• Tue, 18 August 2026

Jamaica Business News: March 28th – April 3rd, 2015

HEALTH BUDGET INCREASED, FERGUSON PLEASED—03/29/15 Dr. Fenton Ferguson, Jamaica’s Minister of Health, is pleased with a $7 billion increase in his Ministry’s budget. Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller announced the increase during a presentation at the House of Representatives. The Ministry will receive a total of $49.1 million for 2015/2016. This represents an increase of […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Medical Professionals

JOB TITLE: Medical Professionals LOCATION:  Inter Health Canada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre Turks and Caicos Islands – BWI DESCRIPTION: ED Physician; General Surgeon; Internal Medicine Physician; Anesthetist; Infection Control Nurse; Pediatrician; Pharmacy Technician (with oncology experience); Physical Therapist; Radiographer; Clinical Pharmacy Manager QUALIFICATIONS: All positions require a minimum 5 years […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Senior Management Analyst

JOB TITLE: Senior Management Analyst LOCATION:  National Housing Trust, Kingston DESCRIPTION: To lead a team of Management Analysts to perform business process reviews and recommend improvements to achieve the organization’s strategic and operational objectives; Assisting with the preparation of annual Operational Plan and Budget for the Unit; Monitoring the development and documentation of policies, processes, […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Electrical & Mechanical Engineer (EME) – Contract Officers in 1 Engineer Regiment (JDF)

JOB TITLE: Electrical & Mechanical Engineer (EME) – Contract Officers in 1 Engineer Regiment (JDF) LOCATION: Jamaica Defense Force DESCRIPTION: Design and implementation of high voltage power generation, transmission, distribution and control systems; Design and implementation of electrical, instrumentation and control systems for sewage, water, commercial and residential facilities; Design and implementation of standby power […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Boat Captain

JOB TITLE: Boat Captain LOCATION:  Couples Resort, Kingston DESCRIPTION: N/A QUALIFICATIONS: Have four GCE/CXC subjects inclusive Mathematics and English; Possess a minimal 900 horse power Coxswain license; Possess valid Lifeguard license; Have excellent customer service skills and the ability to relate well with persons at all levels; Have positive work ethics and attitude; Be willing […]

Jobs in Jamaica: Data Processing Records Officer

JOB TITLE: Data Processing Records Officer LOCATION:  Real Estate Board, Kingston DESCRIPTION: Performs records management functions in the Registry; Updates databases for the Real Estate Board & Commission of Strata Corporations Generates information and reports requested for Board Meetings and monitoring purposes; Performs records management function in the Registry; Prepares certificates and licenses for Real […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Not this man [Jesus], but Barabbas”

As Jesus stood with Pilate, Pilate looked at Him with disbelief and skepticism. How could this man be the king of the Jews as they had charged? An itinerant preacher moving from place to place in the cities with people who were willing to follow Him was not a crime. More importantly, He was not […]

Conscious Reggae Singer ORieL Heads to New York, Gears up for 4/20 Release

Gaining recognition and success with the hit video “Sticks & Stones”, his acclaimed “Rise of the Revoluters” mixtape and the successful lead single “Cruise” from his highly anticipated “Love SoulJah” EP, prolific Reggae singer ORieL is gearing up for the 4/20 release of the follow up single “Get Me High”, culminating with slated appearances in […]

Review: Miami 10th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival

   Photos: Addy Chin The city of Miami Gardens continues to deliver a top quality product year after year.  Jazz in the Gardens (JIG) 10th annual music festival was studded with Grammy award winning artists. The line-up included Toni Braxton, Erykah Badu, R. Kelly, Maxwell, Freddie Jackson, RunDMC, Sheila E and Brian Culbertson. Blue skies, […]