American Airlines flight veers off runway at Kingston airport
An American Airlines flight reportedly veered off the runway while landing at Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston, Jamaica, late Thursday
Mahfood moves to calm jitters as ban on plastic lunch boxes to take effect
By Kimone Witter Former president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood, says reusable plastic containers and biodegradable alternatives
Implementation period of 4th phase of single-use plastic ban extended to July 1
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has extended the implementation period of the 4th phase of the ban on specific types of single-use
Ban on plastic lunch boxes pushed back
The Government’s ban on plastic lunch boxes and personal-care products with microplastics has been pushed back. Citing concerns from stakeholders, The Ministry
SEZ boss to manufacturers…
Responding to concerns from some local manufacturers about current challenges when trading in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the Jamaica Special Economic
‘Nobody really has a plan’
Just days before the plastic lunch box ban kicks in, importers and distributors are slamming the Government for its deafening silence. Their
Change in fiscal policy required to improve Jamaica’s productivity – Chung
By Kimone Witter Financial analyst Dennis Chung says improvements in Jamaica’s productivity will require changes in the government’s fiscal policy. Fiscal policy
Caribbean Cement to boost production with US$40m expansion
Jamaica: Caribbean Cement’s US$40m expansion project is set to complete by the first quarter of 2025, boosting cement production by 30%. Managing director
Jamaica’s productive sectors poised for growth, says GK Capital VP
Vice-president of GK Capital Management Ryan Strachan is projecting that the country’s productive sector is poised for aggressive growth. Strachan said that
Middle managers conference marks 14 years of empowering leaders
The 14th Make Your Mark Middle Managers Leadership Conference, a highly anticipated event, commenced today with a captivating opening ceremony. This marked
Pepsi Cola Jamaica spotlights strategic investments in local workforce at JMEA Conference
Luz Tejada, commercial director at Pepsi Cola Jamaica, says on-the-job training programmes are vital to its operations as the company strives to enhance workforce
Carib Cement expansion project on track for 2025 completion
By Javaughn Keyes Local cement manufacturer, Carib Cement, says its US$40 million expansion project is on track. Speaking at a factory tour,