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JAMPRO Launches The Global Services Sector (GSS) Project To retool Jamaica’s Labour Force to meet New Technological Demands
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) offers the chance to sub-contract skillsets that are not found in a company. Marketing, accounting, sales, coding and animation are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the types of skills being outsourced to Jamaica and every day, the demand for skills in the technology sector grows. However, in Jamaica, the demand far outweighs...
Public Safety & Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) Discusses Plans To Go Forward
The Jamaica Constabulary has increased its capacity to improve the safety of citizens and maintain public order through the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, PSTEB. Since its launch in 2018, PSTEB has recorded significant gains. Head of PSTEB, Assistant Commissioner of Police Kevin Blake joined Acting JIS Deputy CEO Enthrose Campbell on our Get the Facts programme to discuss the...
Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Starting Anti-Trafficking In Persons Clubs in Schools Initiative
Human Trafficking is a global criminal activity, where humans, mainly against their will are traded for sexual exploitation, forced labour, domestic servitude, debt bondage and organs. The crime involves three interrelated activities: recruitment by deception or force; transportation across borders legally or illegally or within a country; and exploitation. Head of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad in the Jamaica Constabulary Force,...
Going For Growth: Coming Soon…The Largest IPO in Jamaica’s History
The public will soon be able to purchase shares in Trans-Jamaican Highway Limited (TJH), owners and operators of the country’s East - West toll-road network. While the full details have not yet been released, the upcoming IPO is already being touted as the largest in Jamaica’s history. Stay tuned for more on going for growth!
The Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA) is Placing Its Focus on Jamaican Men & Teenage Dads
Today, our men walk with many labels- marginalised, at-risk, an endangered species and the pressure mounts daily to fit into a mould in a sort of one size fits all way. But the Government in partnership with its private stakeholders is seeking to understand males in the Jamaican context with a view addressing the issues they face daily. That’s the commitment from...
Staying Safe Online: Cyber Security Awareness
Learn the importance of protecting your devices by investing in strong cyber security measures and by developing and implementing safe online practices. The typical hacker targets you to try and access your devices and steal your personal data, through methods like social engineering. Regional Business Development Executive at Symptai Consulting Limited, Andre Palmer tells us more about the evolving hacking technique.
Senior Citizens Month & Grandparents Day
Grandparents come in all ages, shapes and sizes. In Jamaica the population of ‘older persons’ is over 300,000 strong and according to Social Security Minister, Shahine Robinson, they need to be treated as an invaluable part of society.
JAMPRO Creating Incubator Spaces for the BPO Sector
The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry has seen tremendous growth in Jamaica. The industry is a source of employment for over thirty six thousand Jamaicans. And it’s not showing any signs of slowing down soon; creating a new challenge; the need for more space. This as the industry is diversifying the type of services being offered locally and more investors are...
MICAF Urging MSME’s To Utilize Digital Marketing To Boost Business Activity
The Internet has changed the way entrepreneurs do business. Anyone with an idea for a product or service can use the internet to make a sale. Consumers can also search for and buy products or make use of a service. This reality has opened Jamaica to the world. These changes in consumer buying habits is one of the main reasons micro,...
Going For Growth: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Confident in Jamaica’s Ability to Manage Its Affairs
International Monetary Fund (IMF) team members continue to underscore their confidence that the country can manage its own affairs with them out of the room. Their position was reiterated during a recent media round-table forum. Stay with us for highlights as well as a look back at some of the achievements recorded under the IMF’s precautionary programme.
