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Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, reports on the performance of the economy for the October to December 2024 quarter, during a press briefing held at the agency’s Oxford Road location in Kingston on Wednesday (February 19).
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, reports on the performance of the economy for the October to December 2024 quarter, during a press briefing held at the agency’s Oxford Road location in Kingston on Wednesday (February 19).

PIOJ Monitoring Impact of US Policy Measures

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has indicated that it is closely monitoring policy measures in the United States (US) and assessing the likely impacts on the Jamaican economy. “It is too early to determine the precise nature and magnitude...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), tours the new Buff Bay market in Portland, which is under construction, recently. He is accompanied by (from left) Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament for Portland West, Hon. Daryl Vaz, and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), tours the new Buff Bay market in Portland, which is under construction, recently. He is accompanied by (from left) Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament for Portland West, Hon. Daryl Vaz, and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan.

Minister Wants Vendors to Be in New Buff Bay Market by August 6
Public Health Inspector at the Portland Health Department, Samuel Brown.
Public Health Inspector at the Portland Health Department, Samuel Brown.

Portland to Implement Rodent Eradication Programme
Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb, is encouraging farmers to prioritise water conservation during the dry season.
Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb, is encouraging farmers to prioritise water conservation during the dry season.

Farmers Urged to Conserve Water to Mitigate Effects of Drought
Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left), engages with Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, at the third Global Tourism Resilience Conference at the Princess Hotel in Hanover on February 17.
Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left), engages with Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, at the third Global Tourism Resilience Conference at the Princess Hotel in Hanover on February 17.

Jamaica’s Leadership in Tourism Resilience a Symbol of National Pride

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All Roads Lead to Clarendon for MSME Business Roadshow

Juici Empowerment Park hosts 2nd entrepreneur showcase for 2025 Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica’s Business Ministry, is set to host the second MSME Business Roadshow for 2025 at Juici Empowerment Park, Clarendon, on February 20. This initiative continues MIIC’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and business growth across Jamaica. Micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners will gain...
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Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Justice

Measures in Place to Protect Digital Court Recordings

As the Judiciary of Jamaica prepares to introduce digital audio court recordings, Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, says safeguards are in place to ensure the secure storage and integrity of the recorded material. The process, which will roll out in the Supreme Court at the start of the Easter term on April 1, is part of the ongoing modernisation of the...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister

Gov’t Investing to Ensure Jamaica Can Withstand Global Economic Shocks

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government continues to make significant investments to bolster fiscal buffers, ensuring Jamaica can withstand global economic shocks. He maintains that this is imperative, consequent on discussions, globally, regarding the “uncertainty” of international aid and stakeholder concerns about the potential implications for Jamaica. “Jamaica has benefited from international aid. We continue...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 18).
Finance & Public Service

Locally Recruited Employees of World Bank Exempted from Paying Income Tax

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (February 19), passed legislation to allow for the exemption of locally recruited employees of the World Bank from the payment of income tax. The legislation, Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Act, was piloted by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. Mrs. Williams explained that the Bretton Woods Agreement Act incorporates into...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 18).
Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Finance Minister to Appoint Private-Sector Members of TAJ Board

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (February 18), passed legislation that will allow the Minister of Finance and Public Service to directly appoint the private sector members of the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) board. The Bill, an Act to Amend the Tax Administration Jamaica Act, was piloted by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams. She explained that the Act established the...
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Assistant Attorney General, Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Amanda Bethune, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Transport

Road Safety Campaign Targets Pedestrian Safety

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport has launched a national road safety campaign to address the growing number of pedestrian fatalities in Jamaica over the last five years. Dubbed ‘Look Out Before You Step Out, A Pedestrian’s Pledge’, the campaign aims to raise awareness about pedestrian safety and encourage responsible behaviour on the roads. Speaking at a Jamaica...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), interacts with participants during Wednesday’s (February 19) launch of the European Union (EU)-Universal Service Fund (USF) student video competition at the EU Delegation Office in Kingston. Sharing the conversation (from second left) are President, St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Club, Deiandra Underhill; Chief Executive Officer, USF, Charlton McFarlane; and Head of Cooperation for the EU Delegation, Aniceto Rodríguez Ruiz.
Youth

EU-USF Student Video Competition Launched

The European Union (EU) in collaboration with the Universal Service Fund (USF) has launched a video competition targeting grades 11, 12 and 13 students in high schools with active information and communications technology (ICT) clubs. Students are invited to create a three-minute video exploring the impact of digital technology on future jobs and how Jamaica’s education system can prepare them...
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