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Confidence in the Jamaican economy remains strong based on data captured in the latest Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Business & Consumer quarterly Indices survey.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season began on June 1, bringing with it an increased focus on disaster, disaster management and disaster preparedness for most persons across the country. From stocking up canned foods, to developing family disaster plans, conversations on what to do in the event of a disaster are taking place at all levels of society.

The Government has rolled out Plan Secure Jamaica with a focus on 10 strategic areas covering safety, security, justice as well as economic, environmental and cyber resilience. The recent declaration of a state of emergency in the St Andrew South Division forms part of this initiative, which aims to achieve sustainable peace and security for the country.

Come 2021, Jamaica will play host to the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO’s) annual International Conference and Exhibition. The country came out on top of the bidding process, following a campaign led by the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA).

Registering a business can now be done online. Which means, no lines and no wait times, making it more convenient for small business owners. This can be done through the Companies Office of Jamaica’s Electronic Business Registration Form. Here’s how to get started.

Youth Driving Innovation, Stimulating Development, those were the hashtags for the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) National Science & Technology Fair 2019. The event, held recently under the theme: ‘Youth-Centred Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development’, was geared at stimulating interest and appreciation for science, technology and innovation among the nation’s youth.

Often referred to as the forgotten parish, St. Thomas in the east is now under the spotlight with a number of developments on the cards likely to impact the social and economic structures of the parish. We’re Going for Growth with St. Thomas on today’s programme.

 

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...