Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says an international consulting firm has been engaged to assist with the island’s brand messaging. He noted that the move by the Government is proactive and “very strategic and instrumental” in ensuring that brand Jamaica remains powerful and strong in the market. “The Government realises that we must be very clear about...

Two hundred and thirty-two Jamaicans will be officially recognised for their contribution to nation-building, during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards 2024. This will take place on the lawns of King’s House on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 21, starting at 9:00 a.m. Professor Wendel Dwight Abel, OD, JP, who will receive the Order of...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says the Government remains steadfast in improving, rebuilding and enhancing healthcare facilities for Jamaicans. This, he notes, is evident in his constituency, among other areas, where “we are witnessing a transformation in our healthcare landscape,...

British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, points to the UK-JA Mural, which was unveiled this morning (October 16) in the Kingston Creative Art District. Looking on (from left) are United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean, Baroness Jennifer Chapman; Artist, Michael Elliott; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport,...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (second right), and Acting Director for Community Liaison, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Nardia McLaren (right) visit the Nature's Pastes and Purées, and HoneyLishus booth, at the Agricultural Display, Media Highlight and FarmHers Market on Tuesday (October 15) at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. The event was...

Several staff members at the St. Catherine-based Innswood High School have been recognised for dedicated service over the last academic year. During a function held on Tuesday (October 15) at the institution’s campus, under the theme ‘Raising the Standard Through Improved Morale’, awards were presented to outstanding teachers across various departments and support staff. Acting Vice Principal of the school,...

Economist in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Keenan Falconer, says the Government’s first structured securitisation transaction in the international capital markets is a sign of confidence by international investors in the quality of Jamaica’s financial instruments. The Government of Jamaica successfully secured US$480 million through the securitisation of assets belonging to the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA)....