The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) has acquired an optical digital archival system, which will enable the agency to convert source material of analogue images, sounds and video recordings to digital format. The system, which was handed over during a ceremony today (November 10) at the PBCJ’s South Odeon Avenue offices, was purchased at a cost of US$200,000 through...

Director General at the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor Errol Morrison, says development of nutraceuticals could become the economic saviour for Jamaica. He said ginger, marijuana and the ball moss offer significant potential for product research and development, which could bring major earnings for the country. “If we were to take any one of the three nutraceuticals,...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness announces the creation of the office of National Security Advisor, and the appointment of Major General Antony Anderson to the post. Consistent with international best practices in other jurisdictions such as UK, Canada, USA, India, Australia, and in the pursuance of strategic national security management, the National Security Advisor is the principal technical advisor to the...

Debate began on two Bills in the House of Representatives on November 9, to establish a regulatory framework that will attract and support investment in Jamaica’s horse-racing industry and facilitate the development of Caymanas Track into a modern world-class racing complex. The Bills – Betting, Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act and the Jamaica Racing Commission (Amendment) Act – were piloted...

Jamaica has exceeded all macroeconomic targets for the 14th and final quarterly test under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, addressing a press briefing at the Sagicor offices in Kingston, yesterday (November 10), said he believes Jamaica will easily pass the test in all the...

Thirty-eight students have been recognised for their outstanding academic achievements by the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). The students, who are beneficiaries of the Programme, were recognised on November 9 during an awards ceremony at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, in Kingston. The biennial event was held under the theme ‘Promoting Health and Education for an Empowered Nation’....

Cabinet has approved the award of a contract valued at US$427,000 to consulting engineering firm Stanley Consultants Inc., for the Rio Cobre Basin Water Resources Study. The study forms part of the Kingston Metropolitan Area (KMA) Water Supply Improvement programme and will be overseen by the National Water Commission (NWC). Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel...