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Jamaican Diaspora News: April 18th – 24th, 2015

CANADA FUNDRAISER HELPS EDUCATION, YOUTH PROGRAMS—04/18/15 The 26th Annual Jamaican Self-Help fundraiser in Ontario, Canada, raised money targeted for helping the organization’s education, youth and leadership initiatives on the island. Supporters of the group participated in a silent auction at the event titled the “Jamaican’ Me Shine Cocktail and Auction.” In 2014, the organization raised […]

Caribbean News: April 18th – 24th, 2015

FRENCH CUSTOMS SEIZES RECORD AMOUNT OF COCAINE IN CARIBBEAN—04/18/15 French authorities report the seizure of 2.25 tons of cocaine from a sailboat falsely flying a United States flag in the Caribbean. The cocaine has an estimated value of $105 million and represents the largest seizure ever made by French customs agents, according to Michael Lachaux […]

Jamaica Arts and Entertainment News: April 18th – 24th, 2015

POET LAUREATE OF JAMAICA HEADS WRITERS’ RETREAT—04/19/15 Jamaica’s Poet Laureate, Professor Emeritus Mervyn Morris, will lead the second annual Drawing Room Project Writers’ Retreat at the Liberty Hill Great House and Spa in Lime Hall, St. Ann, on June 5 through 7, 2015. The workshop is designed to “create meaning from common human experiences.” The […]

Jamaica Business News: April 18th – 24th, 2015

JPS INTRODUCES PREPAID ELECTRICITY PLAN—04/19/15 The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) company has introduced a new Pay As You Go (PAYO) service to 2,000 of its customers in Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine. The prepaid metering represents a new energy management tool that is being introduced in the form of a commercial pilot program designed […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Marketing and Product Development Manager

JOB TITLE: Marketing and Product Development Manager LOCATION:  N.C.B. Employees Co-operative Credit Union, Kingston DESCRIPTION: Take responsibility for marketing financial products: leading, training and motivating a team working in an extremely competitive environment. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a Master’s Degree in Marketing, Finance or Business Management with four (4) years’ related industry experience, and proven track […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Administrative Assistant

JOB TITLE: Administrative Assistant LOCATION:  The Heart Trust/NTA, (2-Year Contract) Business Development & Workforce Solutions; 11 Dome Street, Montego Bay DESCRIPTION: Responsible for providing administrative and secretarial services to support the efficient operation of the Office QUALIFICATIONS: Four (4) GCE O’Level/CXC General Proficiency subjects including English Language; Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized training […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Caretaker

JOB TITLE: Caretaker LOCATION: Clifton New Testament Church of God. Kingston DESCRIPTION: N/A QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a Christian; Have a School leavers certificate; Be numerate and literate; Be over the age of 25; Good oral and written communication skills; Ability to prioritize and to multitask; Team focus in working and cooperating with others to improve […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Legal Officer

JOB TITLE: Legal Officer LOCATION:  National Health Fund, Kingston DESCRIPTION: Provide legal support, guidance and services to the National Health Fund to assist in the achievement of its strategic objectives and the implementation of its policy initiatives; Represent the Company on legal issues. QUALIFICATIONS: Attorney-at-Law admitted to practice law in Jamaica; Bachelor of Laws Degree […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Civil/Structural Engineer – Contract Officers in 1 Engineer Regiment (JDF)

JOB TITLE: Civil/Structural Engineer – Contract Officers in 1 Engineer Regiment (JDF) LOCATION:  Jamaica Defense Force, Kingston DESCRIPTION: Develop civil/structural engineering designs in accordance with local and international standards; Prepare technical documentation required for the execution of projects including, but not limited to, preliminary studies, construction specifications and technical reports; Develop working drawings for planning […]