Jamaican Diaspora News: May 2nd – 8th, 2015
JAMAICAN-BORN SCHOOL PRINCIPAL HONORED IN PHILADELPHIA—05/02/15 Dr. Karren Dunkley, the Jamaican-born principal of Parkway Center City High School, has been included in a group of seven educators deemed the best principals in the Philadelphia School District. She and the others received the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Distinguished Principal Award. The award provides […]
Caribbean News: May 2nd – 8th, 2015
MEXICO MAKES GENERIC DRUGS AVAILABLE TO CARIBBEAN—05/02/15 Mexico plans to expand the access to cheaper generic medications for over 17 million individuals in the Caribbean region. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed that will provide support for creating the Caribbean Regulatory System. This will be hosted by the Caribbean Public Health agency (CARPHA), […]
Jamaica Business News: May 2nd – 8th, 2015
STANDARDS BUREAU TO PROTECT JAMAICAN GANJA—05/03/15 The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is responsible for developing regulations for the decriminalized ganja industry. The Bureau has created a 17-step proposal that is based on a tracking system. According to Professor Winston Davidson, chairman of the BSJ, all processes “from seed to sale” will be tracked and […]
Jamaica Arts and Entertainment News: May 2nd – 8th, 2015
LECTURER AT UWI SAYS JAMAICAN ENTERTAINERS NEED TO BE TRAINED—05/04/15 After an altercation between Dexta Daps and police officers at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Dr. Donna Hope, a lecturer at the University of the West Indies (UWI), recommended that artistes and their managers enroll in social interaction and professionalism courses. Hope said Dap […]
Jobs in Jamaica: Occupational Health Nurse
JOB TITLE: Occupational Health Nurse LOCATION: Federated Pharmaceutical 2014 Limited, Kingston DESCRIPTION: Perform a variety of professional duties involved in developing and providing Occupational Health Nursing services, while ensuring that the company’s policies and procedures are maintained by coordinating the revision, review and approval of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) in support of Good Manufacturing Practices […]
Jobs in Jamaica: Principal for September 1, 2015
JOB TITLE: Principal for September 1, 2015 LOCATION: Kingston High School. Kingston DESCRIPTION: N/A QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree in Education (A Masters Degree in Education would be an asset); Trained Teacher Certification; minimum of five (5) years experience and a proven track record of Senior Leadership in a Secondary School; Sound knowledge of the Education Act […]
Jobs in Jamaica: General Manager
JOB TITLE: General Manager LOCATION: TIP Friendly Society, Kingston DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the overall successful performance of operations of the Society in accordance with client service, membership, and financial imperatives mandated by the Board of Directors; Growing the service portfolio, client base and retention rate; Increasing and sustaining profitability; Leading the industry in service quality […]
Jobs in Jamaica: Senior Loans Officer
JOB TITLE: Senior Loans Officer LOCATION: Grace Kennedy. Kingston DESCRIPTION: Ensuring the effective initiation, generation, management and maintenance of the loan portfolio; Educating and guiding members on the best ways to utilize the loan facilities and product offerings Planning and co-ordinating the marketing activities of the Credit Union QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies, Finance, […]
Jobs in Jamaica: Business Development Officer – Eastern, Central, Western Regions
JOB TITLE: Business Development Officer – Eastern, Central, Western Regions LOCATION: Superior, Kingston DESCRIPTION: Prospecting and seeking new clients; Monitor and analyze market conditions to identify prospective customers; Introduce and sell the company’s various products; Visit clients to build relationships through effective sales conversations and presentations QUALIFICATIONS: At least two years’ experience in sales; Enthusiasm […]
Morgan Heritage “Up Close and Personal”, May 18th, 2015, New York City
On Monday, May 18th, 2015, Morgan Heritage will give a VIP experience in the eclectic listening room of Subrosa. Located in New York’s Meatpacking District, the renowned venue dedicated to showcasing music, art, and culture provides live music nightly, while focusing to provide a unique creative hub for the finest artists in World Music disciplines […]