Cabinet has given approval for the privatisation of Jamaica Exotic Flavours and Essences (JEFE) Company Limited, including the sale of the asset, the involuntary wind-up and any other legal options available for winding up. The JEFE is located in Saint Andrew, and is part of the fruit and vegetable processing industry. Details of the privatisation were provided by the Minister...

Cabinet has given approval to a proposal for increased benefits to government pensioners with effect from April 1, 2020. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, gave details during the Post Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (February 3). “Persons who receive up to $41,667 per month will now receive an additional $2,300 per month....

Cabinet has given approval for the implementation of a new Social Pension Programme by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, which will target elderly persons 75 years and older. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the announcement during the Post Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (February 3). Mrs. Williams provided details...

The Producer Price Index for the Mining and Quarrying industry increased by 1.3 per cent for December 2020, while the index for the Manufacturing industry increased by 0.9 per cent as released today in the December 2020 Bulletin by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The movement in the index for the Mining and Quarrying industry was influenced mainly by...

Jamaica will be embarking on a phased rollout of digital broadcasting technology, with initial focus on the main urban centres, beginning in January 2022. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 26), where she provided details about the Digital Switchover (DSO) transition. She said that broadcasters will...

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) is encouraging creatives to utilise its services to protect their work. Assistant Patent Manager at JIPO, Jason Wongsam, in his address at the recent Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Virtual Biz Zone, said that the facilities of JIPO are geared towards helping creators and innovators to safeguard their original ideas. “If you are out...

Jamaicans are reminded that entries for the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) Guaranteed Standards (GS) Jingle Competition will close on January 29. The Guaranteed Standards were developed by the OUR to ensure that the two major utility companies, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company and the National Water Commission (NWC) are held accountable to high-quality service standards and provide the...