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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a session during the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, which was held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.

Government Takes Steps to Unlock Potential of Goat Farming and Aquaculture

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government is taking strategic steps to unlock the potential of both goat farming and aquaculture, two subsectors with strong local and international demand. “We are already importing about 70...

Territorial Officer for the St. Catherine South Police Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Paulett Baker (5th left), shares a photo opportunity with congregants of the Greater Portmore Open Bible Church and members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the Division’s Safe School Church Service held on Sunday (September 21), at the church in St. Catherine.

St. Catherine South Police Ensuring Safe Schools

Secretary of the Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis.

Board of Supervision Encourages Citizens to Report Cases of Homelessness

Facilitator with the Safety at Sea Training Programme and Head of the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) Department of Professional Training and Certification in the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, Kyle Shaw, addresses a JIS Think Tank, held at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston, on September 23.

Fishers Urged to Use Life Jackets That Meet International Standards

Senior Director of Extension Services at the National Fisheries Authority's (NFA), Capture Fisheries Branch, Shellene Berry, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (September 23), at the agency’s Television Department in Kingston.

200 Fishers Trained Under NFA Safety at Sea Programme

Director of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response (CIRT) Division, which operates the National Security Operations Centre (NSOC), Lt. Col.(Retired) Godphey Sterling.

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Jamaicans Benefitting from Enhanced Cyber Defence Capabilities

Millions of Jamaicans, both at home and abroad, are benefitting from the country’s strengthened cyber defence capabilities through the work of the National Security Operations Centre (NSOC). Managed by the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), the Centre serves as a coordinating body for the country’s cybersecurity efforts, and is focused on monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats to...

One of the Facilitators in the Safety at Sea Training Programme and Head of the Caribbean Maritime University’s Department of Professional Training and Certification in the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, Kyle Shaw, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, held at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston, on September 23.

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Safety at Sea Training Programme Offers Skills Aligned with International Best Practices

Participants in the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) Safety at Sea Training Programme are benefiting from skills aligned with international best practices. The training, administered through the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), was adopted from the International Maritime Organization's International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). One of the Facilitators in the Programme, Kyle Shaw, said the training is...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses tourism stakeholders and business interests at the Jamaica Product Exchange tradeshow, at the Jewel Grande in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 23.

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Investment in Infrastructure Critical to Sustainable Growth in Tourism – Minister Bartlett

Tourism growth in Jamaica can be sustainable and fully maximised only through meaningful investment in infrastructure, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Speaking to the media, business interests, and tourism stakeholders at a breakfast meeting of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show at the Jewel Grande in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 23, the Minister emphasised that...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), engages with Medical Chief of Staff at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Dr. Carl Bruce (left), at the Accident and Emergency Unit where 21 individuals injured in Tuesday’s bus crash in Dublin Castle, St. Andrew East Rural, were treated. She is accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Senator Marlon Morgan, and State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee. Among the injured were 18 students from Louise Bennett-Coverley Primary School and St Martin de Porres Primary School.

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Gov’t Commits Support for Students Injured in Dublin Castle Bus Crash

The Government has pledged support for students injured in a bus crash that occurred on Tuesday (September 23), in Dublin Castle, St. Andrew East Rural. The cost of treatment for the injured individuals—including prescription medication—will be fully covered. A total of 21 individuals—18 of them students—were transported to the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) following the overturning of...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses business interests and tourism stakeholders at the opening of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025, at the Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, St. James, on September 21.

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Tourism Minister Says Sector Continues to Soar

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to soar to newer and greater heights. Addressing the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tradeshow at Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, St. James, on September 21, he projected that the upcoming winter season, beginning in December, will show “stratospheric” visitor arrivals, underscoring Jamaica’s resilience and continued appeal as a premier global...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (second right), shares a moment with the three newly elected Councillors (from left) Dellon Gayle for the Denham Town Division; Phylicia Henry Golding for the Chancery Hall Division; and Kelvin Hall for the Olympic Gardens Division. They were sworn in during a special sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Corporation

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Local Government Ministry Assessing Areas in Kingston and St. Andrew Impacted by Friday’s Flood Rains

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is assessing areas affected by Friday’s (September 19) heavy rains, which caused severe flooding across the Corporate Area. Portfolio Minister, the Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said the exercise “is to see what can be done and how we are going to get it done.” He said that the assessment is important as the...

Commissioner of Customs and Chief Executive Officer of Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Mrs. Velma Ricketts Walker, addresses the JCA’s Anti-Corruption and Integrity Panel Discussion at the AC Marriott Hotel, on September 18.

7 months ago Finance & Public Service

Commissioner of Customs Calls on Stakeholders to Unite Around Trust and Integrity

Commissioner of Customs and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Velma Ricketts Walker, is encouraging stakeholders to unite around trust and integrity. Delivering opening remarks at the JCA’s Anti-Corruption and Integrity Panel Discussion, held on September 18 at the AC Marriott Hotel, the CEO emphasised that integrity and trust are not abstract ideals, but critical pillars...