Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda, has given his commitment to the Rent Assessment Board that he will ensure that changes...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), in discussion with members of the Northern Caribbean University’s Student Entrepreneur Team, during their call at King’s House on June...

Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, has called on countries of the region to adopt more gender-sensitive measures in reducing vulnerability and building resilience against climate change....

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has announced a 12.9 per cent increase in the national minimum wage from $6,200 to $7,000 per week. In addition, security...

A key component of the Government’s growth agenda is the implementation of the relevant legislative framework to support local and international investments. This is according to Minister without Portfolio in...

The Government will host the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, People’s Republic of China (PRC), Wang Jiangping, from June 20 to 22. During his stay,...

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is reviewing the packaging requirements for commodities such as flour and rice. Speaking in an interview with the JIS News, Director of the Standards...

Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), Lyttleton Shirley, says the country’s rural and coastal towns are being targeted as Government moves to boost economic and social opportunities for...