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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the launch of Eat Jamaican Month at Fruit Blossoms farm in Jericho, St. Catherine, on Thursday (October 31). Eat Jamaican Month is being observed during November.

Consumers Encouraged to Support ‘Eat Jamaican’ Campaign

Consumers are being encouraged by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, to support the ‘Eat Jamaican’ campaign in order to sustain the local agricultural industry. “We must ensure that in and out of season, we are eating...

Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Industry Relations at Unique Vacations, Gary Sadler, addresses travel partners and stakeholders during the 28th Annual Canadian Travel Golf Tournament Dinner at the Sandals Ocho Rios Beach Resort in St. Ann recently.

Air Canada to Increase Flights into Jamaica for Winter Tourist Season

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing Wednesday’s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Road Repairs Under REACH to Continue Through March

Director General of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Colonel Daniel Pryce (right), addresses a forum on the effects of alcohol and drug use on the public transportation system, hosted by the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) on October 30 at the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica, in St. Andrew. Also pictured is President of TODSS, Egerton Newman.

Director General of ITA Outlines Consequences of Alcohol and Drug Use by Motorists

Acting Director for the Community Liaison Unit in the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Nardia McLaren, addresses an International Day of Rural Women workshop held at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on October 25.

Gender Ministry Committed to Enabling Women and Girls to Succeed

1 year ago Press ReleaseWorks / Construction

Traffic Changes for Bogue Road St. James

Effective Saturday, November 2, 2024, the National Works Agency (NWA) will implement temporary traffic changes along sections of the Bogue Road in St. James. This, as China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited. ramps up activities to complete the Montego Bay Bypass. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, says that movement along the Bogue main road and...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, welcomes Permanent Observer of Italy to the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Roberto Nocella, who paid a courtesy call at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

1 year ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: OAS Representatives Call on Ambassador Marks

Newly appointed Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivering remarks during Wednesday’s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, where Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement.

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

Business Leaders Express Confidence in New Minister of Finance and the Public Service

Business leaders are expressing confidence in the ability of newly appointed Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, to manage Jamaica’s macroeconomic affairs. Stakeholders from the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), and the Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) Alliance concur that Minister Williams has the requisite qualifications and experience...

1 year ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

CAC Reminds Consumers to be Aware of Their Rights When Shopping

As the Christmas season approaches, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reminding persons to be aware of their rights when shopping. Speaking during a virtual sensitisation session on Wednesday (October 30), CAC Legal Officer, Tara Francis, informed that there is often increased shopping during Christmas, which makes it even more crucial for consumers to understand and assert their rights under...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), and Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third left), pictured with (from left): Deputy Chief of Mission , United States Embassy in Kingston, Amy Tascho; Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman; British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Judith Slater; and Country Representative from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Natacha Marzolv. Occasion was the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT) National Cybersecurity Awareness Day 2024, on Thursday (October 31), at the Jamaica Defence Force headquarters, Up Park Camp, in Kingston.

1 year ago EducationInformationSkillsYouth

Government Will Ensure That Pathways into Cybersecurity Careers are Provided – Minister Morris Dixon

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the Government is committed to ensuring that pathways into cybersecurity careers are provided. “By partnering with local industry leaders and global organisations in innovative ways, we can allow students to gain practical experience, certification and internships that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world...

Regional Medical Epidemiologist, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Maung Aung.

1 year ago Health & Wellness

WRHA Reports Surge in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is urging parents and guardians to exercise increased vigilance following a surge in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases across the region. HFMD is a contagious illness caused by several viruses, primarily affecting infants and children under five, although adults are also susceptible. Symptoms include fever, mouth sores and rashes on the hands...

Acting Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), David Wan (second right); Chief of Operations, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Jamaica, Lorenzo Escondeur (right) and Programme Manager, Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE), DBJ, Christopher Brown (centre), share a photo opportunity with cluster leads for the third cohort of the Jamaica Business Fund (JBF) cluster programme. They are (from left) Dr. Dwight Walcott, Inter-Med Company Limited; Duane Chambers, Imaging & Intervention Associates Limited; Aisha Bailey, MLR Technology and Innovation Limited; Nadine Burie, Superfine Chocolate Company Limited; Michelle Rousseau, Glamour Puss Productions Limited; and Dr. Gabrielle Young, Trinjam Farms.

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Seven Entities to Benefit from Third Cohort of DBJ Cluster Fund

Seven companies in four business clusters will benefit from support to scale up their operations under the Development Bank of Jamaica’s (DBJ) Jamaica Business Fund (JBF) cluster programme. Agreements between the DBJ and the cluster leads were signed during a ceremony held at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Head Office at 5 Montrose Road, Kingston 5 on Thursday (October 31),...