The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) continued its observance of Fire Safety Awareness Week with an exposition on Wednesday (October 26) at Mandela Park, St. Andrew. The event, hosted by the Kingston and St. Andrew (KSA) Fire Brigade, featured a display of fire-fighting equipment such as extinguishers and forcible entry tools, while there were posters providing fire-safety tips. Emergency medical technicians...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says a concerted effort must be made by countries in the region to be less dependent on oil. Addressing the opening of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) conference at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26, the Prime Minister said that opportunities that are available through energy diversification...

The House of Representatives has unanimously approved a motion calling for the lifting of the economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba by the United States (US). The motion, which was brought to the House by Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, is in support of a Resolution submitted by Cuba to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), titled ‘Necessity...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers. Addressing the 14th annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utilities Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26, the Prime Minister pointed out that the OUR...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is urging the private sector to lead the way in research and development, in an effort to foster economic growth in the country. “The Government will create the legislative and policy framework; however, the private sector needs to take up the challenge of investing in research and development,” the...

Food-Safety Specialist in the Environmental Health Unit at the Ministry of Health, Collin Cooper, says border security is a critical component of the nation’s health system. Speaking at the recently held Border Security Seminar, hosted by the National Security Policy Coordination Unit (NSPCU) in the Cabinet Office, Mr. Cooper, said that unprotected borders are open doors for illegal foods and...

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region. Citing a report by the McKinsey Global Institute, he said the widespread adoption of digital finance could boost the gross domestic product (GDP) of all emerging economies by $3.7 trillion per year over...