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Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown (centre), converses with Vice President, Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton (left) and Director, Stakeholder Relationship Management, JSEZA, Yenniek Hinds, during the Business Acceleration Centre (BAC) Accelerator Series at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (Feb. 6).

Jamaican Firms Urged to Keep a Close Eye on Trade Tensions

Amid rising fears of trade tensions, local firms are being urged to prioritise supply chain mapping to spot potential supply disruptions and develop contingency plans. Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA),...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., and Regional Director, Region 1 HEART/NSTA Trust Dr. Sasha Shim-Hue (centre), interact with one of the participants in the GetConnected Digital Literacy Course during a visit at the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) in Kingston on Thursday (February 6).

Minister Charles Jr. Lauds Senior Citizens Participating in NCSC Digital Literacy Course

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, participates in a balloon release with students of Oberlin High School at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Thursday (February 6). The exercise was part of a resocialisation intervention activity hosted by the Justice Ministry’s Victim Services Division (VSD) for children who have encountered traumatic experiences.

Oberlin High School Students Benefit from Victim Services Division Resocialisation Intervention

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the keynote address during the recent Hearth Month 2025 media launch at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

Stronger Advocacy for Nutrition and Heart Health

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the National Security Council Seminar held on Thursday (February 6) at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.

All Ports to Be Equipped with Scanners

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), presents newly commissioned Justice of the Peace (JP), Elaine Antwine, with her seal of office during the swearing-in ceremony for 120 JPs for the parish of Kingston on Thursday (February 6). The ceremony was held of the Office of the Custos Rotulorum, Hon. Steadman Fuller (second right), in downtown Kingston. At right is High Court Judge, Hon. Sonia Bertram-Linton.

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Number of JPs in Service Islandwide Doubles

The number of Justices of the Peace (JPs) in service islandwide has doubled, according to Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. “Over the past nine years… we have moved from 5,000 to about 12,000,” he pointed out. They include an additional 120 for the parish of Kingston, who were sworn in during a ceremony at the Office of the Custos Rotulorum,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the recent ground-breaking ceremony for the $300-million Hampshire/Riversdale Water Supply System in St. Catherine.

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

$15 Billion Being Spent to Provide Potable Water Across the Island

The Government is spending more than $15 billion, through its water agencies, to boost potable water systems across the island, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda. He pointed out that the regular budget of the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL) has been increased by $6 billion as part of its...

Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown (centre), greets Vice President, Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton (left), while Director, Stakeholder Relationship Management, JSEZA, Yenniek Hinds, observes. They were in attendance at the Business Acceleration Centre (BAC) Accelerator Series, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, on Thursday (February 6).

1 year ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Jamaican Businesses Urged to Explore New Markets

In light of evolving global trade dynamics and recent trade tensions involving the United States (US), Jamaican businesses are being strongly encouraged to proactively diversify their markets, exploring both regional and international opportunities. Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown, has highlighted the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a particularly...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), listens as Papine High School student, Sue-Ann Barrett (foreground), highlights the features of the hydroponics system in the school’s greenhouse, which was officially opened at the institution in Papine, St. Andrew on Wednesday (February 5). The greenhouse was built from a grant of US$25,000 from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF). At third right is Vice Chairperson of the CCRIF, Saundra Bailey.

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Young Farmers Urged to Access Support Through RYEEP

Young Jamaicans looking to enter the agricultural sector or grow their farms are being urged to take advantage of support being provided by the Government through the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP). Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the call while addressing the official opening of a greenhouse at Papine High School in St. Andrew...

Director of Enforcement, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Noel Bacquie, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, at the agency

1 year ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

BGLC Urges Unlicensed Gaming Operators to Get Regularised

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is urging operators of unlicensed gaming machines and locations to take advantage of its compliance drive to regularise their operations without penalties. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on February 6, Director of Enforcement at the BGLC, Noel Bacquie, said that persons have...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (February 6) National Security Council Seminar at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.

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Jamaica and the United States to Establish a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement

The Government is to sign a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement that will establish a legal framework for the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and United States (US) Customs and Border Protection Agency to exchange customs-related information. This Agreement will strengthen both countries’ capacities to safeguard its citizens, borders, national security and vital economic interests. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew...

Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, addresses a ceremony for the official handover of equipment to the Ebony Park Academy by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining. The event was held recently at the Academy, in Toll Gate, Clarendon.

1 year ago CommunityFisheriesSkills

Modern Fisheries Training Programme at Ebony Park Academy

The Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project has been a game changer in the training offered at the HEART/NSTA Trust Ebony Park Academy. Under the World Bank-funded project, millions of dollars in support have been provided for the development of a modern fisheries programme at the Clarendon-based institution. Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, in...