The Government is recommitting itself to redoubling its effort for Jamaica to achieve developed country status, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has said. Speaking on Wednesday (September 25), at the contract signing and ground-breaking ceremony for the Spicy Grove Infrastructure Works Project in St. Mary, Dr. Holness said that the country is about 60 per cent on...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica’s economic outlook has taken a turn for the better, where the country is no longer seen by investors as high risk. Speaking at the recent opening of a new Courts furniture and appliance store in Drax Hall, St. Ann, he said the country’s economic climate has become so stable that...

KINGSTON, Sep. 21 (JIS): Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging greater support for developing countries by international financial institutions. Addressing the opening ceremony for day two of the Summit of the Future Action Days at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York on Saturday (September 21), Dr. Holness noted the capacity limitations of developing states...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the Government is committed to strengthening the country’s financial regulatory framework to safeguard citizen’s interests and ensure full compliance with global standards. “Financial regulation is not merely technical, it is at its core, a commitment to safeguarding the hard-earned monies of ordinary Jamaicans,” she said,...

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to play their part in shaping Jamaica’s digital future. The call came from Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, who recently participated in the JIS TV programme, ‘Get the Facts’. “Digital transformation is no longer a nice thing to have; it’s...

The Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards is a presentation ceremony in which Jamaicans are bestowed honours and awards for their remarkable service.The Chancery of the Orders of the Societies of Honour in the Office of the Prime Minister is the administrative arm responsible for coordinating this presentation ceremony. The National Honours and Awards Act, promulgated...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Unicomer Group’s opening of Courts’ 30th store in Drax Hall, St. Ann, is a testament of their confidence in Jamaica's future and a signal of the vast opportunities on offer for investors and entrepreneurs. Delivering the keynote address celebrating Courts’ 65 years of operation and the grand opening of the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is calling on Jamaicans to honor the legacy of the nation’s heroes by working together to build a country where every citizen, regardless of background, can live in peace and dignity. “In doing so...we will ensure that future generations can take pride in the rich inheritance we leave behind,” the Governor-General...

The Governments of Jamaica and the Republic of India have bolstered bilateral relations in key areas that will provide economic and social benefits for both countries. During a joint press conference on Monday (September 30), the countries exchanged four Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to concretise the areas of cooperation. The nations will be collaborating in digital transformation to provide for...

The Spice Isle Imaging Centre Inc. Laboratory has made history as the first and only medical testing lab in Grenada to be accredited by JANAAC Global Accreditation to the ISO15189:2012 standard. The certification is for medical testing in haematology and transfusion medicine. Accredited medical laboratories can readily demonstrate conformance to defined standards and best practices and provide the assurance of...

KINGSTON, Oct. 12 (JIS): Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Government is adhering to Jamaica’s refugee policy. “Jamaica is the only country in the Caribbean, now, that has a refugee policy, and we do stick to that policy; Jamaica is compliant with our policy and best practice,” the Minister informed. Senator...

A spirit of gratitude and pride permeated the air as Jamaicans from all walks of life received national awards on Monday (Oct. 21) for contribution to nation building. Held at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston this year, due to inclement weather conditions, the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards saw over 200 persons being...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Andrew Holness, got a first-hand look at carefully preserved Indian artefacts and received an account of the country’s history and culture, during a tour of some of the country’s heritage sites on Wednesday (October 2). The day was observed as a national holiday in India, marking the anniversary of the birth of inspirational and influential...

The Government, on Tuesday (October 22), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited for the advancement of nuclear technologies adoption in Jamaica. Addressing the signing ceremony at Jamaica House, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the partnership reflects the Government’s unwavering commitment to diversify the country’s energy...