Over 7000 persons utilize Government’s trade information portal; Police activities to be ramped up in areas under States of Public Emergency; and Cornwall Regional Renovation works set to be completed in 2020.
The increase in business and commercial activities during the Festive Season calls for consumers, motorists, and business owners to be even more vigilant in ensuring their safety. And to bring some reassurance, members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be out in their numbers in major commercial areas to ensure public safety. Listen to this space to learn more...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and families everywhere are decking the halls, painting, bushing and sprucing up their spaces.But with the increase in the number of persons and things in our spaces, so does the probability of a fire. Therefore, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging everyone to be extra vigilant this season and to take...
As we approach the sunset of 2019, data indicates that Jamaica’s road network has seen over 400 road fatalities and scores of injuries from motor vehicle accidents. Journalist Enthrose Campbell recently sat down with Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining Kenute Hare to discuss road safety and the efforts being made to reduce...
The Economic Growth Council (EGC) is targeting digitization as a driver for further economic growth. Listen to this edition of Going for Growth as we discuss that today with the Council’s Executive Director, Senator Aubyn Hill.
Moody’s Ratings Agency has upgraded the Government of Jamaica’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured credit ratings to B2 from B3 with an outlook of stable.
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Transfer Tax (Amendment) Act 2019, entrenching the two 2019/20 transfer tax revenue measures implemented in April.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be designating a day for a major national clean-up exercise in January 2020. The cleanup day is being implemented to encourage Jamaicans to get rid of solid waste in their surroundings as part of measures by the Government to contain the spread of dengue. Listen to this edition of Round About Ja to...
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Audley Shaw recently gave a status update on the success of the Agriculture Linkage Exchange (ALEX) platform and the Jamaica Trade Information Portal in growing the agri-sector. Listen and we'll tell you more on this edition of Calling Farmers.
On today’s edition of Jamaica House Weekly, Prime Minister attends Meeting of the 9th African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States in Kenya, encourages African investment in Jamaica and meets with Japanese Government representatives during official visit.
A few years ago Clinical psychologist Amanda Fraser celebrated her 25th birthday in quite a unique way. As a surprise, her friends treated her for 25 days to celebrate the milestone. The following year she took the same idea and transformed it into a campaign to give back each year. Listen to this edition of Sharing the Love to see...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange has set a February 2020 deadline for the completion of Jamaica’s first entertainment zone. Entertainment zones are areas designated for unhindered 24 hour entertainment activity. Work is now underway on the property just outside Port Royal. Speaking at a press conference on amendments to the Noise Abatement Act on Wednesday, the Minister also noted...
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