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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the Civil Service Week 2024 Church Service on Sunday (November 17). The service was held at the Church of the Open Bible in Kingston.

PM Hails Civil Servants for Tireless Service

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed Jamaica’s civil servants for their tireless service and commitment to nation building. He noted that the civil service represents over 118,000 dedicated individuals who play a pivotal role in national...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), is greeted by Vice Principal of Holmwood Technical High School in Manchester, Jennifer Brown, at the institution on Monday (November 18). The visit followed the recent death of the school’s bus driver, Rohan Gentles. Sharing the moment is Regional Director for the Education Ministry’s Region 5, Susan Nelson Smith.

PHOTOS: Education Minister Visits Holmwood Technical High School

Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton.

Number and Scope of SEZs Being Increased to Attract Foreign Investments and Boost Exports

Members of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) engage in a road march in the town of Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, during the JCCF Founder’s Day Service on Sunday (November 17).

JCCF Undertakes Initiatives to Enhance Relevance and Impact

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, converses with Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), and Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica, Earl Jarrett, during the opening ceremony for the Organization of American States (OAS) Electoral Observation Missions workshop on women’s political participation, at the S Hotel in Kingston on Monday (November 18).

Call for More Women to Get Involved in Representational Politics

Coordinator for the Science and Technology Education Unit at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Leigia Hall.

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SRC to Stage Science in the Park on November 21

Students, teachers, members of the science community and the general public are invited to participate in the Science in the Park exhibition on Thursday (November 21). The event is being staged by the Scientific Research Council (SRC) at Emancipation Park in New Kingston under the theme: ‘Science for A Better Life’. Coordinator for the SRC’s Science and Technology Education Unit,...

Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, shares details about the activities slated for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024 during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Monday, November 18.

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Global Entrepreneurship Week in Full Swing

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce in collaboration with its agencies and departments, is observing Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) from November 17-22. With a packed schedule of events already underway, the week, under the local theme: ‘Engaging MSMEs for Growth and Resilience’, aims to showcase the creativity, resilience and innovation of Jamaican entrepreneurs, while providing critical resources to micro,...

1 year ago Tourism

Every Effort Being Made to Resolve Issues Affecting Tourism Workers – Minister Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says every effort is being made to resolve issues affecting tourism workers. Mr. Bartlett was speaking to journalists following the welcome ceremony for the inaugural Bahamasair flight from Nassau, Bahamas, to the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (November 17). “I want all our workers to appreciate that every effort...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, and Executive Director, Jamaica Vacations (JamVac), Joy Roberts (second right), with travel advisor awardees during the second annual Regal Awards at Sandals Ochi Beach in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday (November 16). The awardees (from left) are: Mindy Kleeburg, Amanda Santana, Stephanie Mays, Carol Williams and Jacquetta White.

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Jamaica Welcomes More Than One Million Cruise Passengers

Jamaica has welcomed over one million cruise passengers this year, contributing more than US$200 million to the local economy. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure while addressing the second annual Regal Awards at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday (November 16). “Jamaica’s cruise activities have stood [their] ground,” he said, noting the economic...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), and Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, Novelette Howell (right), accept a donation of just over $2.6 million from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare, in Canada, to support the Morant Bay Women’s Centre. Making the presentation on November 15 is Executive Board Member, SEIU, Gloria Turney. At left is SEIU Healthcare President, Tyler Downey.

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Morant Bay Women’s Centre Receives $2.6m from Canadian Healthcare Union

Adolescent mothers attending the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation’s (WCJF) Morant Bay establishment now have a better chance at a brighter future, following the donation of over $2.6 million to assist the facility with its work. The sum, which is equivalent to Can$25,000, was handed over on November 15 by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare, which represents around...

The inaugural Bahamasair flight from Nassau, Bahamas, arrives at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (November 17).

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Minister Bartlett Welcomes New Flights from Nassau to Montego Bay

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed new direct flights into Montego Bay by Caribbean carrier, Bahamasair, noting that the service will strengthen regional connectivity and the realisation of multi-destination tourism. He was speaking during the welcome ceremony on Sunday (November 17) at Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James. Bahamasair will bring passengers to SIA from Nassau...

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JSEZA Commits to Fostering National Economic Growth

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering national economic growth, streamlining operations and championing innovative strategies to advance Special Economic Zone (SEZ) development. In a recent interview with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), JSEZA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, outlined the organisation’s strategic focus on empowering its workforce, refining legislation and leveraging technological...