Ground has been broken for the construction of 754 housing solutions at Rhyne Park Estate in St. James, to be built by the Housing Agency of Jamaica over the next three years.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force is boasting 147 new graduates from the National Police College, ready to play their part in efforts to secure the rock. National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang who gave the main address at the recent graduation ceremony charged the graduates of batch 120 to be steadfast in their new duty as officers of the law. He...
Drip irrigation is being targeted as part of the Government’s solution to combating the persistent effects of climate change in the country, including the recurring drought conditions. The practice is among the major initiatives planned for the agri sector by Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Audley Shaw.
Government committed to providing affordable housing solutions; Police facilities to be renovated; and Transport Ministry increase use of technology to boost road safety.
St Kitts and Nevis adopts Jamaica Moves initiative; Meteorological Service of Jamaica develops bush fire forecasting tool; and, Government committed to providing housing solutions for young professionals.
The Jamaica 57 Independence Grand Gala has come and gone, but many Jamaicans are still basking in the excitement. As is customary, the day’s events officially began with the arrival of the Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen who was accompanied by his wife Lady Allen. But the Governor General wasn’t the only head of state to grace the event, as this...
The Jamaica Stock Exchange comprises ordinary and preference share representing various business sectors including: banking and finance; manufacturing; retail; communications; insurance; leisure; conglomerate; services, agriculture and real estate. Overall there are 12 sectors on the market but there is one in particular that is currently being positioned for greater growth and development.
There are multiple projects happening across the island under the Major Infrastructure Development Programme MIDP, and it’s time for a progress report on the Camp Road and Barbican Projects. Starting with works on Camp Road in Kingston, so far works on the busy corridor, which sees over 22 thousand vehicles daily, are currently at over 51 per cent completion. Works on that...
Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says the new Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) has the potential to improve Jamaica’s business ranking in the international community.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Lester Mike Henry says the ‘Aerotropolis Vernamfield’ project, will position Jamaica to control a significant share of the global logistics industry
Fifty-five students have been awarded bursaries and scholarships valued at 2.5 million dollars by the Jamaica Public Service JPS and Partners Co-operative Credit Union PCCU Limited. Students were selected based on academic merit, work ethic, discipline and financial need. The scholarships and bursaries were presented at a recent handover ceremony on Thursday. Forty Seven children of members, who were top performers in the...
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Audley Shaw, has announced that the price of cocoa payable to farmers is to be increased. The Minister made the announcement while addressing the 67th annual Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on August 5. He says the price per box will move from 2,600 dollars to 3,000 dollars per box,...
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