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Vice President, Business Process Outsourcing and Logistics, Port Authority of Jamaica, and Outsource2Jamaica 2025 (O2J2025) Conference Chair, Gloria Henry.

Local Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Seize Opportunities at Outsource2Jamaica Conference

Local entrepreneurs are being encouraged to participate in and engage with brokers and buyers during the Outsource2Jamaica 2025 (O2J2025) Conference, slated for the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on April 10. The annual event, to be held under...

University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro Vice-Chancellor, Graduate Studies and Research, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Pursue PhD Studies

Deputy Project Director for the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project, Munish Persaud, speaks at the 2025 Yam Symposium held at the Kendal Camp and Conference Centre in Shooters Hill, Manchester, recently. Mr. Persaud is also the Advisor on Agriculture and Capacity-Building with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Caribbean.

Resilience of Yam Producing Sector Being Strengthened

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, displays oranges while on a recent tour of the St. Catherine-based Trade Winds Citrus Limited’s farm in Bog Walk.

Citrus Industry Rebounds

President of Jamaica Paralympic Association, Christopher Samuda, engages in discussion with (from second left) Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe; and Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, at the recent launch of Paralympic Week, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in Kingston.

Digicel Foundation Pledges $500,000 to Paralympic Athletes

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the Upper House on March 14. Listening at left is Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

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Senate Approves Amendment to Public Procurement Act

The Public Procurement (Amendment) Act 2025, which aims to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in the country’s procurement process, was approved in the Senate recently. The legislation was approved with four amendments. Piloting the Bill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, explained that it will significantly advance the Government’s reform agenda and transform very positively...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left, front), presents an incentive cheque for $6.8 million to Captain of the Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team, Rashada Williams (third right, front), at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Friday, March 14. Each player will receive $400,000, while each member of the management team will receive $200,000. Joining the team are officials from the Jamaica Cricket Association.

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PHOTO: Incentive Cheque to Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left, front), presents an incentive cheque for $6.8 million to Captain of the Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team, Rashada Williams (third right, front), at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Friday, March 14. Each player will receive $400,000, while each member of the management team will receive $200,000. Joining...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), is presented with a copy of the book ‘The Road to Oman: The Journey of Hockey Jamaica to the Inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024’ by author and President of the Jamaica Hockey Federation, Fabian Stewart. Occasion was a courtesy call on Minister Grange at her offices in Kingston on Friday (March 14).

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PHOTOS: Minister Grange Receives Copy of Book on Hockey Jamaica

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), is presented with a copy of the book ‘The Road to Oman: The Journey of Hockey Jamaica to the Inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024’ by author and President of the Jamaica Hockey Federation, Fabian Stewart. Occasion was a courtesy call on Minister Grange at her offices in Kingston...

Vice President (Administration) of the Caribbean Military Academy, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Lieutenant Colonel Nadine Notice, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on March 13.

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JDF Highlights Importance of Soft Skills in Workforce Development Training

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) says enhancing soft skills among participants in its Skills Training for Workforce Development initiative will significantly improve their preparedness for employment. The programme, a collaborative effort involving the HEART/NSTA Trust and the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), will train 50 young people aged 18 to 23 in Business Administration and Electrical Installation over an...

Director of Projects and Strategic Management at the MultiCare Youth Foundation, Mitzian Turner.

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Companies Encouraged to Provide Internship Opportunities for Young People

In a call to action for businesses nationwide, the MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) is urging companies to provide internship opportunities for young people participating in its empowerment programmes. The programmes being offered through the EU BRIDGE Project aim to fill the gap between education and employment, equipping young people with the skills, confidence, and experience needed to succeed in the...

Chairman, Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) Advisory Committee, Keith Duncan (left), and IFC Commissioner, Courtney Williams (second left), converse with other members of the entity’s administration. They include Advisory Committee Member, Nancy Pinchas, and Deputy Commissioners, Fabian Lewis (second right) and Hugh Morris. The interaction occurred during the IFC’s inaugural press conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (March 17).

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2025/26 Budget Deemed Credible by the Independent Fiscal Commission

The Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) has determined that the 2025/26 Budget currently being debated in the House of Representatives is credible, based on macroeconomic and fiscal projections. According to Commissioner, Courtney Williams, Jamaica’s current fiscal policy and position are sustainable. He was speaking during the IFC’s inaugural press conference on Monday (March 17) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second left) and Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), share a moment with Senators, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks and Hon. Delano Seiveright (right), who were sworn in this morning (March 17), during a ceremony held at King’s House. Senator Marks has been appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, while Senator Seiveright was named Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism.

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Minister Marks and State Minister Seiveright Sworn In

Newly appointed Senators, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks and Hon. Delano Seiveright were on Monday (March 17) officially appointed Minister and State Minister, respectively. They took the Oath of Office and the Oath of Allegiance during a swearing in ceremony held at King’s House, which was presided over by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. Prime Minister, Dr....