The Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) Project is at various stages of implementation by the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), which is spearheading the initiative’s rollout on behalf of the Government. The JCA’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and JWIFT Project Manager, André Williams, tells JIS News that activities for the first on-board agency – the Trade Board Limited (TBL) –...

At least 30 small Jamaican-owned businesses in the United States of America (USA) have been surviving the onslaught of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with a lifeline of well-needed funds facilitated through technical support from the Jamaica Diaspora Northeast USA. The group’s Economic Development and Empowerment Sector team, headed by Dr. Karren Dunkley, was able to help the entities secure US$3.6...

Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, is encouraging women over the age of 40 and those with a family history of breast cancer to do yearly mammograms and self-checks to facilitate early detection of breast cancer. “Breast cancer is the most common cause of death of women in Jamaica. While it tends to occur in persons...

Daureen Thompson is overjoyed that her grandson, Kedron Gayle, has received a device under the Government’s Tablets in Schools programme. She tells JIS News that since the start of classes on October 5, the grade-six student of Port Antonio Primary, who is preparing to take the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) next year, has been using an inexpensive smartphone to access...

In December 2016, District Constable, Sean Pierre, embarked on a high seas recovery mission, and four years later has been recognised by the Government for his action. The District Constable, on October 19, 2020 (National Heroes’ Day), received the Badge of Honour for Gallantry, after he and five other crew members fought a raging sea in stormy weather to travel...

Dunbar McFarlane, who was recently conferred with the Order of Distinction in the class of Commander for his contribution to banking, spent all of his working life in the banking industry. Most of those years were spent at National Commercial Bank (NCB) and its predecessor, Barclays Bank Jamaica Ltd. He would eventually become its Managing Director after approximately 29 years...

St. James resident, Madge Neil Burnett, has worn many hats in her pursuit of entrepreneurship and community development, and for her effort she has earned national recognition. Mrs. Burnett recently received the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer for outstanding contribution to Entrepreneurship and Community Development, on National Heroes’ Day (October 19). Introduced to the value of hard...

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is inviting interested manufacturers to utilise its milling and drying services as a means of increasing their business productivity. Since the Industrial Revolution, milling and drying have been lucrative ways of processing food and repurposing common crops to last longer for wider distribution. “Today, milling and drying is a multibillion-dollar industry globally. There are several...

Having been awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer, Veteran Broadcaster and Community builder, Pat Lazarus, says the recognition has refuelled her desire to serve. With a career spanning decades on the radio hosting programmes; in front of the camera as a specialist presenter, and behind the camera producing documentaries, Mrs. Lazarus is known for her drive...