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The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has been facilitating the growth of micro and small enterprises by offering them a range of products and services through partnerships with several business support intermediaries (BSIs). Managing Director of one of the BSIs - the Caribbean Climate innovation Centre, Carlington Burrell recently sat down with Theodore Henry, host of the discussion programme ‘Get...

What would you do if you found out one of your favourite places to shop was actually a front for a criminal enterprise to move money around? That practice, knowns as money laundering, is increasingly becoming a challenge for Jamaica, through criminal networks and the rise in scamming operations. If not addressed, money laundering and related activities can have negative...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is again raising awareness about protective measures people can use to safeguard themselves from fires and other disasters, as it observes Fire and Life Safety Awareness week from October 23 to 29, under the theme “Preserving the nation through life safety and fire prevention”.

The Ministry of Justice has officially rolled out Government email addresses for all Justices of the Peace (JPs) to make getting in contact with them easier than ever.

It’s no easy feat overseeing the operations of a Government Ministry as its Permanent Secretary (PS). However National Honouree, Audrey Sewell, has been holding her own, and making it look easy, even as she doubles as the PS in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC).

On today’s programme, Police Constable, Owen Campbell who has special needs gets a specially retrofitted home.

The Early Childhood Sector has benefitted from the tireless service provided by Professor Maureen Samms Vaughan who has worked to transform the sector into one that has an enviable track record of performance and outcomes. For her work Professor Samms Vaughan was awarded the Order of Jamaica.

The Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) rolls out its mobile registration initiative for private security officers and companies, to make is easier for security officers and operators to access its services.

New solar plant in Portmore to help catalyze Jamaica climate change mitigation efforts. Let’s talk about it in the Environment corner.

Today, many persons benefit from what is known as instalment lending from financial institutions, such as car loans and mortgage. Also, in our schools today, many primary and secondary students are active members of the builders and key clubs. What do these completely unrelated ideas have in common? Mr Lloyd Distant. You see Mr Distant was part of the team...

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development commemorated World Homeless Day on October 10, organizing activities for the vulnerable population across the island, through its Poor Relief Departments.  

Economy to Return to Pre-COVID-19 Output Levels by 2023.