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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green

Youth and Female Empowerment in Agriculture Underscored

Women and youth must be empowered to access critical resources and equipped with climate smart technology in their operations to ensure the agricultural sector’s sustainability. This is according to Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. He was...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers remarks during the launch of the Grade 7 Academy at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston on Thursday (January 23).
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers remarks during the launch of the Grade 7 Academy at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston on Thursday (January 23).

Grade 7 Academy Strengthening Literacy and Numeracy at Two High Schools
National Water Commission (NWC) North East Regional Manager, Richard Williams (second right), observes men replacing old pipes in Chester, St. Ann, on Wednesday (January 22).
National Water Commission (NWC) North East Regional Manager, Richard Williams (second right), observes men replacing old pipes in Chester, St. Ann, on Wednesday (January 22).

NWC Takes Amnesty to Chester in St. Ann
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, greets Brazil’s Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mauro Vieira, during a luncheon held in his honour at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 23). The visiting Minister arrived in Jamaica on Wednesday (January 22) for talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and furthering preparations for enhanced technical cooperation ahead of the second staging of the Jamaica-Brazil Joint Commission, to be hosted by Brazil.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, greets Brazil’s Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mauro Vieira, during a luncheon held in his honour at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 23). The visiting Minister arrived in Jamaica on Wednesday (January 22) for talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and furthering preparations for enhanced technical cooperation ahead of the second staging of the Jamaica-Brazil Joint Commission, to be hosted by Brazil.

PHOTOS: Luncheon for Visting Brazilian Foreign Minister
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left-seated), and Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa (second right-seated), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for health cooperation, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 23). Observing (seated from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Errol Greene; and Health Programme Officer for the Philippines, Edwin Amoso. Standing (from left) are Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie; and Honorary Consul for the Philippines, Keith Russell.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left-seated), and Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa (second right-seated), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for health cooperation, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 23). Observing (seated from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Errol Greene; and Health Programme Officer for the Philippines, Edwin Amoso. Standing (from left) are Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie; and Honorary Consul for the Philippines, Keith Russell.

Jamaica and the Philippines Sign MOU for Cooperation in Health

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Joan Trian Riu, Managing Director of Riu Hotels & Resorts; Sabina Fluxà Thienemann, Vice Chairman and CEO of Iberostar Hotels & Resorts; Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism; Encarna Piñero, Global CEO of Grupo Piñero, Chair of the Board and President of Inverotel; Donovan White, Director of Tourism; L-R (second row): Roberto Cabrera, Chairman, Princess Hotels & Resorts; Chevannes Barragan De Luyz, Europe Business Development Manager, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB); Delano Seiveright, Senior Advisor and Strategist, Ministry of Tourism. L-R (third row): Manel Vallet Garriga, CEO, Catalonia Hotels and Resorts; Fiona Fennell, Public Relations and Communications Manager, JTB; L-R (forth row): Abel Matutes, President, Palladium Hotel Group; José A. Fernández de Alarcón Roca, Inverotel; Jose Luque, Director, Grupo Fuerte; Antonio Hernandez, H10 Resorts Director (top right) and other top Spanish Hotel stakeholders.
Tourism

Minister of Tourism Champions Better Labour Market Arrangements for Jamaica’s Tourism Workers with Inverotel Group

Following the annual strategic meeting with Inverotel, one of the largest Spanish hotel investment groups, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has negotiated better labour market arrangements for the backbone of Jamaica's tourism sector - its dedicated workforce. The meeting included key representatives from Inverotel and senior tourism officials in the margins of FITUR, the leading tourism trade fair held...
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Water

NWC NEWS RELEASE- Closure of NWC Spanish Town Offices

The National Water Commission wishes to advise customers that its Spanish Town and Yangs Well Offices in Spanish Town, St Catherine, are currently closed due to a flare-up of violence in the area. We wish to assure customers that the offices will be reopened once it is safe to do so, and they will be advised accordingly. During the closure,...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses a special ceremony on Tuesday (January 21) to recognise groups in St. James that participated in the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund Project. The ceremony was held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre.
Climate ChangeCommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentYouth

More Youth Groups in St. James Encouraged to Undertake Climate-Resilient Projects

More young people in St. James are being encouraged to apply for grant funding, which is available under the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund Project, to execute climate-resilient initiatives in their communities. The invitation was extended by Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, during a special ceremony on Tuesday (January 21) to recognise young climate activists in the parish...
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Executive Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

HEART/NSTA Trust Providing Millions in Grant Assistance to MSMEs

The HEART/NSTA Trust has provided $21.9 million in grant assistance to entrepreneurs during the 2024/25 financial year. Of the total, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) received $8.4 million, while $13.4 million went towards supporting trainee start-ups. “This ensures sustained financial support to empower entrepreneurs,” said Executive Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton. She was addressing the opening...
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Finance & Public ServicePress Release

Labour Force Survey Press Release, Main Indicator Table and Infographics for the October (Q4) 2024

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is pleased to present the key indicators from the October 2024 Labour Force Survey (LFS), the fourth release since the revision of the survey. The introduction of the new labour force survey in January 2024, represents a significant break in the series and is not comparable with previous survey data. Highlights from the October...
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