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Director of Marine Wharves at the Jamaica Customs Agency Kevin Carter is appealing to customers to make truthful declarations when seeking to clear  goods at the ports. This in order to avoid penalties under the Customs Act Mr. Carter who was speaking in a recent interview with Ian Boyne, notes that a truthful declaration will help to speed up the processing...

The Jamaica Customs Agency, is putting the necessary measures in place to ensure an improved customer experience especially during the yuletide season. Director of Marine Wharves at the JCA, Kevin Carter recently sat down with Ian Boyne to discuss these measures and the steps being taken to efficiently manage the increased business during Christmas.

Attorney-at-law, Donna Parchment Brown was recently sworn in as the island fourth political ombudsman As political ombudsman Mrs. Parchment Brown is expected to function as a mediator and facilitator to ensure the proper conduct of the political parties in accordance with the established codes The newly appointed political ombudsman in an interview with Ian Boyne highlights the importance of her role

Developing a logistics centered economy is a key strategy through which Jamaica’s global competitiveness can be significantly enhanced. That’s the word from Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Anthony Hylton who says the idea of transforming Jamaica into a logistics hub and a logistics centered economy is not a fantasy

A group of foreign investors is expected to pump more than 300 million US dollars to establish the Spanish Town Freezone in St. Catherine. Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Anthony Hylton provides a breakdown of the jobs expected to flow from the creation of the free zone. He was speaking in an interview with Ian Boyne

The government has in recent time passed key pieces of legislation to boost crime fighting efforts. Speaking on the JIS Television Programme Issues and Answers with host Ian Boyne, National Security Minister Peter Bunting highlighted some of the successes of the new laws.

The Rule of Law Working Group, comprising members drawn from the Partnership for Jamaica, will assist in improving participation and accountability as well as provide a more objective assessment of developments in the area of crime and violence. National Security Minister, in an interview with Ian Boyne, outlines the rationale for the group and how it is expected to function.

The security forces will be rolling out several new crime fighting strategies for the festive season. National Security Minister Peter Bunting says the strategies include the deployment of Jamaica Defence Force personnel and specialised vehicles. He was speaking in an interview with Ian Boyne,

The Administrator General’s Department, AGD, and the National Health Fund, NHF, are the two government entities with the best customer service, having won that Award in the 2015 Public Sector Customer Service Competition. The AGD won Best Customer Service Entity with a single location, while the NHF won for best entity with multiple locations. So how did they do it?...

The Women’s Centre Foundation of Jamaica caters to the needs of adolescent mothers, ensuring they can continue their education during pregnancy and after the birth of their babies, before they are reintegrated into the school system. Up next, Executive Director of the Foundation, Dr. Zoe Simpson shares how the young mothers are prepared to return to the formal school system....

The Development Bank of Jamaica, DBJ, through the Jamaica Venture Capital Programme will be hosting a one-day training workshop for lawyers on the documents, templates and best practices related to private equity and venture capital transactions.Project Manager at the DBJ, Audrey Richards recently sat down with Ian Boyne to discuss the Venture Capital programme and its importance to Jamaica’s economic...

Adolescent pregnancy is a complex issue with many causes for concern. Regional Advisor for sexual and reproductive health at the United Nations Population Fund, Dr. Mario Aguilar recently sat down with Ian Boyne to discuss issues surrounding adolescent pregnancy.