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Caribbean News: May 16th – 22nd, 2015

NEW PRESIDENT TAKES OFFICE IN GUYANA—05/16/15 David Granger, a retired army general, is the new leader of Guyana. Granger and his multi-ethnic opposition coalition achieved victory in the country, ending the rule of the previous administration, which ruled for 23 years. The elections commission in Guyana said Granger’s Partnership for National Unity-Alliance for change Coalition […]

Jamaica Business News: May 16th – 22nd, 2015

PAULWELL READIES TO FIGHT CARICOM OVER TARIFF—05/16/15 CARICOM states have blocked a bid by Jamaica to remove the Common External Tariff (CET) from solar water heaters. The Jamaican efforts have been consistently blocked by Barbados and St. Lucia. Jamaicans pay more for solar water heaters than is necessary due to the CET. Phillip Paulwell, Jamaica’s […]

Jamaica Arts and Entertainment News: May 16th – 22nd, 2015

ASHE SUCCEEDS IN NEW THEATER LOCATION—05/18/15 Ashe launched its new theater space in January 2015 at the Vibes Theater, hoping they would achieve success with the new production “Ded Leff”. The success of the group has been realized, and the production, which was to close in March, continues to run at the theater. Conroy Wilson, […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Electromechanical Engineer – SOG/ST4 (Regional Office)

JOB TITLE: Electromechanical Engineer – SOG/ST4 (Regional Office) LOCATION:  Southern Regional Health Authority, Mandeville DESCRIPTION: Participating in the formation of Maintenance Policies and plans for the Regional Health Authorities; Providing specialist assistance to the Region on Technical Electromechanical equipment and /or solicit assistance locally or overseas; Developing standards and procedures for maintenance of Electromechanical equipment […]

Jobs in Jamaica: AC Technicians – (REGIONAL OFFICE) – 2 Positions

JOB TITLE: AC Technicians –  (REGIONAL OFFICE) – 2 Positions LOCATION:  Southern Regional Health Authority, Mandeville DESCRIPTION: Responsible for carrying out general servicing, maintenance and repairs to the Split AC Units at the various health facilities within the region; Maintains AC Units in functional condition by conducting inspections; replacing parts and components including fleet vehicles; […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Security Officers

JOB TITLE: Security Officers LOCATION:  Ranger Protection & Security, Mandeville and St. Elizabeth DESCRIPTION: N/A QUALIFICATIONS: 3 CXC or GCE O’level passes including English Language and Mathematics; Minimum of three years working experience; Mature and able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Clean Police Record; Be disciplined and well groomed; Armed Officers should […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Warehouse (Bin) Clerk

JOB TITLE: Warehouse (Bin) Clerk LOCATION:  Continental Baking Company Limited, Kingston DESCRIPTION: N/A QUALIFICATIONS: Have an Associate Degree in Business Administration or a certificate in Supervisory Management; Have a minimum of four (4) CXC subjects including English Language and a numeric subject; Be meticulous, honest and hard working; Display a strong sense of Maturity and […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Brand Manager – Automotive Paint Division

JOB TITLE: Brand Manager – Automotive Paint Division LOCATION:  Automotive Art, Kingston DESCRIPTION: Handle all issues related to sales, marketing and distribution of products within the portfolio including day to day management of the sales and technical teams; To manage and control sales profitability of the product portfolio; Develop and implement promotional strategies and rationalize […]