Local brewing company, Red Stripe, says it will invest US$10 million over the next five years to set up a cassava supply chain, as it moves to use the tuber to offset barley imports utilised in beer production. “It is not just about growing cassava, it’s about setting up a cassava supply chain. We have a big ambition for cassava...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the Government remains steadfast in its mission to expand business activity and create jobs. “The administration that I lead is focussed on getting Jamaica working. In this mission, we cannot afford to be derailed by any forces whether social, cultural, economic or political. We cannot afford to be distracted from economic...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has lauded local brewing company, Red Stripe, for its innovations and commitment to Brand Jamaica. Mrs. Simpson Miller was speaking at the official opening of the company’s $750 million Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant at its Spanish Town Road location, during a tour on October 8. The plant is expected to reduce...

Four organisations have been selected as Ambassadors of Service Excellence by the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA), for their exceptional customer service. The organisations, Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited, Jamaica International Insurance Company, National Housing Trust (NHT) and the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James, are this year’s winners of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ)/JaCSA Service Excellence Awards. This was revealed...

A competition, aimed at encouraging schools to implement their own disaster strategies was launched on October 6 in Kingston. The Schools Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning Competition, involves collaboration between the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF). It invites institutions across the island to establish their own Emergency Preparedness and Response...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has announced that on her recommendation, Governor General the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen has appointed  Hon.  Derrick  Kellier  as  Minister  of  Agriculture,  Labour  and  Social Security  with  immediate  effect.  The  appointment  gives  Minister  Kellier permanent  portfolio  responsibility  for  Agriculture  and  Fisheries  in  addition  to his responsibility for Labour and Social Security....

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health continues to maintain vigilance, through coordinated response and reporting in light of the Chikungunya outbreak impacting Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.The National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) has been activated to provide coordination and monitoring support. Additionally, the Ministry of Health remains the operational lead...