The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service brought its services directly to the public on Wednesday (October 9) during the second staging of its ‘At Your Service’ Expo. The event, which took place at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, is a key event in celebration of Customer Service Week. It showcased diverse services offered by the Ministry’s divisions,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to supporting the growth and development of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). She said that every business needs access to capital and the Government believes in enabling Jamaicans to generate wealth. Dr. Morris Dixon, who has responsibility...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the strengthened partnership between Jamaica and India will be pivotal in unlocking new opportunities for growth, development and cultural exchange. Dr. Holness, who provided an update on his recent official visit to the Republic of India in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 8), said this partnership is critical as...

Residents of Ocho Rios and surrounding communities in St. Ann are being invited to participate in a financial literacy workshop on Wednesday (October 23) at the Ocho Rios Baptist Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Under the theme ‘Preserving your Financial Future’, the event is being organised by the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA) a division of the Ministry of Culture,...

Jamaica has made significant strides in positioning its spice industry, particularly ginger, turmeric and pimento, on the global stage. Through the five-year United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress Jamaica Spices Project, which began in 2022, key milestones have already been achieved, laying the groundwork for the future of the country’s spice sector. Speaking at a Jamaica Information...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be hosting a Wellness Day of Care for the Homeless on Thursday (October 10), at the Marie Atkins Night Shelter, 65 Hanover Street, downtown Kingston. The event, under the theme ‘Advocate, Rehabilitate, Reintegrate… The Journey Home’, is in observance of World Homeless Day. “Homelessness continues to be a major concern and...

Jamaica and the Republic of India have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration between the nations in digital technology. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in providing details in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 8), said the agreement will see “co-operation in sharing successful digital public infrastructure aimed at promoting financial inclusion and...