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The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has developed a Business Diaspora Strategy, aimed at tapping into the significant economic potential of the Jamaican Diaspora.
Minister of State for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-...
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The Government is seeking to amend the Consumer Protection Act (2005), which will among other things, give the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) wider powers to provide legal representation.
This was disclosed by State Minister for Industry, Invest...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, has pointed to the need for the judicial system to be reformed, as an important element in the crime fighting effort.
He was making his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday July 1...
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Jamaica's Ambassador to Washington, Professor Stephen Vasciannie, has assumed the chairmanship of the Organization of American States’ (OAS) Permanent Council, the organisation’s second highest decision-making body.
He receive...
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Some 1,750 medium small and micro enterprises (MSMEs) are to benefit from approximately 70 business development workshops to be staged by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) during this financial year.
This was revealed by State Min...
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Cabinet approved a $649 million contract to Caterers in Motion Limited for the provision of dietary services at the Kingston Public, Victoria Jubilee and the National Chest Hospitals.
Speaking on July 18 Jamaica House press briefing at the Office o...
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The Jamaica Employers' Federation (JEF) will be hosting a two-day workshop on the 'Roles and Responsibilities of the Pension Fund Trustee’.
The workshop, to be held on July 25 and 26 at the JEF's training centre located at 2A Ruth...
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Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita-Headley said that Jamaica should seek to capitalise on the business opportunities presented by the success of the country’s athletes.
"Jamaica must not only be exemplary on the ...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator Sandrea Falconer, told the United Nations that Jamaica remains committed to the protection of women and girls. Minister Falconer was delivering the 2002-2009 Country Report at the 52nd Session of th...
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Against a backdrop of black, green and gold, the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) on Wednesday July 18, launched a captivating photo album highlighting important milestones of Jamaica’s journey since Independence.
'Our Golden Jubilee, Sn...
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State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, is calling for entrepreneurs to come forward and invest in the build-out of new space for the Montego Bay Free Zone.
The State Minister said the investment could be...
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A total of 225 young people from some 22 communities across Kingston and St. Andrew and St. James will benefit from an intense vocational and skills training programme, organised by the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), in partnership with...
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The Governments of Jamaica and Canada are partnering to combat illicit drug trafficking and other transnational crimes throughout the international maritime supply chain.
Speaking at on July 18 Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prim...
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Fatal shootings by the police continue to trend down, with the year to date figure showing an 11.6 per cent decrease over the similar period last year.
This was disclosed by Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, while making his contri...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says the total re-engineering of outgoing immigration functions of the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), will be completed soon.
"Under the new system, to be tested next mont...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, said the leadership of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), has embarked on several initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
These involve increasing training, better use of technolog...
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Plans for the proposed merger of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) are far advanced, said Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting.
"A team comprising JCF, ISCF, and Ministry officia...
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A plaque will be unveiled at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in Montego Bay on Saturday, July 21 in commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Opening for Signature of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The event coincides w...
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The Government of Jamaica remains committed to the ongoing and sustainable development of the entertainment industry as a national priority, said Minister of State for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford.
Mr. Crawford, who was making hi...
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Minister of State for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, said that the government is working to strengthen the linkages between tourism and culture in an effort to show visitors more of what the country has to offer.
"Tourism can...