Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says that local manufacturers stand to gain by having their products certified with the ‘Jamaica Made’ mark by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ). Speaking at the Jamaica Exporters’ Association’s (JEA) inaugural two-day packaging exposition and conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday, September 10, Mr. Hylton said the...

The Ministry of National Security is actively taking steps to address the increase in the homicide rates for the period July and August, 2013. These include accelerating the passage of relevant legislation, enhancing the mobility and technical capability of the force, increasing police checkpoints, among other measures. In a report in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 10, Portfolio Minister,...

Residents across the Corporate Area who wish to pay to repair streetlights in their communities, now have the opportunity to do so formally, following the passage of a Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) resolution on Tuesday, September 10. The resolution, which was moved by Councillor Ian Telfer of the Hughenden Division, during the Council’s monthly meeting at its Church...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the recent improvement in Jamaica’s ranking on the World Economic Forum Global Competitive Index, reflects the positive efforts and commitment by Government to strengthen the country’s business competitiveness platform. The latest Competitiveness Index Report shows the country’s ranking improving by three places, climbing from 97 to 94. Speaking at Tuesday’s (September...

A ruling could be handed down during Wednesday’s (September 11) final sitting of the appeals hearing for banned Jamaican quarter-miler, Dominique Blake. Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCo), Lackston Robinson is expected to continue his submission, which began on Tuesday. Lawyers on both sides commenced presenting closing submissions before a six-member Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCo) Appeals Tribunal, chaired by Justice Howard Cooke,...

The Ministry of Youth and Culture has condemned the brutal rape and attack on a 15 year old St. Mary girl by her father, and is planning to conduct child abuse sensitization sessions in the community where the gruesome incident took place. The sessions designed to educate residents about the signs of child abuse and how to prevent as well...

Greater health safeguards are being urged for Jamaica’s young people, if the goal of a healthier nation is to be achieved and sustained. This urging comes from Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, who laments the prevailing “worrying trend” of young people engaging in harmful habits such as smoking. Speaking at Friday’s (September 6) launch of Caribbean Wellness Day 2013,...