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Global Entrepreneurship Week
Come November 16 to 21, Jamaica will join the rest of the world in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week.Global Entrepreneurship Week is regarded as the world’s largest celebration of innovators and job creators, who launch start-ups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare.
Freezone To Be Established In Spanish Town
Jamaica Promotions Corporation, JAMPRO, has facilitated investment totaling over 350 million US dollars for a free zone to be opened in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. The SpanishTown Free Zone will be built out over the next two to three years
Plans To Improve Maternal And Infant Health
In the wake of the recent outbreaks of healthcare associated infections which have claimed the lives of Nineteen premature babies the Ministry of Health has embarked on a series of measures aimed at significantly upgrading the quality of neonatal and maternal care across the public service.We outline these measures on today’s programme.
Sargassum Seaweed
Over the past 4 years, the Caribbean has been plagued by sargassum seaweed that have washed up on its beaches. Sargassum, a genus of algae that grows to a length of several metres and floats on water.
The Health Consequences Of Doping Part 2
We will focus on the methods that are prohibited at all times and the substances that are prohibited during competition and in particular sporting disciplines.
Labelling for Major Intl Markets Part 2
Exim Bank- Labelling for Major Intl Markets Part 2
Public Procurement Modernization
Public Procurement is the acquisition of goods, services and works using public funds. In other words it’s the process the Government uses to pay for the goods and services it needs to carry out its various functions, through the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
Logistics Hub Initiative Update
The Jamaica Logistics Hub Initiative aims to take advantage of the anticipated increase in trade activities as a result of the expansion of the Panama Canal, scheduled for completion by 2016.The development of the hub will position Jamaica to become the fourth node in the global logistics chain alongside Dubai, Singapore and Rotterdam.
Remembering The Late Michael Shaw
Today’s little moments become tomorrow’s precious memories and memories are timeless treasures of the heart.That’s what Michael Shaw was to the JIS family- a timeless treasure. We are about to see through the lens of Michael Shaw as witnessed by government officials, colleagues and friends.