The government plans to implement a raft of initiatives aimed at supporting the financial sector as part of efforts to grow the economy.
Finance Minister Fayval Williams explained that the focus on the financial sector, which includes pension funds, insurance, securities and banks, will ultimately result in boosting government revenues.
Five men suspected of involvement in lottery scamming were arrested along Kings Drive, in Kingston 8, yesterday.
Three motor vehicles and several electronic devices including cellphones and laptops were also seized.
Reports are that police conducted an intelligence led operation at an apartment occupied by the men.
The Jamaica Labour Party, JLP is rejecting criticisms that the government is weak, following its decision to not renew the medical-care arrangement with Cuba after 5 decades.
Jamaica's Foreign Affairs Ministry announced last week that both countries were unable to agree on new terms and conditions under a revised technical cooperation framework.
Burger King 5k & Relay shatters previous attendance records, with registration soaring to over 4,500
The event, which was held in Kingston on Sunday, March 8, shifted from being a school-centric run to include corporate teams, gyms and community clubs.It also had a $2 million prize pool.
Jamaicans are being assured that the discontinuation of the current Jamaica-Cuban medical arrangement will not impact the reopening of the Cornwall Regional and Western Children and Adolescent Hospitals in St. James.Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the assurance while being questioned by reporters during a virtual press conference yesterday.