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310th Community Access Point Opening
The country’s 310th Community Access Point was established in memory of young man, who despite spending only 24 years on earth, left a strong impression in the hearts and minds of the people in his community. Located in Pembroke Hall, St. Andrew, the Lloyd Walker Junior Community Access Point began as a Homework Centre, by a mother seeking to continue...
St. Thomas Residents Elated About the Development of Morant Bay Urban Centre
The Government has big plans for the eastern capital of Morant Bay. Ground was broken for the establishment of a new state-of the art urban centre, the first of its kind to be built in Jamaica in about four decades. Residents came out in droves to the ground-breaking to see what would finally come of the forgotten parish of St Thomas and...
Introducing Wi Pay Online Shopping
Online shopping is on the rise in Jamaica. In fact an increasing number of persons are using the internet to buy just about everything. From clothes, to mobile phones, books and even car accessories. But many people still don’t have the means to pay for goods purchased online, such as a credit card or prepaid card and many companies can’t...
Diaspora Conference Report Card
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade through the Diaspora Taskforces is moving proactively to bring important projects to fruition. Among these is the Adoption of 55 health clinics, being undertaken by the Jamaica Diaspora Health Taskforce.
Marcus Garvey’s Black Star Line Centennial
On June 27, 1919, Marcus Garvey’s Black Star Line was incorporated in the state of Delaware in the United States. Fast-forward a century later, the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in partnership with the Social Development Commission and other affiliates will host three days of activities to recognize the 100th anniversary of the enterprise founded by Jamaica’s first national hero.
Jamaica is Open for Business
Jamaica is open for business. That’s the message the Jamaica Promotions Corporation JAMPRO wants to get across to investors around the world. Especially those looking to outsource their services to the island. A team from JAMPRO recently travelled to Las Vegas Nevada USA to participate in Customer Contact Week 2019. Their aim, to build partnerships with the leading minds in the...
The Next Step with the NIS Ep39 Reciprocal Agreements Part 7
Today we are zooming in on the Jamaica and United Kingdom Reciprocal Social Security Agreement