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Data defence delay - Staffing shortages, technology gaps and training needs slow move towards full enforcement of personal information protection law
The regulatory body responsible for Jamaica’s national data protection regime has said it will require another two years before it is in a position to fully enforce the Data Protection Act (DPA),…
Published 16 hours ago
by Robert Bailey
Unforced errors a worry for Sunshine Girls
Sunshine Girls head coach Sasher-Gaye Henry-Wright says her team must cut out making unforced errors after battling to a hard-fought 45-43 victory over hosts Scotland in their Pool B contest at the…
Published 16 hours ago
by Raymond Graham
Gayle back on top
Jamaica increased its medal tally by two on yesterday’s third day of track and field competition at the XXIII Commonwealth Games inside the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, as Tajay Gayle picked up gold…
Updated 12 hours ago
by Janet Silvera
Licence to deal - More casino resorts on horizon as Princess targets winter opening
WESTERN BUREAU: The granting of Jamaica’s first casino gaming licence is expected to pave the way for additional integrated resort developments (IRDs), with at least three other investors, including…
Updated 12 hours ago
J$36.8m boost for community spaces
Four community spaces in violence-prone communities are to undergo renovation under a J$36.8-million initiative aimed at strengthening community safety, expanding opportunities for at-risk youth and…
Updated 12 hours ago
by Carl Gilchrist
14-y-o MoBay High student is Junior Tourism Minister
Montego Bay High School for Girls’ Thaejadore Kerr has been named Jamaica’s Junior Minister of Tourism after emerging victorious in the finals of the Minister of Tourism Public Speaking Competition.…
Updated 11 hours ago
Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’
The US Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, although three officials dissented in favour of higher rates as the central bank wrestles with how to deal with persistently high…
Published 16 hours ago
More questions than answers for Parottee
THE EDITOR, Madam: The people of St Elizabeth would like some clarification from the government regarding two recent statements: one by Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett and the other by NaRRA CEO…