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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.

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...

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.

JSE to Launch Social Enterprise Exchange

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).

Tourism on Course for Record-Breaking Growth – Bartlett

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.

Regulations for Hemp Industry by 2018

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.

Cannabis Licensing Authority Receives 236 Applications

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...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. (FILE)

9 years ago Justice

Govt to Amend Gun Court Act

The Government intends to amend the Gun Court Act to allow for all non-capital murder cases, involving the use of the gun, to be tried by a judge only. Non-capital murder cases refer to those where the particular offence is not punishable by death. Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, made the disclosure during debate on the Criminal Justice (Administration)...

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards (left), listens as Executive Director of the Jamaica Diaspora Institute (JDI), Professor Neville Ying (third left) engages Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SportMax, Oliver McIntosh (3rd right), at the JAMPRO session of the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Kingston on July 25. Others (from 2nd left) are: Moderator of the panel discussion, Senator Don Wehby; Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Chief Executive Officer of KIC Ventures, USA, Dr. Kingsley Chin (2nd right); and Manager of Pedro Plains Sauces and Director of the Jamaica Exporters Association (JEA), Paul Lewis.

9 years ago Commerce

Jamaica Ripe for Business – JAMPRO Head

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards, is renewing calls for Jamaicans in the Diaspora to invest in the country of their birth. She said that a number of economic indicators are trending in the right direction, which makes the country ripe for business. “We have macro-economic stability, we’re reducing the current account deficit and we have a low and...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange.

9 years ago Sport

Reggae Boyz Did Well — Grange

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has told the Reggae Boyz that they did well although they did not win the Gold Cup. Miss Grange made the comment last night after the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup which Jamaica lost to the United States one goal to two. The Sport Minister said the Reggae...

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Government to Review Jamaica’s Foreign Policy — PM Holness

The Government is to review Jamaica’s foreign affairs and foreign trade policy to strategically align them to the country’s growth and development targets. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the disclosure today (July 26) to members of Jamaica’s diplomatic community in London at Jamaica’s High Commission in the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister was en route to begin an official working...

Members of the Jamaica Middle East Diaspora, Christen King (left) and Administrator, Marcia Clarke, at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference being held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. It is the first time that the group, formed in 2016, is being represented at the conference.

9 years ago Diaspora

Jamaica Middle East Diaspora Eager to Give Back

The Jamaica Middle East Diaspora is looking to partner with local entities on various projects in support of national development. “All of us have a common goal, which is we love our country and we want to give back,” said Administrator of the group, Marcia Clarke. “We are passionate and we are ready to support. We do not want to...

National Security Minister Hon. Robert Montague Addressing the Jamaica 55 Diaspora conference.

9 years ago DiasporaNational Security and Peace

500 Illegal Weapons Seized Since January

Approximately 500 illegal weapons have been taken off the streets under the ‘Get the Guns’ campaign for the six-month period from January to June. Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, in making the disclosure at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Monday (July 24), said the figure represents a 32 per...