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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)
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Government Taking Strategic Steps to Secure the Country’s Borders

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says there are global issues which affect Jamaica’s safety and security, one of which is the availability of small arms and their importation into the country. The Prime Minister took his message of secure Jamaica, to...
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), greets Registered Nurse and Chairperson of the Jamaica Diaspora Health Sector, Claudette Powell, at a special Diaspora interest group meeting, held at the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in downtown Kingston on July 26.
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), greets Registered Nurse and Chairperson of the Jamaica Diaspora Health Sector, Claudette Powell, at a special Diaspora interest group meeting, held at the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in downtown Kingston on July 26.

Health Minister Says Diaspora Adopt-A-Clinic Project Necessary
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry (centre), engages in light conversation with (from left): Vice President for Export and Market Development at JAMPRO, Robert Scott; head of Farm Up Jamaica, Neil Curtis; Dr. Julius Garvey, son of Marcus Garvey, Jamaica's first National Hero; and President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Dr. Derrick Deslandes. Occasion was a session exploring investment opportunities in the agriculture industry at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on July 25.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry (centre), engages in light conversation with (from left): Vice President for Export and Market Development at JAMPRO, Robert Scott; head of Farm Up Jamaica, Neil Curtis; Dr. Julius Garvey, son of Marcus Garvey, Jamaica's first National Hero; and President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Dr. Derrick Deslandes. Occasion was a session exploring investment opportunities in the agriculture industry at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on July 25.

Significant Opportunities for Investment in Agriculture – Stanberry
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), is greeted by Chairman of the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force, Leo Gillings, on his arrival at yesterday’s (July 26) education forum at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), is greeted by Chairman of the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force, Leo Gillings, on his arrival at yesterday’s (July 26) education forum at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

Diaspora Members Make Donations to Education Sector
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), greets Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference Chairman, Earl Jarrett (left), ahead of Monday’s (July 24) opening plenary session, focusing on health care, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The Conference is being held from July 23 to 27 under the theme: ‘Partnering for Growth’. Looking on (from 2nd left) are: Medical Chief of Staff, University Hospital of the West Indies and session moderator, Dr. Carl Bruce; and Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), greets Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference Chairman, Earl Jarrett (left), ahead of Monday’s (July 24) opening plenary session, focusing on health care, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The Conference is being held from July 23 to 27 under the theme: ‘Partnering for Growth’. Looking on (from 2nd left) are: Medical Chief of Staff, University Hospital of the West Indies and session moderator, Dr. Carl Bruce; and Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

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Agriculture

Long Pond Distillery Back in Operation

After being closed for four years, Long Pond Distillery Limited, located in Clark’s Town, Trelawny, has resumed operations. Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager, said the reopening of the 264-year old distillery is welcomed, and is important for the economic viability of the parish. Mayor Gager was representing the Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, at...
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Diaspora

Former Miss Jamaica Urges Support for Sickle Cell Foundation

Ambassador for the Sickle Cell Support Foundation of Jamaica and member of the Jamaican Diaspora in the United Kingdom (UK), Gina Hargitay, is calling for persons to help fight the sickle cell disease, through charity. The Miss Jamaica World 2013, speaking to JIS News at the recently held Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference in Kingston, said she is in the process...
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Owners of the Zierlich International Dialysis Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, Andre Nelson and Dainty Powell, listen as Marketing Manager, Paul Harrison, addresses the opening ceremony for the facility in July 2016.
Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Return Home to Invest in Healthcare Sector

After living in the United Kingdom (UK) for 22 years, Dainty Powell packed her bags and returned to the land of her birth to establish the Zierlich International Dialysis Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, with her partner, Andre Nelson, a year ago. Ms. Powell, a dialysis nurse, had always had a desire to come back to Jamaica and be...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Finance & Public Service

Laws Amended for Companies to Repurchase Shares

Companies listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) will soon have the option to repurchase their shares tax free. This follows the passage of three Bills which are being amended to allow for a tax exemption for listed companies using the share buyback option. These are the Transfer Tax (Amendment) Act, the Income Tax (Amendment) Act and the Stamp Duty...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, enjoys a sample of Devon House ‘I Scream’ at the official opening of the expanded parlour on the grounds of Devon House in Kingston on July 24. Others (from left) are: Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange; former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga; and Managing Director of Scoops Unlimited, Carol Clarke-Webster.
Tourism

Bigger, Better Ice Cream Parlour Opens at Devon House

Lovers of the world-famous Devon House ‘I Scream’ can now enjoy their favourite treat in a more spacious and comfortable setting. On Tuesday (July 25), Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, officially opened the expanded parlour located at the north lawns of the Devon House property. The approximately 5,000 square feet facility, built through $28 million in funding from the Tourism...
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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)
Health & Wellness

Steps Being Taken to Deal with Training of More Nurses

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says steps are being taken to address the shortage of teacher faculties in institutions that train nurses across the island. Addressing a Special Interest Group meeting at the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Kingston on July 26, Dr. Tufton said that creative ways will have to be found in order to solve the problem,...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes his presentation at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (July 26). Listening (from 2nd left) are: Chairperson of the Gastronomy Network and Linkages Council Member, Nicola Madden-Greig; Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spencer; and Edward Wray of the Rasta Indigenous Village.
DiasporaTourism

Diaspora a Powerful Market for Tourism – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is committed to harnessing the potential of the Diaspora in ensuring the sustainable growth of the industry. “The truth is that 11 to 15 per cent of tourism arrivals in Jamaica come from the Diaspora, so Diaspora tourism is vital to us and is critical. That means $250 million to $300...
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