CB and the JCDC Cook Up a Successful Partnership

KINGSTON – September 1, 2010 – The global food sector is one of the largest and fastest growing industries worldwide. Farms, fresh produce stalls, supermarkets and cafes are just a few of the components that make up this colossal business, which continues to expand at an astonishing pace. Globalization has driven niche foods, such as ‘pan’ chicken, beyond their birthplace and spurred increased employment opportunities locally, regionally and internationally. In fact, jerk chicken, a product of the ‘pan’ cooking technique, has exploded in popularity over the past several

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First graduation class from the Government of Jamaica/Government of India and HEART/EXED partnership

The training laboratory built in 2009 as part of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Jamaican and Indian governments graduates 145 students this week. Graduates include beginners and advanced groups who studied in areas such as Microsoft applications, networking and programming. Mrs. Audrey Sewell, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education will be the guest speaker at the ceremony.

The laboratory was built to improve the Information Communication and Technology capacity in Jamaica. The centre targets advanced learners who are trained to teach,

SBAJ BRUNCH ‘N’ TALK TAKES OFF – Hear Earl Jarrett share his experiences and best business practices

KINGSTON, March 16, 2010: The Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) will present the first of its BRUNCH ‘N’ TALK series on Sunday, March 28, from 11:30am to 2:00pm at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Keynote speaker, Earl Jarrett, General Manager of Jamaica National Building Society, will speak about the growth and expansion of his organization into a transnational entity, and give valuable tips on operating a successful business enterprise.

Omar Azan to speak on the future of the Jamaican Economy & Brand Jamaica

Creative Media and Events, creators of WEALTH Magazine and Bar Week, relaunches Corporate Mingle in 2010 with a bang, corporate Jamaica’s premier networking opportunity Friday, February 26, 2010 from 6:00pm -10:00pm at the Fiction Lounge, Market Place on Constant Spring Road.

This staging of the event will be primarily significant due to the topical nature of the proceedings, which will be highlighted by guest speaker, President of the Jamaica Manufacturing Association (JMA), Omar Azan, giving an in-depth look at the state of the Jamaican economy and various ways in which it can be improved.

CHURCHES CREDIT UNION SLASHES INTEREST RATES FOR ALL MOTOR VEHICLE LOANS

Kingston, Jamaica: December 1, 2009 -To help alleviate the financial pressures being faced by both existing and potential members, Churches Cooperative Credit Union (CCCU) has slashed its interest rates and reduced its service charges on motor vehicle loans.

BMW Celebrates Restaurant Week with Ladies Night Out

Kingston – Press Release. Today’s lifestyle trendsetters are young, hot and fabulous, and now, they’re also eco friendly and socially responsible. Take for example, ladies like Beyonce and Rihanna, Gwen Stefani and JLo. Jamaica has its own style mavericks who influence what’s hot and what’s not, and high on the Jamdown A-list are the ladies of the Dancehall/Reggae fraternity whose confident swagger easily match those of their international counterparts.

Luxury brand BMW, distributed by Stewart Motors, celebrates Restaurant Week 2009 by hosting seven of Dancehall/Reggae’s hottest female artistes, in a Ladies Night Out. These ladies will experience the Joy of Arriving in Style! Dancehall/Reggae Divas Kris Kelly, Cherine Anderson, Tifa, Denyque, Stacious, Timberlee and Ishawna, will dine together at Café Aubergine before heading to Fiction to meet more of Kingston’s most popular celebs and hotties to dance the night away, courtesy of BMW.