IMMIGRATION TO END MARRIAGES OF CONVENIENCE

August 11, 2016 in Regional

Chief Immigration Officer Annette Mark has acknowledged that her department is aware that some visitors to the island are using marriages of convenience to bypass the nation’s immigration laws. This was among several concerns on immigration policies which were raised, Tuesday, by attorney-at-law Leon Chaku Symister. “One...

Jamaica conducting study on castor oil industry

August 11, 2016 in Regional

JAMAICA has undertaken a study on the local castor oil industry as the country moves to take advantage of a global market expected to value an estimated US$1.81 billion by 2020. The study was commissioned by the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and examined recommendations for development...