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President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA), Metry Seaga, addressing the recent Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) Business Breakfast at the S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James.

Strong Turnout Expected for Jamaica International Exhibition

More than 80 exhibiters and 140 buyers from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and the Caribbean are expected to attend the second annual Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE), slated for the Montego Bay Convention Centre from May 30 to June...

Deputy Governor-General, Hon. Steadman Fuller (centre); President of the Court of Appeal, C. Dennis Morrison (fifth right) and Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes (fifth left), with members of the judiciary who were sworn in to higher offices during a ceremony at King’s House on April 23. From left are Simone Wolfe Reece, who has been appointed Pusine Judge; Natalie Hart Hines, who has been appointed Master-in-Chambers; Tricia Hutchinson, to act as Puisne Judge; David Fraser, who will act as Judge of the Court of Appeal; and Yvonne Brown, Andrea Pettigrew Collins, Calys Wiltshire, and Anne-Marie Nembhard, who have been appointed Puisne Judges.

Judges Sworn in to Serve in Higher Posts

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), in discussion with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan, following the Government of Jamaica (GOJ)/IMF joint press conference at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, in March, for the Fifth IMF Precautionary Stand-By Arrangement (PSBA) Review.

Strong Implementation of ERP Continues to Yield Significant Dividends – IMF

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), views baby chickens at the St. Mary Agricultural Show, held yesterday (April 22) at the Gray’s Inn Sports Complex in Annotto Bay. Also pictured (from left) are Assistant Vice President at Hi-Pro, Colonel Jaimie Ogilvie; Opposition Spokesman on Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Fenton Ferguson; and President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton.

Discussions to be Held with Private Landowners – Shaw

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (centre), and President of the St. James Association of Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Glendon Harris (right), listen intently to Centre Manager of the Georgia 4-H Centre , Nichi Ennis, at the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, which was held in St. James on April 22.

JAS to Become Non-Governmental Organisation

Ms Heather Pinnock, General Manager, Urban Development Corporation

7 years ago Development

UDC Board Appoints New General Manager

The Board of Directors of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has appointed Ms Heather Pinnock, General Manager of the entity as of April 1, 2019. Ms Pinnock acted as General Manager from September 24, 2018 until the time of her appointment. Prior to that she served as Deputy General Manager, Planning Development and Project Management Division. According to Chairman Senator...

President of the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ), Hugh Johnson (right) shares in conversation with (from left): Conference Committee member, Reginald Budhan; Assistant General Manager/Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at the JN Group, Dr. Dana Dixon; and Wisynco Group Chairman, William Mahfood, at the Small Business Association of Jamaica’s second regional MSME Conference, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

MSME’s Encouraged to Raise Funding Through Capital Market

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to explore the possibility of raising funding through capital market options, such as the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). “The active steps include having your plan and the goal to be a listed company. Begin by keeping proper records, start to prepare a business plan, and actively surround yourselves with persons who...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Hon. Olivia Grange (left), converses with Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (centre), and National Labour Day Activities Coordinator in the Ministry, Pat Amos, during a Workers

7 years ago CommunityCultureYouth

Labour Day Activities Focusing on Children’s Safety

Children’s safety is the focus of activities being organised by the Government to commemorate Labour Day this year, on Thursday, May 23. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says special emphasis is being placed on instituting safeguards for children on the roads and at schools. “It is timely, and I think we should also address… the safety...

Acting Assistant Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Julian Davis-Buckle, speaking at the recent launch of the third annual Nathan Ebanks Foundation (NEF) Family Expo and Special Needs Fair at the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation in Kingston

7 years ago Local Government

Jamaica Fire Brigade Urges Adherence to National Building Code and Disabilities Act

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging adherence by individuals and entities to stipulations under the National Building Code Jamaica, and the Disabilities Act, 2014. Both are central to the building applications process and property site inspections Acting Assistant Commissioner at the JFB, Julian Davis-Buckle, said building specifications in Jamaica should be in accordance with stipulations under the law, particularly in relation...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second right), peruses a First Global Bank (FGB) brochure which was presented to him by the institution’s Marketing Officer, Shanelle Bethune (right), on the final day of a three-day regional Micro, Small and Medium-size Enterprise (MSME) conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on April 18. Looking on (from left) are: Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) President, Hugh Johnson and SBAJ Director, Garnett Reid.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Exploring Asset-Based Financing for MSMEs

The Government is exploring the feasibility of utilizing accounts receivables asset-based financing as a funding option for micro, small and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs). The concept allows business owners to access capital that is secured by outstanding invoices or money owed by clients procuring goods and services on credit. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says a cross...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), listens attentively to member of the Chinese Bright Journey Eye Care Mission technical team, Dr. Xi Chen, as they observe a cataract surgery being conducted by members of the Mission. The Minister visited the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) on Thursday (April 18), where the surgeries are being done.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Eye Care Mission Could Exceed Surgery Target

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the visiting Bright Journey Eye Care Mission is set to exceed its target of 500 cataract surgeries. The 11-member Chinese technical team is performing free cataract surgeries at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) on Jamaicans in need. The members, who began working at KPH from April 2 and will end on 26, comprise...

Chairman of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Dr Pauline Mullings, displays the calendar of activities for Child Month 2019, which will be observed in May. Occasion was the launch on April 17, at the GraceKennedy Harbour Street Office, downtown Kingston.

7 years ago Youth

Focus on Children With Special Needs in May

Jamaica will observe Child Month 2019 in May, under the theme ‘Encourage, Enable, Include Me’. Speaking at the launch, held on April 17 at the GraceKennedy Harbour Street office, downtown Kingston, Chairman of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Dr. Pauline Mullings, said this year’s theme is applicable for all children; however, emphasis will be placed on children with special...