Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says the Ministry is already playing its part to reduce bottlenecks and minimise the length of time it takes to establish businesses. “One practical example of how the Ministry is doing this, is through the work of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), one of our 20 portfolio...

In a move geared at ensuring inclusivity in the workplace, the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, will be offering a training programme to strengthen human rights principles at places of employment. Head of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS), Mona Unit, Dr. Dalea Bean, said the programme will target Human Resource (HR) professionals, because they...

Persons entering Jamaica with money exceeding US$10,000 are being reminded that they must declare the funds. Brand Communication Specialist at the Financial Investigation Division (FID), Garth Williams, told JIS News that failure to declare the money could mean that the person will have a case to answer in the courts. “When you’re entering Jamaica, and you have money in excess...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to fostering an environment that values and supports research.      “We will continue to invest in the development of researchers, provide platforms for disseminating knowledge, and advocate for the integration of evidence-based practices into all levels of healthcare delivery,”  he said. Dr. Tufton’s remarks were...

The Women’s Resource and Outreach Centre (WROC) is strengthening its partnership with key stakeholders to prevent Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and support young women and girls in vulnerable communities. Under an agreement, which was signed on Tuesday (November 19) during a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Network (GBVPN) event at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, the stakeholders, which include public and...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is working closely with turmeric, ginger and pimento farmers to apply research from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress Jamaica Spices (JaSPICE) project to improve crop quality. Director for Strategic Planning and Projects at RADA, Vaughn Barnaby told JIS News that the project is being implemented over five years and is now in its...

Jamaicans with unpaid student loans who migrate to the United States (US) will face significant challenges when they seek to update or renew their immigration status. Manager of the Loan Servicing Department at the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Cheryl Surjue, told JIS News that the Government of Jamaica and their US counterparts have forged a partnership to identify Jamaican immigrants with outstanding student loan payments....