The Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency (OSI) continues to strengthen Jamaica’s insolvency framework through targeted professional development, highlighted by the successful staging of its Trustees’ Compliance Seminar on March 26. Held under the theme ‘Trustee Compliance, Bill of Costs, Taxation of Accounts, and Discharge under the Insolvency Act’, the seminar formed part of the OSI’s ongoing education programme for...

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched the standard for helmets worn by motorcyclists - JS 374:2025 Jamaica Standard Specification – Protective Helmets for Road Users. This forms part of a broader national effort to raise awareness about the importance of using certified, high-quality motorcycle helmets as a life-saving measure to reduce head injuries and fatalities. The launch was...

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has launched its new Canine Programme, equipped with 12 staff and eight specially trained dogs that can detect firearms, ammunition, narcotics, currency and other illegal items at Jamaica’s ports. The approximately US$600,000 investment represents a crucial milestone in the JCA’s mission to safeguard the nation’s borders and facilitate safe and secure trade and travel. It...

Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) is strengthening Jamaica’s position as a leading global logistics hub, leveraging its operations under the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) framework to boost connectivity, attract investment, and generate new economic opportunities. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Carlos Cabrera, says the terminal remains one of the largest and most strategically important container hubs in the region, serving as...

Major upgrades are set for the Drax Hall to Mammee Bay corridor in St. Ann, as the Government works to ease traffic congestion and strengthen one of Jamaica’s fastest-growing commercial hubs. Addressing the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay on Sunday (March 29), Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew...

Workers in the Global Digital Services Sector are being encouraged to utilise the services of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to safeguard their rights and to access avenues for redress when needed. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, made the call while delivering the keynote address at the official launch...

The Government is intensifying its push to revitalise the country’s manufacturing industry through targeted incentives and policy reforms aimed at boosting investment, enhancing competitiveness, and reducing reliance on imports. Central to this effort are a range of initiatives designed to lower production costs and encourage expansion. Among them is the Productive Input Relief (PIR) programme, which allows approved manufacturers to...