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JAS implementing measures to have Denbigh show ready

THE Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says it has communicated with all exhibitors as well as other food handlers the requirements for meeting certain public health regulations for this year's staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show. Read More

UK court sets new hearing in case of terminally ill baby

Tuesday, July, 11 2017    

LONDON, England (AP) — A British court yesterday gave the parents of 11-month-old Charlie Gard a chance to present fresh evidence that their terminally ill son should receive experimental treatment. Read More

Minister touts potential of Vernamfield development, calls for local investment

Tuesday, July, 11 2017    

MINISTER of Transport and Mining Lester “Mike” Henry says local investors have a significant role to play in the overall scheme of the Vernamfield Aerotroplis Development in Clarendon. Read More

Jamaicans tapping into US trillion-dollar app economy

BY DEANDRA MORRISON Online reporter morrisond@jamaicaobserver.com | Tuesday, July, 11 2017    

With rapid social and technological growth globally, new possibilities have emerged for sustainable economic growth in the Caribbean, particularly Jamaica, which currently benefits from a booming business process outsourcing (BPO) industry. Read More

Zones of special operations Bill returns to House today

Tuesday, July, 11 2017    

THE Zones of Special Operations Bill will head back to the House of Representatives today following passage in the Senate on Friday. Read More

Revival

BY MARK CUMMINGS Editor-at-Large cummingsm@jamaicaobserver.com | Tuesday, July, 11 2017    

SANDY BAY, Hanover — Collective Solution, a new business process outsourcing (BPO) company to the island, says it plans to create some 3,400 jobs by the end of next year at its campus located at the former Jockey garment factory in the once-vibrant town of Sandy Bay, Hanover. Read More

Jamaican team to study national ID system in South Korea

BY JEDIAEL CARTER Observer staff reporter carterj@jamaicaobserver.com | Tuesday, July, 11 2017    

As Jamaica looks to establish a National Identification System (NIDS), a 12-member government team will leave for South Korea on Friday to study best practices from the Asian country's identification system. Read More

Tech Bytes - July 11, 2017

Tuesday, July, 11 2017    

WHATSAPP RECALL FEATURE TO LAUNCH SOON Read More

5 ways to stay secure online

Tuesday, July, 11 2017    

1. Hook up to a network that you know Read More

This Day in History - July 11, 2017

Tuesday, July, 11 2017    

Today is the 192nd day of 2017. There are 173 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1987: United Nations proclaims newborn boy Matej Gaspar in Zagreb, Yugoslavia, in what is now Croatia, the world's five billionth inhabitant.  Read More

National footballer among three shot dead in St Vincent

Tuesday, July, 11 2017    

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) – A national footballer is among three people shot and killed in two incidents here on Saturday night, police have confirmed. Read More

Jamaica wants movement of skilled workers fast-tracked under CSME

Tuesday, July, 11 2017    

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith says Jamaica is of the view that the movement of skilled workers should be fast-tracked in the implementation plan for the Caricom Single Market and Economy (CSME), as well as execution of the central application... Read More



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