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Jamaican Diaspora News: May 9th – 15th, 2015

HAMILTON RECOGNIZED AS GLOBAL “EMERGING ENTREPRENEUR”—05/09/15 Kirk Anthony Hamilton, a Jamaican entrepreneur, will be recognized at the White House in the United States as one of 50 “emerging” entrepreneurs in the world. The honors event is designed to emphasize how important it is to invest in women and young entrepreneurs in order to develop innovative […]

Caribbean News: May 9th – 15th, 2015

PRESIDENT OF FRANCE IN MARTINIQUE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MEETING—05/09/15 The president of France, Francois Hollande, joined Caribbean leaders in Martinique to discuss climate change and how it could impact tourism in the region. The Caribbean Climate Summit attracted leaders and officials of more than 40 countries, including Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba, and the Bahamas. The […]

Jamaica Business News: May 9th – 15th, 2015

XEROX PLANS THREE NEW CALL CENTERS FOR NEW KINGSTON—05/09/15 Xerox in Jamaica will expand its business in Kingston by adding three new call centers. The centers will create an estimated 860 jobs at new facilities in Pawsey Road, Grenada way and Haining Road. The firm will also expand in Montego Bay, taking 25,000 square feet […]

Jamaica Arts and Entertainment News: May 9th – 15th, 2015

JAMAICAN ACTOR GETS ROLE IN JAMAICAN/INTERNATIONAL FILM—05/10/15 Johnoy Williams, Jamaican actor, will appear in a supporting role in a Jamaican/International Film produced and directed by an international star focused on showcasing the culture of Jamaica’s music. Williams said it was a privilege to be recognized for his talent, and while this will be his first […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Systems Administrator

JOB TITLE: Systems Administrator LOCATION:  First Global Bank, Kingston DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and related infrastructure; Responsible for ensuring that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational standards for efficiency, reliability and security; Performing daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Embroidery Digitizer

JOB TITLE: Embroidery Digitizer LOCATION:  Sun Island Jamaica, Kingston DESCRIPTION: Work within Illustrator and embroidery software to create stitching from art files; Determine best practices for quality embroidery graphics, including thread type and thickness, type of stitch, thread direction, material, etc.; Manipulate art files to make them production ready for embroidery; Cut appliqués and sew […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Administrative Assistant

JOB TITLE: Administrative Assistant LOCATION:  Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Kingston DESCRIPTION: Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Unit; Provide secretarial and administrative support primarily to the Project Manager, but also to the rest of the team; Maintain the electronic and hard copy filing systems; Maintain a system to ensure adequate supply, storage and […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Retail Sales Representatives

JOB TITLE: Retail Sales Representatives LOCATION:  Home & Things Ltd, Kingston DESCRIPTION: Responsible for providing complete and appropriate solutions to maximize customer satisfaction and sales QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of two years’ experience in sales and customer service, preferably in marketing and selling Home Finishing Products such as Flooring, Sanitary ware, Plumbing Supplies, Lighting Fixtures, Paints, Hardware […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Systems Operators

JOB TITLE: Systems Operators LOCATION:  National Irrigation Commission Limited, Mid-Clarendon, Rio Cobre; New Forest/Duff House and Yallahs Irrigation Districts DESCRIPTION: Monitoring and record the delivery of irrigation water to customers from conveyance systems; Report problems related to the water distribution systems; Manage customer relations; Knowledge of irrigation infrastructure and system functions; Be able to take […]