Overtaken by a chain of events, local bamboo producers are unlikely to put together the container-load of bamboo charcoal required for export to the United States this month as previously announced by the Government, but groundwork is being laid to deliver by mid-May.
Regional airline, LIAT, says it will take "decisive action" to deal with unprofitable routes as the Antigua-based airline seeks to make its operations financially variable.
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) spokeswoman Meris Haughton says the majority of large tax payers - that is, companies with annual income over $500 million - have already completed their e-filing ahead of the March 31 deadline for annual returns.
Last week Sunday, in the first of a two-part series, I dished out a few tips and tricks to try in the beauty and fashion department that would make our lives a little easier. This week, we are moving on to food and household popular tips and tricks that are worth sharing.
THE MUCH touted Plea Bargaining legislation, passed in 2005 to help local prosecutors go after leading crime bosses while reducing the time taken to complete some cases, is proving to be less than successful.
Jamaica's largest dump, which is operated by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) in Riverton City, St Andrew, has been existing illegally.
Scores of babies are being placed at risk daily at unregulated day-care centres and nurseries which lack the necessary facilities to keep the children safe.
Jamaica's marine research and development will mark the start of a significant chapter today with the official opening of the Alligator Head Marine Laboratory in San San, Portland.
The Polygraph Department of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been acknowledged as the leading such entity in the region and now provides guidance and assistance for other regional police forces.
More than 20 students who attend schools in tough inner-city communities in the Corporate Area were yesterday encouraged by motivational speaker Glen Christian to develop a hunger and thirst for good things that will eventually lead them to greatness.
Tired of the life of violence they have endured for more than 40 years, residents of the central Kingston community dubbed 'Tel-Aviv' are determined to make the latest peace initiative work.
Minister of Youth and Culture Lisa Hanna is not backing down from her position that cultural expert Sydney Bartley cannot continue as the permanent secretary (PS) in her ministry.
After a bruising battle in Parliament that spurred a walkout by Opposition members of Parliament (MP), the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) plans to make a last-ditch bid to Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller to rescind the appointment of Velma Hylton, QC, to the Commission of Enquiry into the 2010 military operation in West Kingston.
It saddens my style heart to say that red-carpet season has come to an end. It ended with a nuance of style with the Oscars red carpet that simply left us breathless with the stunning gowns. The Oscars red carpet was much more exciting this year, with more of our favourite celebrities turning up the style heat on the carpet for the Oscars.
It was a feast of languages at the 170th anniversary of the Independence of the Dominican Republic and celebration of the 50th year of diplomatic relations with Jamaica.
From the south in the culturally rich state of Alabama, LaRonda Robinson, born in a family of five siblings, explains her youth as one of need, desperation, anger, and abuse.
Branded Montego Bay's 'total venue' for its multiplicity of facilities, Donway, a Jamaican-style village located along Gloucester Avenue, is fast developing a reputation as the Second City's leading all-in-one chill spot.