NATIONAL Security Minister Robert Montague says the traffic ticket amnesty, which was scheduled to start today, has been postponed until August 2. In a release from the Ministry of National Security, Montague explained that the new start date is to ensure all systems are in place. The amnesty will
By Christopher Walker Chief Executive Officer – JMMB Fund Managers Ltd. In a bid to provide clients with alternative investment solutions and respond to the changes in the regulatory environment, local financial institutions have introduced several collective investment schemes (also commonly called unit trusts and mutual funds) over the last
The Executive Director of the IAJ Orville Johnson and a member of the public listen keenly as UWI Hospital Board Chairman James Moss-Solomon explains the impact of Road Traffic Crashes on the Health Sector. Mr. Moss-Solomon was one of the many visitors to the IAJ Booth at the recently
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley (left) looks at the features of the Doctor on Call application, being shown to him by physician and head of the School of Public Health and Health Technology of the University of Technology, Professor Winston Davidson. Jamaicans can now access
Former Prime Minister Portia Simpson walks out at chamber at Gordon House for the last time with a bouquet of flowers presented to her by Dr Peter Phillips, her successor as leader of the Opposition following yesterday's tributes. (Photo: Michael Gordon) FORMER Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller yesterday urged
Meanwhile, Davis Whyte says the JCTU is seeking to have an actuarial study to determine the required contribution to make the pension scheme viable. The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) is hoping trade unionists in the Senate will help in its fight to have the Government contribute to
The World Bank is to review its country strategy for Jamaica as its board of management prepares to approve a two-year extension to its support programme for the island. Country manager, Galina Sotirova, yesterday said Jamaica has made significant gains in key areas over the four years of its
Smoke billows again from the chimneys at Alpart, Nain, after nearly eight years of closure. ONE telephone call from Prime Minister Andrew Holness shortly after midday yesterday may have ended the most painful economic period for residents of Nain, St Elizabeth, as smoke billowed again from the town's bauxite/alumina
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett (left) is all smiles as he presents Paulette Murray (left) of Philadelphia with a bouquet of flowers as he welcomes her as the historic one millionth stop-over visitor to the island for the year to date. Enjoying the moment is her husband Henry.
The opening of the new ALPART/JISCO Alumina Refinery in Nain, St Elizabeth this morning brings a ray of hope to an industry which has been losing its impact on the economy, after decades of being a top performer for Jamaica. Minister of Transport and Mining Mike Henry says that
