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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...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shares a friendly handshake with Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, during the opening of the two-day Career Expo and Employment Fair at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, in St. Andrew on Wednesday (January 22).

Gov’t Building Human Resource Capacity in Public Health – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, displays the transcript of National Hero, Right Excellent Marcus Garvey’s trial in the United States of America, during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 21).

Marcus Garvey’s Pardon Must Pave the Way for His Exoneration – Minister Grange

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), converses with the Secretary of Health, Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, during the Health and Wellness Career Expo and Employment Fair, on Wednesday (January 22), at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.

US$30 Million Allocated to Upgrade Laboratories in Schools

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlines strategic tax reforms during the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Investments and Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (January 21).

Gov’t Continuing Tax Reform Implementation

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Secretary of Health, Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa (left), at the opening ceremony for the health and wellness career exposition and employment fair, at the Old Library, University of the West Indies, Mona campus, in St. Andrew, on January 22. At centre is Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

1 year ago Prime MinisterWorks / Construction

Road Leading to the UWI to Be Upgraded

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has disclosed that the stretch of road leading to the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, will be upgraded to provide improved access for commuters. “On my way here, I noticed that there was significant traffic… and as I was coming in… I reflected that I made this trek to...

Deputy Governor-General, Hon. Steadman Fuller (centre), shares a photo opportunity with Poet Laureate of Jamaica for 2025 to 2028, Professor Kwame Dawes (second left), and members of his family during Wednesday’s (January 22) ceremony of investiture, held at King’s House. Pictured (from left) are his niece, Janel Polson; sister, Adjoa Dawes; and niece, Abigail Dawes.

1 year ago Culture

Professor Kwame Dawes Appointed Fourth Poet Laureate of Jamaica

Widely acclaimed poet, Professor Kwame Dawes, has been appointed Poet Laureate of Jamaica for 2025 to 2028. In the ceremony of investiture, held at King’s House on Wednesday (January 22), he was bestowed with the insignia by Deputy Governor-General, Hon. Steadman Fuller. Professor Dawes is the fourth Poet Laureate in post-Independent Jamaica, succeeding prolific poet, Olive Senior; accomplished author, Lorna...

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Green Pond Health Centre Reopens After $30-Million Upgrade

More than 13,000 residents from Green Pond and surrounding communities in St. James are accessing primary healthcare in more spacious and comfortable surroundings, following the completion of renovations at the Green Pond Health Centre. This work was completed at a cost of $30 million under the Government’s Operation Refresh initiative. It included expansion of the building to provide air-conditioned medical...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), speaks with Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Garry

1 year ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

MSME Business Roadshow Stops in St. Catherine

More than 70 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) from St. Catherine benefited from a range of services to improve and grow their operations. The services were provided at the MSME Business Roadshow held on Thursday (January 16) at the Twickenham Park Church of the Open Bible in the parish. It was the first event held for the year under...

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.

1 year ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

Survey Shows MSMEs Increased in 2023

Data from the Economic and Social Survey of Jamaica (ESSJ) 2023 indicate that micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) increased in number and sales relative to 2022. Sales from MSMEs rose by 1.2 per cent, totalling $207.4 billion, driven by the performance of micro and medium-sized firms across various sectors, including Electricity and Water Supply, Mining and Quarrying, and Manufacturing....

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), and Minister of Youth, Sports and Heritage in the Cayman Islands, Hon. Isaac Rankine (right), share a photo opportunity with President, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Witold Bańka, at the Opening Ceremony for the fourth Annual World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Forum for Sports Ministers in the Caribbean Region, at the Hotel Indigo, Grand Cayman, on January 15.

1 year ago Sport

PHOTOS: Minister Grange at WADA Forum

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), and Minister of Youth, Sports and Heritage in the Cayman Islands, Hon. Isaac Rankine (right), share a photo opportunity with President, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Witold Bańka, at the Opening Ceremony for the fourth Annual World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Forum for Sports Ministers in the Caribbean Region, at the...

1 year ago Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Marks to Attend Trump-Vance Inaugural Ceremonies and Festivities

Jamaica's Ambassador to Washington, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has accepted an invitation to attend the 60th Presidential Inauguration ceremonies of Donald J. Trump and Vice President, JD Vance. She will attend the swearing-in ceremonies at the United States Capitol in Washington DC on January 20, followed by an exclusive Diplomatic Corps Reception and parade viewing at Blair House, which is...