Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will host a high-level investment conference from November 29 to 30, to highlight local investment and business opportunities. The conference, dubbed ‘Invest Jamaica’, is scheduled for the Montego Bay Convention Centre, under the theme: ‘Jamaica, the Nearshore Delivery Hub of the Caribbean’. The event will feature up to 40 industry leaders speaking on various areas, and...

The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) is reminding food manufacturers to ensure basic requirements are met to be registered. Inspector in charge of the Food Safety Inspectorate of the NCRA, Janiese Pinnock, said manufacturers must ensure that sanitation and security needs are satisfied. “The place needs to be clean and windows and doors must be secure. It has to...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, is appealing to motor-vehicle owners who allow other persons to operate their vehicles to request driving abstracts from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA). Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on November 2, the Minister said this will help the owners to be aware of the traffic ticketing status of their...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) will be embarking on a yearlong campaign that will focus on improving service delivery to persons with disabilities (PwDs) and the elderly. The campaign, which will begin with Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week activities, from October 23 to 29, will see the brigade engaging with PwDs, both adults and children, and senior citizens and...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has reiterated its commitment to developing the island’s Aquaculture sector. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on October 13, Director of Corporate Services at the NFA, Angela Patterson, said the thrust towards tilapia development is a critical part of the Authority’s efforts. “Aquaculture has so much potential for growth and development. We are seeking to...

Persons passionate about cooking are invited to enter the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) ‘Many Moods of Tilapia’ cooking competition. The contest is open to householders, street vendors, and chefs, as well as establishments, such as hotels, schools and catering companies, among others. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, October 19. The competition was initiated as another step in the National...

More than 30,000 disabled persons living below the poverty line are expected to benefit from Operation Birthright. Under the initiative, being implemented through the National Identification System (NIDS), in partnership with the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), these individuals who do not have a copy of their birth certificate will be provided with a copy free of cost. This was disclosed...