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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, provides an update on the aquaculture sector during Wednesday’s (February 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Aquaculture Sector Poised to Mushroom

With the construction of the $574-million tilapia hatchery, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is looking to further boost the aquaculture sector with the production of freshwater prawns and the establishment of an ornamental fish farming project. This was...

Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, encourages Jamaicans to close their bedroom doors while sleeping to increase survival chances and reduce the spread of fires.

JFB Urges Persons to Close Doors While Sleeping

A bird's-eye view of Harmony Beach Park located along the Montego Bay Waterfront in St. James.

$350m Allocated to Complete Montego Bay Waterfront Protection Project

Senior Medical Officer at the Princess Margaret Hospital in St. Thomas, Dr. Dwight Whittle, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (February 20)

Princess Margaret Hospital Introduces Family Care System for Enhanced Client Service Delivery

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), shares a moment with (from left) Social Anthropologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Herbert Gayle; Custos Rotulorum of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes; Principal Director, Social Justice Division in the Ministry of Justice, Jamie-Ann Chevannes; and Child Protection Officer, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Alyssa Allen. Occasion was the Ministry’s inaugural World Day of Social Justice Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Thursday (February 20).

Jamaicans Urged to Make Use of Social Justice Programmes

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (seated, centre); General Manager, Finance, Standards, Procurement, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Orville Hill (seated right), and Director, SM Quality Construction Limited, Patrick Peterkin (seated left), affix their signatures to documents for expansion and rehabilitation works at the Pisgah Primary and Infant school in St. Elizabeth, during a contract-signing ceremony at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston.

1 year ago DevelopmentOffice of the Prime Minister

$822.2M Earmarked to Continue JSIF-Led School Development Projects

A total of $822.2 million has been earmarked to continue school rehabilitation, infrastructure upgrade and construction projects, being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), during the upcoming fiscal year. Details of the provision are outlined in the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure, tabled recently in the House of Representatives by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval...

Executive Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (right), having a light exchange with egg farmer, Stephano Thompson, at the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s MSME Business Roadshow, on February 20, at the JUICI Empowerment Centre in Clarendon.

1 year ago CommerceIndustryInvestmentSkills

Trainee Start-Ups Receive $6.7 Million from HEART/NSTA Trust

For the 2024/25 fiscal year to date, funds allocated to HEART/NSTA Trust trainee start-ups amount to $6.7 million. This is part of the ongoing investment by the Trust in the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector, in a bid to foster entrepreneurial growth and development. Executive Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, provided details at the Ministry...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks at the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) Business Roadshow held at the JUICI Empowerment Park in Clarendon on Thursday, February 20.

1 year ago CommerceInformationInvestment

MSMEs Urged to Take Advantage of Business Roadshows

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is calling on micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) operators to take full advantage of the Ministry’s Business Roadshows, which are designed to provide them with valuable growth opportunities. Speaking at the second Roadshow of the year held earlier today (February 20) at the JUICI Empowerment Park in Clarendon,...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (February 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

1 year ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

275 NHT Smart Energy Loan Applications Approved

A total of 275 applications have been approved under the National Housing Trust (NHT) Smart energy loan facility. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during Wednesday’s (February19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Under the facility, homeowners can access up to $1.5 million to instal energy-saving technology. These...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), chairs the 22nd special meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Wednesday (February 19). With her are (from left) CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, and Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community Relations, Elizabeth Solomon.

1 year ago Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Minister Chairs Successful COFCOR Meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, on Wednesday (February 19), chaired the 22nd special meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR). COFCOR is the CARICOM organ responsible for foreign policy coordination and promoting the development of cooperation among Member States and with extra-regional partners. The meeting came ahead of the...

Ambassador of Spain to Jamaica, His Excellency José María Fernández López de Turiso, addresses the ground-breaking ceremony for the 950-room expansion of the Grand Palladium Hotel in Point, Hanover, on February 18.

1 year ago Foreign AffairsTourism

“You Can Count on Spain” – Ambassador Pledges

Spain’s Ambassador, His Excellency José María Fernández López de Turiso, has expressed his Government’s commitment to strengthening its relationship with Jamaica in areas of mutual interest. He said the countries enjoy an enduring partnership, which spans cultural, educational, economic and commercial realms. With accumulated investment of more than US$2.5 billion, Spain is one of Jamaica’s largest investors, with projects primarily...

Compliance Manager at the National Housing Trust, Garth Evans, is inviting business operators and residents in Westmoreland to participate in the National Housing Trust (NHT) Compliance 365 Expo on February 21.

1 year ago Industry

Business Operators Invited to Attend Compliance Expo in Savanna-La-Mar on Feb. 21

Business operators and residents in Westmoreland and from nearby parishes are invited to participate in the National Housing Trust (NHT) Compliance 365 Expo on February 21, starting at 9:00 a.m. This event, which will take place at the Savanna-la-Mar Methodist Church, forms part of a series aimed at promoting and enhancing compliance among micro, small and medium-sized business operators. Speaking...