jamaica

March 2, 2015
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Regional Seismic and Tsunami Risk Workshop

Bridgetown, Barbados, March 2, 2015 (CDEMA) – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) in association with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Jamaica and with the support of the Governments of Chile and Spain under the Chilespana triangular cooperation, will host a Regional Seismic and Tsunami Risk Workshop from March 3rd -4th, 2015 at ODPEM''s Office in…
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March 2, 2015
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Jamaican cell phone users to get number portability – Technology Minister

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government will deliver on its promise that cellular phone users will have number portability by the end of May this year. Number portability will allow cellular phone users to carry their numbers across ports when they switch their service providers. Speaking at the official opening of the Farm…
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February 24, 2015
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Showing a path forward on clean energy in the Caribbean | Dymphna van der Lans

Dymphna van der Lans MANCHESTER, Jamaica, Monday February 23, 2015 – On Friday, officials from the Clinton Foundation joined government leaders and energy experts in Manchester, Jamaica to celebrate the groundbreaking of Phase III of the Wigton Windfarm. This project is expanding what is already the largest wind power project in the Caribbean Community. At the Clinton Climate Initiative, part of the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation,…
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February 24, 2015
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Jamaica can earn big from trillion-dollar film industry

News Americas Now, NEW YORK, NY, Monday, February 23, 2015: Vice President for Export and Market Development at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Robert Scott, says the country can reap tremendous benefits from development of the local film industry, including tapping into the trillion-dollar global movie-making market. He said that in addition to honing local talent, the island can attract a…
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February 19, 2015
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Agriculture Minister Expects Growth To Continue

KINGSTON (JIS) — Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is expecting the agricultural sector to continue its recovery during this quarter. The Minister said that since 2012, the sector has experienced both “highs and lows,” beginning the recovery in 2013, which continued into the first two quarters of last year, with growth rates of 18 and…
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February 19, 2015
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Jamaica launches National Cyber Security Strategy

The Government’s effort to secure citizens using the internet and to make the country safe for business operation by way of a National Cyber Security Strategy, has received international commendation. One of those hailing the move was United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis G. Moreno, who pointed out that cyber crime was a global challenge, and the fact that Jamaica…
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February 18, 2015
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Jamaica embarks on $54.4M measles prevention campaign

The Government is to spend $54.4 million to implement a Measles Prevention Campaign, which will run from February 16 to May 8, 2015. Ministry of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, made the announcement at a press briefing held on Monday, February 16 at Jamaica House. He informed that the money will be used to procure additional doses of the Measles…
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February 17, 2015
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Caribbean’s different gender gap: women rise, men stagnate

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — When the young woman was preparing to open a business in Jamaica selling pipes, vaporizers and other smoking paraphernalia, some acquaintances suggested she would have difficulty succeeding in a niche trade dominated by men. Now, about a year-and-a-half after its launch at a hotel complex in Jamaica’s capital, Ravn Rae’s smoking supplies store is growing and…
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February 17, 2015
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Gov’t to Extend Copyright Protection for Creative Works

The Government is increasing protection for the creative works of Jamaicans under the amendments to the Copyright Act being undertaken. Minister of State in Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, said the amendments will extend copyright protection 95 years beyond the author’s death. The existing legislation in literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works lasts for the…
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February 17, 2015
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Jamaican teachers learn about right to work, travel and do business in CARICOM

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Teachers from more than 20 schools in western Jamaica will learn how to teach students about their right to work, travel and do business in 13 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries, in a special two day workshop starting on Monday in Montego Bay. The CARICOM Single Market teacher training workshop starts with an opening ceremony featuring officials…
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