Healthcare workers were honoured by the Northeast Regional Health Authority (NERHA) on Friday (July 8), for their outstanding service in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The workers were honoured during the Health Care Workers’ Appreciation Month regional launch, which doubled as an award ceremony, and was held at Jewel Paradise Cove in Runaway Bay, St. Ann. Workers based in the parishes...

The Government is being assured of keen interest in Jamaica by private and public sector investors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, received this assurance from the KSA’s Deputy Minister for Investors Outreach, His Excellency Badr Al Badr, during a business luncheon hosted for a 65-member delegation visiting Jamaica from the Middle...

Some 180 employees of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) were recognised by the company for their service to the organisation over the last five years. Another 66 also received long service awards for over ten years of dedicated service to the tourism entity. The intent of the awards ceremony is to put the spotlight on staff members who model...

The Government’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Trial programme, now underway, will assist in converting many state-owned fleets to EVs. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement while emphasising that this comes as the Electric Mobility Policy for the public transportation sector has been completed. He was speaking at a ceremony to launch the Government Electric Vehicle Trial Programme,...

The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) has assembled a team to partner with the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) Oversight Committee as rehabilitation work continues at the Type-A institution in St. James. Newly elected President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Oral Heaven, made the disclosure while addressing journalists at the hospital on Thursday (July...

The Government Electrical Regulator (GER) is looking to improve Jamaica’s global competitiveness index ranking within a year. Acting Chief Electrical Regulator of the GER, Seymour Walters, said the regulatory body, which began full operation in November 2021, has already started working towards this aim. He referenced the GER’s digital system as a major player in the efforts towards this thrust....

Friday’s (July 8) visit by a strong business and government delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is being regarded as a positive indication that the Middle Eastern country is keen on investing in Jamaica. The group of approximately 65 members was led on the one-day trip by Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Investors Outreach, His Excellency Badr Al Badr....