Caribbean Net News Daily Headlines: Jamaica

IMF says Jamaica talks to continue next week

2009-11-07

WASHINGTON, USA (Reuters) -- The International Monetary Fund said it would continue talks with Jamaica next week as they work to finalize a $1.2 billion standby loan. An IMF team visited Kingston from Oct. 27 to Nov. 6, and IMF mission chief Trevor Alleyne said the focus of the talks was on policy measures.

New policy to bring more heavy spenders to Jamaica

2009-11-07

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (JIS) -- Jamaica is gearing up for more high-rollers and heavy spenders with Cabinet's recent approval of an 'inventory-enrichment strategy,' which will allow merchants to import more high-end products into the island. Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, said in many cases...

Bolt's coach Mills resigns as head of Jamaican national team

2009-11-07

KINGSTON, Jamaica (FP) -- Glen Mills has resigned after 22 years as head of the Jamaican national track and field team but he will remain coach of the Usain Bolt's Racers Track Club. Mills plans to stop working with the national team so he can concentrate more time on coaching the club team.

Jamaica joins 25 member Rio Group

2009-11-07

KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) -- Jamaica's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr Kenneth Baugh, has praised the Rio Group for its role in strengthening the region's international presence. Dr Baugh made comment on Thursday, after Jamaica was admitted as the 25th member.

Jamaica, Mexico sign new air service agreement

2009-11-07

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (JIS) -- Jamaica and Mexico have signed on to a new bilateral civil aviation agreement, which will allow for improved air service between the two countries. The agreement was signed by Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr Kenneth Baugh.