Residents of the St. James Infirmary will soon be living in a more secure environment, as a result of works, which are to be carried out at the facility on Labour Day, to construct a perimeter wall. At its first meeting held on April 24, to plan Labour Day activities for this year, the St. James Labour Day Planning Committee...

The Joint Select Committee of Parliament, currently reviewing Jamaica’s bankruptcy and insolvency legislation, is expected to conclude deliberations on the proposed new bill when they meet over the weekend. The Committee, which comprises members of the Senate and the Lower House, was established in January to deliberate and report on the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, 2014. The Act dates back...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the continued growth of  micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), through the establishment of various policies and legislative changes. “Government fully understands the critical role of MSMEs in the growth of the Jamaican economy and the integration of Jamaica into the global value and supply...

A roadmap to seismic safety, which seeks to improve the capacity of the country to prepare for, respond to and recover from the impact of an earthquake, was handed over to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on April 24. The roadmap was developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and...

A policy paper outlining recommendations for amendments to the Adoption (Children Of) Act 1958 will be presented to the Ministry of Youth and Culture within the next two months. The Child Development Agency (CDA) is currently reviewing the Act, with a view to improving the adoption processes and procedures, so they can be fully understood by members of the public....

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the Government remains resolute in protecting the safety, health and welfare of the workforce, which will be further strengthened with the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). The Act will set the groundwork for the protection of workers in all spheres of economic activities, and will comprehensively...

A processing plant is currently being constructed in St. Elizabeth to produce cassava and sweet potato flour, to supply the local baking industry. To be managed by the University of the West Indies (UWI), the entity will be located at the Sydney Pagon Agricultural School (formerly Elim Agricultural School). Making the announcement during his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate...