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Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Laws Amended for Companies to Repurchase Shares

Companies listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) will soon have the option to repurchase their shares tax free. This follows the passage of three Bills which are being amended to allow for a tax exemption for listed companies using...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, enjoys a sample of Devon House ‘I Scream’ at the official opening of the expanded parlour on the grounds of Devon House in Kingston on July 24. Others (from left) are: Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange; former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga; and Managing Director of Scoops Unlimited, Carol Clarke-Webster.

Bigger, Better Ice Cream Parlour Opens at Devon House

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)

Steps Being Taken to Deal with Training of More Nurses

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes his presentation at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (July 26). Listening (from 2nd left) are: Chairperson of the Gastronomy Network and Linkages Council Member, Nicola Madden-Greig; Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spencer; and Edward Wray of the Rasta Indigenous Village.

Diaspora a Powerful Market for Tourism – Bartlett

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking on the final day of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference about the Jamaica House concept returning to the United Kingdom in August. The conference was held in Kingston from July 23-26.

Jamaica House Returns to the UK

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on July 26.

9 years ago Culture

‘Jamaica 55’ Legacy Projects for National Development

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the ‘Jamaica 55’ Legacy Projects that have been identified for implementation will be leveraged as catalysts for national development. They include: the development of sport infrastructure, national monuments and Jamaica 55 publications, which she said are intended to “deepen the spirit of patriotism and nationalism of all Jamaicans.” Ms. Grange...

Adjunct Professor, Seminole State College, United States of America (USA), Professor Dwight Elliot (left), shares a moment with the Lead, Jamaica Diaspora Agriculture and Technology Task Forces, USA, Kimone Gooden (centre), and Chief Information Officer, GraceKennedy and Moderator of the ICT, Digitisation and the future of work Plenary session, Simon Roberts, at the Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on July 26.

9 years ago Community

Diaspora Technology Task Force Urges Members to Hire Jamaicans

The Diaspora Technology Task Force is calling for members to hire Jamaican talent who can work from home online. “There is a huge opportunity for businesses in the Diaspora to leverage virtual resources and freelance talent to save costs and perform work in your businesses, that you would normally hire someone in your neighbourhood to do, and Jamaica can be...

Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Deputy General Manager, Robin Levy, outlining details about the JSE Social Enterprise Exchange (JAMSIIX). He was speaking during the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Wednesday, July 26.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

JSE to Launch Social Enterprise Exchange

The Diaspora’s support is being lobbied for the Jamaica Stock Exchange Social Enterprise Exchange (JAMSIIX), which is slated to be launched in 2018. The engagement is an initiative of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), which aims to provide funding support for local Social Business Enterprises (SBEs). Deputy General Manager, Robin Levy, extended the invitation to delegates attending the Jamaica 55...

9 years ago Tourism

Tourism on Course for Record-Breaking Growth – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the sector is on course for “record -breaking growth” this year. He said that revenue earnings for the first half of the year is estimated at US$1.84 billion, which is an increase of over eight per cent compared to the first six months of 2016. The Minister was addressing Wednesday’s (July 26) session...

Cannabis Licensing Authority Chairperson, Hyacinth Lightbourne, addressing a session on medical marijuana at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference on Tuesday (July 25) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

9 years ago Agriculture

Regulations for Hemp Industry by 2018

Chairperson of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Hyacinth Lightbourne says regulations being developed to guide a legal hemp industry in Jamaica should be in place next year. She made the disclosure during a session on medical marijuana at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference on Tuesday (July 25) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, Downtown Kingston. Ms. Lightbourne said that a systematic...

Cannabis Licensing Authority Chairperson, Hyacinth Lightbourne (left), in discussion with Lecturer, University of the West Indies Mona, Richard Crawford (centre) and President, College of Agriculture, Science and Education, Dr. Derrick Deslandes, during a session on medical marijuana at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference on Tuesday (July 25) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

9 years ago Agriculture

Cannabis Licensing Authority Receives 236 Applications

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has, to date, received 236 applications for licences since commencing the process last year. Chairperson, Hyacinth Lightbourne, says five categories of licenses are issued covering: cultivation, processing, transportation, retail, and research and development. She said that of the 236 applications, two licences have been granted and 44 conditionally approved, while pointing out that none has,...

9 years ago Community

STATIN Proposes Establishment of National Statistics Commission

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is recommending the establishment of a National Statistics Commission as part of the proposed amendments to the Statistics Act. Director General of STATIN, Carol Coy noted that the commission would be an advisory group to the Government, consisting of persons who have knowledge and interest in statistics. “We envisage that this commission will look...