Author Archive: Patrice Walters

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NEPA investigates fish kill in Kingston Harbour
  The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is urging, the public not to collect dead fish for consumption, or use the
Tourism ministry projecting 10 million visitors by 2030
Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett reiterated that, there will be at least ten million tourists entering the country, in the near
Finance Ministry signs agreement for public sector compensation review
The Ministry of Finance and consultancy agency Ernst and Young have signed a procurement agreement for a compensation review.  
Iona High mourns teacher’s death; teacher’s son in police custody
Staff and students of Iona High school in St. Mary have been left in shock and grief, following the death of a teacher on the weekend.
Transnational probe launched into activities of a former cop
The police say a high level transnational investigation continues into activities of a former member of the force   adding that the
Safety concerns prompt lock down on fire damaged section of May Pen market
The Clarendon Municipal Corporation has closed off a section of the May Pen market for safety reasons, after fire ravaged the building
MSME’s can participate in SEZ
Operators of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized businesses are being reminded that they can be part of the Special Economic Zone.  
Senate approves bill to repeal Minimum Business Tax
The Senate has approved a bill to repeal the minimum business tax, taking it one step closer, to the formal removal of the tax measure.