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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier.

Minister Kellier Commends Broiler Companies for Price Reductions

In the wake of recent announcements by Jamaica Broilers Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is commending the companies for their reduction in the price of chicken meat and other products to consumers. and Caribbean Broilers, Minister...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon.
Dr. Arnaldo Brown (right), in conversation with University of the West Indies Lecturer, Dr. Kadamawe K — Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Dr. Arnaldo Brown (right), in conversation with University of the West Indies Lecturer, Dr. Kadamawe K'nife, during the Mona School of Business and Management's Inaugural Business conference, held on January 8 at the Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort in Montego Bay. The conference was held from January 7 to 9 under the theme: 'Breaking the barriers: enterprise, competitiveness, growth and development'.

Jamaican Diaspora Commended for Support to Country

Relations Between China and Caribbean and Latin America Boosted

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P. — Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

A Barbaric Assault on Freedom Says PM

Vice Chairman of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee (NLPBC), Bishop Stanley Clarke (left), engages in a light conversation with (from second left) Chairman, NLPBC, Rev. Dr. Stevenson Samuels; Senior Vice President, Group Legal Compliance and Corporate Secretary, Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS), Keri-Gaye Brown; and Secretary, NLPBC, Clyde Edwards. Occasion was a press briefing held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, today (January 8) to launch the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast, which will be staged at that hotel on Thursday (January 15).

Victims of Human Trafficking to Receive Help

Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Glendon Harris, addresses the Mona School of Business and Management conference in Montego Bay on Wednesday (January 7).

11 years ago EducationLocal Government

Education and Business Leaders Must Help Shape Labour Force

Montego Bay Mayor, Councillor Glendon Harris, says education and business leaders have a key role to play in shaping the quality of Jamaica’s workforce. “The world is ever changing and as we rise to meet current global opportunities, educational and business leaders must assist Government in amplifying the impact of institutions…in delivering the kind of quality education that will produce...

11 years ago National Security

Police Expect 500 Persons to be Charged Under Anti-Gang Law

The police anticipate that more than 500 persons will face criminal charges this year under the Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Bill, popularly called the anti-gang law. “It is anticipated that over the course of this year, we should see over 500 persons charged under this legislation and this will, in fact, help us to break the back of...

11 years ago National Security

Task Force to Target Criminals in Guns-For-Drugs Trade

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be establishing a Guns-For-Drugs Trade Task Force, as part of efforts to disarm gangs in the country. It will also target members of the criminal underworld, who are involved in the guns-for-drugs trade. The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of crime, Glenmore Hinds, during a press conference at the...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips (2nd left), is assisted by President and Chief Executive Officer of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, Jacqueline Sharp, in unveiling the plaque commemorating the bank’s Fairview Financial Centre in Montego Bay, which was officially opened on Wednesday (January 7). Sharing the moment are Mayor of Montego Bay, His Worship, Councillor Glendon Harris (left); and Scotia Group’s Senior Vice President for English Caribbean International Banking, Bruce Bowen.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Dr. Phillips Confident of Passing 7th IMF Test

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, is expressing confidence that Jamaica will pass its 7th consecutive International Monetary Fund (IMF) quarterly test, when the review of the period ending December 31, 2014 is done later this year. On December 19, the Executive Board of the IMF approved the disbursement of US$67 million for Jamaica following a...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addressing the launch of the inaugural Mona School of Business and Management two-day conference, at the Western Jamaica Campus of the University of the West Indies, in Montego Bay, on January 7.

11 years ago Commerce

Industry Minister Wants Closer Working Relationship Between Govt. and Academia

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, is advocating for a closer working relationship between academia and the Government in formulating policies to boost investment and business confidence in the country. Mr. Hylton said the administration remains committed to create a modern enabling environment for business and enterprise to flourish. This, he emphasised, can only be achieved through...

11 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry Targets Job Scammers

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will this year be stepping up efforts against job scammers, who continue to prey on Jamaicans. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, who warned that persons found to be offering non-existent jobs will be prosecuted. He stressed that these unscrupulous persons cannot be allowed to get...

The new mobile blood collection unit that was handed over to the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) by the United Kingdom (UK)-based Angel Foundation on January 2. The unit will be commissioned into service on Saturday (January 10) at the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) offices in Half-Way-Tree, where the NBTS will launch its 2015 blood drive.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

NBTS Launches 2015 Blood Drive Saturday

The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) will launch its 2015 blood drive on Saturday (January 10), at the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) building in Half-Way-Tree, where it will also commission into service, its new mobile blood collection unit. The blood drive, which is aimed at collecting at least 30, 000 units of blood for the year, is being held...