The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Milverton Reynolds, CD, as the new Chairman of the Commission, effective July 5, 2024. Mr Reynolds brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in public service to this role. With a strong background in finance and governance, he is well-positioned to lead the PPC in...

Jamaica became the seventh Caribbean country to enhance access to published works for persons with disabilities by acceding to the Marrakesh Treaty, recently. This landmark international agreement, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), facilitates the production and exchange of copyrighted materials, such as books, in accessible formats like braille, large print, and audiobooks. By joining St. Vincent and...

Jamaica’s economy expanded by an estimated 0.1 per cent during the April to June 2024 quarter, compared to the corresponding period last year. Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, presented the preliminary findings during the agency’s quarterly media briefing on Wednesday (September 4), shedding light on the various factors influencing the nation's economic trajectory....

Jamaica has taken a significant step towards inclusivity with the recent amendment to the Copyright Act, prior to the country's accession to the Marrakesh Treaty on August 28, 2024. The treaty, designed to facilitate access to published works for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise print disabled, marks a critical advancement in addressing the long-standing issue of the...

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will host a four-day workshop titled ‘The Perfect Finish: Metal Meets Wood’, at its Incubator & Resource Centre every Saturday in October. Each session will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering participants a unique opportunity to acquire advanced jewellery-making techniques, with a special emphasis on merging metal and wood. The workshop is...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Velma Ricketts Walker, says the JCA has instituted several mechanisms and implemented several strategic initiatives that have further heralded the entity’s modernisation and transformation agenda. This, she said, is underpinned by the World Customs Organization (WCO) Revised Arusha Declaration, the leading guiding principles for integrity development within customs administrations. Mrs....

Jamaica marked a momentous occasion on Wednesday, August 28, when the nation officially acceded to the Marrakesh Treaty. The Treaty, which was adopted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2013, is a pivotal international agreement designed to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled. Speaking during a Jamaica Information...