

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Export Max Programme is being hailed as a driver of business growth by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. Delivering the keynote address at the closing ceremony for cohort three of the Enterprise Development for Export Growth under the initiative, held on June 20 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel...