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Corporate Risk and Insurance Manager at the National Housing Trust, Stefan Clarke, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

NHT Prepares for More Peril Insurance Claims

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is preparing for an additional 100 claims under its Homeowners Comprehensive Policy (Peril Insurance), expected by August 26. This increase follows an extended deadline for claims from mortgagors whose properties sustained damage during the recent...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), and Consultant for the Kingston Cleanup Project, Deika Morrison (left), are shown the layout of the drainage network for the Kingston Harbour by Managing Director, Clean Harbours Jamaica Limited, Michael McCarthy. The occasion was a tour of interceptor barriers at Barnes Gully, along Port Royal Street in downtown Kingston on Thursday (August 22).

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Tours Barnes Gully Interceptor Barriers

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (centre), shares pleasantries with two of the island’s top female entertainers, Nadine Sutherland (left) and Gem Myers, who performed at the third annual ‘Jamaica Fest’ on August 18 at Veteran's Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland.

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Greets Two of Jamaica’s Top Female Entertainers

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), presents a cheque, valued $25,000, to net fisher George Daley (right), during a presentation ceremony at the Caribbean Coastal Area Management (C-CAM) Foundation Field Station in Salt River, Clarendon, on Thursday (August 22). Sharing the moment are (from left) Executive Director, Sandals Foundation, Heidi Clarke; and Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Fisheries Ministry and Sandals Foundation Partner to Support Fisherfolk in Clarendon

A flyer promoting the finals of the Social Development Commission (SDC) National T20 Cricket Competition, to be held at Chedwin Park, St. Catherine, on Sunday, August 25 .

Finals of SDC National T20 Cricket Competition August 25

2 years ago EducationYouth

Chevening Scholarship Winners to Study at UK Universities

Thirteen Jamaicans will be undertaking studies in various fields at prestigious universities across the United Kingdon (UK), through the Chevening Scholarship Programme. The 2024 Chevening Scholarship Reception was held at the British High Commission in Kingston, on August 22. This year’s scholars will pursue fields of study in energy and climate change, sports biomechanics, data science and analytics, education, international...

2 years ago LabourPress ReleaseSocial Security

Labour and Social Security Ministry Advises PATH Beneficiaries of New Paymaster Collection Points

Attention PATH Beneficiaries! The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has been advised by Paymaster Jamaica Ltd. that its collection point in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, is not operational at this time. The Ministry is therefore inviting PATH beneficiaries who normally collect their benefit payments at Paymaster in Morant Bay, to visit either of the branches listed below for collection...

Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Lishann Salmon (right), along with members of staff, distributes Jamaican flags to persons who visited the Jamaican booth display during the third annual ‘Jamaica Fest’, which was held August 18 at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland.

2 years ago CultureForeign Affairs

Jamaica Fest Dazzles with Vibrant Display of Culture and Generosity

The vibrant tapestry of Jamaica’s cultural heritage was on full display at the third annual Jamaica Fest, held on Sunday, August 18 at Veteran's Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland. This spectacular event not only celebrated the island’s rich history with the diaspora but also extended a helping hand to less fortunate Jamaicans, making it a resounding success on multiple fronts....

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at a recent press conference at his New Kingston offices.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Heightens Surveillance for Mpox

Jamaica has heightened its surveillance to detect the Mpox virus, to ensure that if cases are identified, they are controlled, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Addressing a virtual press conference, today (August 22), the Minister informed that as at August 22, there are no cases of the virus reported, but due to public health...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents the Contact Teacher Award to educator, Andrene Thompson, at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 60th Annual Conference Awards Ceremony, held at the Ocean Coral Spring in Trelawny, on August 20.

2 years ago EducationYouth

Minister Highlights Significant Role of Educators

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the role of educators has never been more important as the education sector becomes increasingly interconnected and technology-driven. “As such, your ability to inspire, guide and empower young people is essential to building a resilient and prosperous nation,” the Minister emphasised. She was addressing the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 60th Annual...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre) engages in a light conversation with Brazilian Tourism Minister, Hon. Celso Sabino (left) and Governor of the State of Maranhão, Carlos Brandão in São Luís, Brazil, following the recent signing of a sustainable tourism Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) and Brazil

2 years ago Press ReleaseTourism

Jamaica and Brazil Forge Partnership to Promote Tourism Resilience – Bartlett

Discussions on Jamaica-Brazil Airlift Agreement Well Advanced The Jamaica based Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) and Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate cooperation in boosting tourism resilience. The areas of cooperation covered under the MOU include: Climate resilience in tourism; Entrepreneurial tourism resilience; Tourism security resilience; and Tourism pandemic...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams

2 years ago EducationYouth

Education Sector Will Not be Inundated with Teachers from Overseas – Minister Williams

In a bid to allay concerns regarding the Government’s plans to recruit foreign teachers in the island’s schools, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is assuring stakeholders that the sector will not be inundated with educators from overseas. Mrs. Williams, who was addressing the Jamaica Teacher’s Association (JTA) 60th Annual Conference at Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny...