The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is hosting a series of activities to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship week, which is being observed from November 8 – 14, under the theme Reboot, Rethink, Regenerate. JBDC Deputy CEO Harold Davis recently sat down with Theodore Henry host of JIS television programme Get the facts to discuss the week of activities. Here’s an excerpt...
Since the onset of the pandemic, all sectors of the Government have been working to improve their use of technology to maintain or improve the efficiency of their operations. One sector that has made significant progress in this regard is Justice.
Thirty-two students from across the country have been awarded Government scholarships for their outstanding performances in the 2021 grade-six Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations.
Health Ministry commits to discarding expired COVID-19 vaccines, St. James Municipal Corporation working on Disaster Plan and TPDCO to host webinars for hospitality stakeholders.
Health Ministry resumes administration of Pfizer vaccines to children, Handbook launched to strengthen investigative skills of the police and, Solid waste reduction pilot programme launched In Hanover.
From November 1-4, 2021, Jamaica hosted the 7th semi-virtual Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the Americas and the Caribbean under the theme “Building Resilient Economies in the Americas and the Caribbean.’ The aim was to raise awareness of the increasing economic and human cost of disasters in the Americas and the Caribbean, including the special challenges facing...
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has developed a National Tsunami Response Plan and Standing Order Procedure for Jamaica.
Everyday an entrepreneur starts a new business in Jamaica. But many of them do not survive beyond a few months. To provide support and guidance to help new entrepreneurs succeed, the Jamaica Employers Federation created the Young Entrepreneurs Association.
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