Wrongful dismissal | Gov’t to pay former finance director over $7.5M
Ryan Anslip has won the case of wrongful dismissal brought against the government’s North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA), and is to be paid just
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Customs reveals plans to improve goods clearance before Christmas
The Jamaica Customs Agency said plans are afoot to improve services regarding the clearance of goods at the island’s main port ahead of the Christmas
Jamaica makes first shipment of medical marijuana extract oil to Canada
Jamaica Information Service – Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is pleased to announce Jamaica’s first legal export of medical marijuana extracted
Jamaica’s economy grows by 2.2 percent
The Jamaican economy grew by 2.2 percent during the period April to June 2018, when compared to the similar quarter of 2017, the Statistical Institute
Entrepreneurship classes to become mandatory in all high schools September
Jamaica Information Service – Starting in September this year, entrepreneurship classes will become mandatory in all high schools. State Minister for Education, Youth and Information,
Gov’t still committed to keeping WINDALCO open, says mining minister
Jamaica Information Service – Minister of Transport and Mining, Robert Montague, says the Government is making its best efforts to ensure that West Indies Alumina
Local medical marijuana company launches 12 products
Jamaica Information Service – Medicanja Limited today (July 26) launched its full suite of 12 cannabis-based nutraceutical products during a ceremony at Eden Gardens Wellness
Reid announces $8.39 billion in budgetary support for high schools
Jamaica Information Service – The Government has earmarked $8.39 billion in budgetary support for high schools for the 2018/19 academic year. This represents a $435.8-million
Minister explains dollar slide (J$133 for US$1)
Jamaica Information Service – Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams says increased local demand for the United
From stable to positive – Moody’s improves economic outlook for Jamaica
Office of the Prime Minister – MOODY’S Investors Services has maintained its B3 rating for Jamaica, but has shifted its outlook on the country from