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Minister Chuck Applauds Justices of the Peace

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has hailed Justices of the Peace (JPs) for their invaluable contribution to Jamaica’s justice system. Speaking at a JP sensitisation session at the Iberostar Hotel in Lilliput, St. James, on Wednesday (June 18), the...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), is shown one of the bags made by Kalia and Co. by the company's Chief Executive Officer, Taneish Miller. Occasion was the Ministry’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) roadshow at The Manning's School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on June 18.

Government Continues to Support MSMEs – Industry Minister

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Anthony Anderson (second left), presents his credentials to OAS Secretary General, His Excellency Albert Ramdin. Sharing the moment at left is OAS Assistant Secretary General, Ambassador Nestor Mendez. The presentation ceremony took place at the Hall of Heroes and Heroines, OAS headquarters, Washington, D.C., on Wednesday (June 18).

Ambassador Anderson Presents Credentials as Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the OAS

Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2024, Omolora Wilson (centre), flanked by first runner-up, Miss Manchester, Shannoya Houston (left), and second runner-up, Miss Kingston and St. Andrew, Daindra Harrison, during the 2024 national coronation.

Festival Queen Parish Coronations Continue This Weekend

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is warmly thanked by New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Shirley Bennett, after handing over the keys to her new two-bedroom home in Style Hut, Port Morant, St. Thomas, on Thursday (June 19). The presentation formed part of a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Looking on are Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles (second left), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams.

Life-Changing Moment for St. Thomas Mother Under the New Social Housing Programme

Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Michele Creed-Nelson (centre) and Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Leonard Francis (second right), look on as Director of Endangered Species Intervention at Bat Conservation International, Jon Flanders (right), highlights features of a bat exhibit titled ‘Guardians of the Night: Celebrating Jamaica’s Remarkable Bats’ during the launch on Wednesday (June 18), at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) in downtown Kingston. Also observing are Chief of Conservation and Global Strategy, BCI, Kevin Pierson (left), and Director of the Natural History Museum of Jamaica (NHMJ), Tracy Commock. The exhibition, mounted by the Natural History Museum of Jamaica (NHMJ), highlights the island’s diverse bat population, including two critically endangered species that inhabit only a few cave locations across the country.

1 year ago Culture

Jamaicans Urged to Preserve Vital Bat Population

Jamaicans are being urged to help preserve the country’s bat population, which plays a vital role in safeguarding biodiversity and ensuring the stability and resilience of ecosystems. Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Michele Creed-Nelson, made the call while addressing the launch of the new exhibition, titled Guardians of the ‘Night: Celebrating Jamaica’s Remarkable Bats’, at the IOJ,...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer.

1 year ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Ministry Launches Programme to Continue Trade Reform Efforts

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) has officially launched the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme. This is to continue efforts to streamline trade processes and strengthen the country’s trade environment. The launch, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 19, brought together key stakeholders from government ministries,...

Disaster preparedness checklist on a clipboard with disaster relief items in the background.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

St. James Ramps Up Hurricane Readiness

With the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially under way and projected to be highly active, the St. James Municipal Corporation is ramping up disaster preparedness efforts across the parish. During the Corporation’s Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee meeting on Thursday (June 19), Spatial Planner, Ricardo Miller, reported that a sensitisation workshop was conducted with 33 shelter managers on...

Yoga instructors, participants, including members of the Indian community, pose after a yoga session held on the lawns of India House, East King’s House Road, Kingston, in 2023.

1 year ago CultureForeign Affairs

High Commission of India Hosts Activity in Observance of International Yoga Day

The High Commission of India (HCI) is hosting a yoga activity on Saturday, June 21, at the Annual Lawns of the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens, 227 Old Hope Road, Kingston, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Yoga is an ancient practice originating in India, which involves physical postures, deep breathing, concentration and meditation. The event is part of a global celebration to...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, aboard one of the new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, procured for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC). Mr. Vaz was on site for the arrival at Kingston Wharves on Thursday (June 19).

1 year ago EducationEnergyTransportYouth

First Set of Rural School Buses to Arrive Next Week

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has confirmed that the first set of buses procured for the Rural School Bus Programme is scheduled to begin arriving in the island next week. He made the disclosure during Thursday’s (June 19) arrival of 63 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses – procured for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), poses with one of the new CNG buses that arrived at Kingston Wharves on Thursday (June 19). He is joined in the photo by Managing Director of Stewart’s Automotive Group, Duncan Stewart (left) and Managing Director of Stewart

1 year ago Transport

63 New CNG Buses Arrive

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet has been boosted with the arrival of 63 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, and a team consisting of JUTC Managing Director, Owen Ellington, and Managing Director of Stewart’s Automotive Group, Duncan Stewart, were on site at Kingston Wharves on Thursday (June 19),...

President, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox

1 year ago CommerceInnovationInvestmentTechnology

Local Tech Companies Demonstrate Innovative Solutions They Can Provide

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Innovation Exchange Pitch brought together 11 local tech companies and representatives across various industries to demonstrate the innovative solutions they can provide for the domestic and international markets. Held on Wednesday (June 18), at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices, the Innovation Exchange Pitch aimed to raise awareness about the capabilities of Jamaican tech companies among corporate...