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Executive Director of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, has suggested that one of the key solutions to the current economic downturn is to optimize the development and growth of small businesses. Addressing a large group of small business operators and business interests from across western Jamaica at a business development seminar at the Wexford Hotel in Montego...

Managers and leaders of organisations are being urged to retool themselves, and to remain current and relevant in order to gain employee confidence and create better working environments and successful businesses. This was put forward at a policy forum on leadership and management, which was hosted by the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) yesterday (Feb. 28) at the Bloomfield...

The School Garden Programme in Manchester will soon benefit from a grant of approximately $835,000 which is being made available under the agricultural and environment grant facility from the Ministry of Education. School Garden Coordinator for Manchester, Dean Collins at a meeting of the Manchester 4-H Clubs Parish Advisory Council Meeting on February 26, explained that the grant is given...

Following an impressive debut last year of the Reggae Symphony, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA), three reggae icons will again grace the stage of the Center for a second performance to be held on Sunday, March 29. The premiere performance "Reggae Symphony 2009" will feature reggae ambassador Freddie McGregor, reggae songstress Marcia Griffiths, and veteran singer...

Implementation of the a bi-lateral air services agreement signed by Jamaica and Brazil has been put on hold, pending, among other things, the divestment of the national carrier, Air Jamaica. The agreement was inked in December 2007, by Transport and Works Minister, Michael Henry, and then Brazilian Ambassador to Jamaica, Cezar Augusto De Souza Lima. It signalled the culmination of...

The smash hit musical, The Harder They Come, based on Jamaica's first feature-length movie of the same name, will be staged in Toronto, Canada, for six weeks starting in July. President of Mirvish Productions, David Mirvish, made the announcement recently at the launch of the 2009/2010 Mirvish Theatre Subscription Season at the Princess of Wales Theatre in downtown Toronto. The...

Mayor of Falmouth, Councilor Colin Gager, has urged investors to adhere to all Parish Council building rules and regulations in the parish, as these will be enforced, irrespective of the magnitude of such investments. Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the Icy Allen Care Centre, on the grounds of the Trelawny Infirmary recently, Mayor Gager emphasized that, "I don't...

Students of the Mandeville-based Church Teachers' College have been urged to contribute to the country's economic and social development, by continuing to pursue success, and maintaining civic pride. The call came from head of Capital and Credit Financial Group, Ryland Campbell, as he addressed students and faculty members at the institution's open lecture held on February 24. He said much...

Executive Director of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Al Powell has reiterated the Authority's commitment to providing the best extension service, and most effective marketing assistance to farmers. Giving the main address at an open day organized by the RADA Portland Office, Mr. Powell said this undertaking was out of recognition of the critical role the farming community plays...

Several communities in Portland are poised to benefit from training and social development programmes, aimed at improving their socio-economic conditions. One such area, Janga Gully in Port Antonio, will see the HEART Trust/NTA providing certification for persons who are already equipped with a number of skills, but who are not certified. The Trust will also be offering training to other...

Dr. Richard Bernal, alternate executive director of the Inter-American Development Bank(IDB) in Washington, will be the main speaker when the 3-day pre-budget cabinet retreat resumes at Jamaica House, today(Saturday). According to Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Olivia Grange, Dr. Bernal will speak to the cabinet on the shape and future of the global economic and financial infrastructure. Dr....

Chief Executive Officer of the Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF), Donna Parchment-Brown, says that the celebration of the National Year of Dispute Resolution, should create the basis for a reduction in conflicts this year. "A National Year of Dispute Resolution gives us, as Jamaicans, a broad area of opportunity to reflect on our capacity as individuals to engage together to resolve...