A permanent work-from-home framework has been developed for companies operating in special economic zones (SEZs). This forms part of the efforts of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) to build an adaptable and flexible SEZ regime. Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, provided details during a meeting hosted by the JSEZA at the entity’s office on Waterloo Road...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), interacts with students of José Martí Technical High School during the restorative justice school tour stop at the St. Catherine-based institution on March 27.

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), emphasises a point during conversation with Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van Thiel, during a courtesy call held at the Ministry’s North Street offices on March 29.

Family Medicine Physician at the Westmoreland Health Services, Dr. Henrika Gayle, is calling for an increase in family planning education, particularly for women who have never been pregnant. Dr. Gayle, who undertook a study entitled, ‘Prevalence and Determinants of Non-barrier Contraceptive Use Among Women in Westmoreland’, was a winner in two categories at the 2022 National Health Research Conference. These...

Jamaicans are being called on to show a greater level of appreciation to the brave men and women who make up the nation’s police force. Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, in making the call said he knows first-hand “the incredible sacrifices that the members of our law-enforcement agencies make every day to keep...

Real estate practitioners have been urged to pay close attention to customers who enlist their services, especially those who reach out virtually. This follows mounting concerns of unscrupulous persons engaging salesmen and dealers under false pretense, when in fact they are carrying out fraudulent activities. “If you are not careful, you can get caught up in this type of situation....

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging citizens to do regular checks with credit bureaus, to ensure that the information on file is accurate. A credit bureau is an agency which collects information from a wide variety of financial and nonfinancial entities, including microfinance institutions and credit card companies. It provides comprehensive consumer credit information with value-added services, such as...