The National Works Agency has completed the pre-qualification stage of the international competitive bidding for the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. Eight construction companies responded to the request for pre-qualification, two of which are local. Five international companies were successful and bid proposals will be sent to the five pre-qualified construction companies this week....

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 11), approved a 180-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven communities across Jamaica. They are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland. In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National...

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 11), approved the Conch (Export Levy) (Rate of Levy) Order, 2024, and Resolution, to maintain the current levy of US$0.50 imposed on each pound of conch exported during the 2024 season. In his remarks, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said the Conch (Export Levy) Act was passed in 2009...

The Government has held 24 Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme consultations, since the meetings commenced on May 2. Addressing Wednesday’s (June 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, said the consultations have covered 21 constituencies....

State oil refinery Petrojam Limited will this year be pursuing the construction of an additional asphalt storage tank, to enable the entity to enhance its inventory levels and meet increasing product demand. This, against the background of projected improvements in asphalt sales volumes from 154 kilo-barrels (kbbls) – one kilo-barrel = 1,000 barrels – in fiscal year 2023/24 to 234...

Jamaica’s national accreditation agency has been rebranded with a new name and refreshed identity that better reflects the entity’s position as a globally recognised accreditation organisation. The new-look JANAAC Global Accreditation will focus on promoting global trade, increasing consumer confidence and market access through internationally accepted accreditation and training services. The revamped image, including new logo, brand colours, vision and...

Investment opportunities in Jamaica and how to run a successful business in the diaspora are among the topics to be discussed at the upcoming 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. The Conference, slated for June 16 to 19, will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, under the theme ‘United for Jamaica’s Transformation: Fostering Peace, Productivity and Youth Empowerment’. Discussions...