Jamaica continues to make significant strides in enhancing its trade environment under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), with targeted reforms aimed at strengthening national competitiveness, transparency, and economic resilience. Speaking at the recent launch of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, Chief Technical...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is once again appealing to young people to seize the training and employment opportunities available in the country to build a productive and meaningful future, and to reject the path of crime. He made the call while addressing the opening ceremony for the US$50-million MJS Industrial and Technology Park, located at the...

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors are being encouraged to take full advantage of newly implemented policy changes – rolled out two weeks ahead of schedule – to better address the shelter needs of Jamaicans. These include a reduction in service charges, increased loan limits for single and co-applicants, and enhancements to the Smart Energy Loan facility. NHT Assistant General Manager...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Rt’d.) Antony Anderson (right), receives a warm handshake from American diplomat and activist Ambassador Andrew Young. Occasion was a dinner reception held in Ambassador Anderson’s honour by restaurateur and philanthropist, Mack Wilburn (centre) on Friday (June 20) in Atlanta. Sharing the moment (from left) are Marcia Reid and Angie Wynter....

 

Jullisa Dujon of The Manning’s School has secured her spot in the second and final round of the Junior Minister of Tourism competition, after topping a field of 11 contestants at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, St. Ann, on June 20. Montego Bay High School’s Kiara Bowman, and Hampton School’s Caleader Lewinson, also advanced, setting up an all-girls final showdown....

Primary schools in St. Elizabeth are celebrating a wave of success following the release of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination results for the 2024/25 academic year. The grade-six students have earned placements at prestigious secondary institutions throughout the breadbasket parish and beyond, driven by exceptional performance and a determination to overcome adversity. Principal of Schoolfield Primary and Infant School,...