The Scientific Research Council (SRC) will continue to support the agricultural sector, with the aim of boosting Jamaica’s food security. The assurance comes as the agency works to increase its supply of disease-free plantlets for what it describes as economically important crops. These include pineapples, ginger, and Irish and sweet potatoes. Farmers can also add more plants to the list,...

During the 2021/22 financial year, the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) advanced the process for construction of Jamaica’s new Houses of Parliament and the development of National Heroes Park. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, said work is set to commence on the project during Jamaica’s 60th year...

Scores of residents have been supporting the Ministry of National Security’s Social Services Fairs, being staged across the country. The fairs, which are done in partnership with the Ministries of Education and Youth; Health and Wellness, and Labour and Social Security, are geared at providing the most sought-after government services directly to the most vulnerable areas. The Ministry has, so...

Business operators and entrepreneurs are encouraged to remain cognisant of the importance of market research in identifying customers’ needs, as this will inform how and when new products are introduced to the marketplace. Speaking at a recently held ‘Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Virtual Biz Zone’, Head of the Business Competitiveness Unit at the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)...

The 4.8-kilometre stretch of road from Broadgate to Agualta Vale (Junction Road) in St. Mary is practically complete. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. “Many will recall that the project, which...

Bank of Jamaica (the Bank) advises that a phased rollout of JAM-DEX, Jamaica’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), is currently underway while the process to amend the Bank of Jamaica Act (BOJA) progresses. Currently National Commercial Bank (NCB) offers JAM-DEX through Lynk®, its digital wallet. In this regard, anyone with Lynk® will be able to transact using JAM-DEX with another...

New Fortress Energy and the St. James Municipal Corporation handed over a new multipurpose court to the community of Catherine Hall in St. James on Monday (May 9). Construction of the court was a project that commenced last year, partially funded by the municipality at a cost of $1.5 million under its Community Signature Project programme. Additional funding of more...