No Unfair Advantages With Plastic Ban – Senator Samuda
Government Senator Matthew Samuda says there will be no unfair advantages for manufacturers and distributors under the impending January 1, 2019, single-use plastic ban. He was speaking at a ‘Consumer...
View ArticleManagement Of HWT Transport Centre Transferred To Transport Authority
The Management of the Half Way Tree Transport Centre in St Andrew has been transferred from the Port Authority Management Services Limited, a subsidiary of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), to the...
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Outreach Outlet
Our aim as an organization is to build a better Jamaica by building those individuals who often have no one to build them. We hope to foster a nation of caregivers with kindness and compassion at the...
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Fuel Prices – How Much Of It Is Taxes?
Hopefully you are enjoying the lowest gas prices since March 15, 2018. This is in part due to the lowest crude oil prices since July 16, 2017. However, we know that Petrojam uses the Weekly Gulf Coast...
View ArticleJamaica Calendar of School Terms and Holidays – Academic Year 2018-2019
Please find below Jamaica’s Ministry of Education calendar of school terms and holidays for the academic year 2018 to 2019. Here you will find opening and closing dates for Jamaican schools, when...
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The Jamaican Startup Ecosystem – Who, What, Where and More
While the Jamaican startup ecosystem is growing fast, many aspiring entrepreneurs don’t know about all of the local resources available. Turns out that lots of people and organizations are doing lots...
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Murder in Jamaica 2018
According to statistics, 2018 saw 1,287 murders, down sharply by almost 22% from the 1,641 murders observed in 2017. This number was even below that of 2016, but slightly ahead of 2015. Even with the...
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Reggae Month 2019 Calendar, Playlists, Trivia and More
In 2008, the Government of Jamaica declared February as ‘Reggae Month’ to highlight the impact of the musical genre on the country’s social, cultural and economic development as “a month of activity...
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A Few Facts about Reggae Month
The Crown Prince of Reggae, Dennis Brown February is Reggae Month. Traditionally, February is celebrated as Black History Month in the United States, Canada and the UK. However, Reggae Month in the...
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Upcoming Conference : Improving Sustainability Through Resource Development
The 2nd Regional Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Conference of the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) will be held under the theme “Improving Sustainability Through Resource...
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Dengue Alert – Ministry of Health
The following is from the Ministry of Health. The Dengue virus is spread to persons by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Symptoms of Dengue usually include Sudden onset of fever Headache Joint...
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Economy At A Glance – July – September 2018
According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, here are the highlights for the July – September 2018 quarter for the Jamaican Economy. Q3 2018 vs Q3 2017 Q3 2018 vs Q3 2017 recorded 1.8% growth in...
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Financial Year 2019/2020 Budget Debate Schedule
“The Annual Budget indicates what will be done with the finances of the country over the course of a year. The purpose of the Budget is to decide how much money the Government plans to expend on...
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Recent History of Murder in Jamaica
Recently, we blogged about murders in 2018 and compared them to 2017. This post takes a look at the recent history of murders, as far back as our data would allow, which is 2004 for Jamaica as a whole...
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Weed Ed – The Gleaner Series on Cannabis
The Gleaner has a series of articles called Weed Ed which features facts and opinion pieces on weed, ganja, marijuana, cannabis and related topics. Here are the links: February 2019 Ganja Facts –...
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What is the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre?
The Caribbean is the most tourism-dependent region in the world. It is the single largest generator of foreign exchange and employment in many countries in the region. What is the Global Tourism...
View ArticleThe Flu – Who Is At Risk and What To Do
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “Anyone can get flu, but certain people are more likely to develop serious flu illness that can result in hospitalization or even death....
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Online Resources To Start And Grow Your Business
Here’s links to two online resources provided by agencies of the Government of Jamaica to help start and grow your business. The Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC) at JAMPRO Are you looking for current...
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Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Bulletin – Examination Dates, Tips and More
See below Bulletin 28 from The Ministry of Education re: The Administration of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examination. It includes exam dates, tips for parents and students, the objective and...
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How to Compare Prices Online – Grocery, Hardware, Petrol and Textbooks
Do you know where to find the cheapest gas? Or corned beef? Or cement? All these prices and much more information is available online at the Consumer Affairs Commission’s database. Importantly, you...
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