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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.

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...

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

Jamaica Heightens Surveillance for Mpox

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.

Minister Highlights Significant Role of Educators

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's Ministry of Tourism.

Jamaica and Brazil Forge Partnership to Promote Tourism Resilience – Bartlett

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams

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

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, in discussion with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer, at a special hybrid press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston, on August 21.

2 years ago Energy

JPS to Generate New Zero-Consumption Bills for Persons Without Electricity

In cases where estimated bills were sent out to Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) customers who had no supply, the JPS will cancel these bills and generate new bills representing zero consumption. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, provided details while addressing a special hybrid press conference on August 21, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica...

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses journalists during the BOJ’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Wednesday (August 21). Listening is BOJ Deputy Governor in charge of Financial Markets and Payments Systems, Natalie Haynes.

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Signals Interest Rate Reduction Following Ease in Monetary Policy Stance

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has signalled to commercial banks and other deposit-taking institutions (DTIs) that interest rates are on a downward path. For the first time since October 2022, the BOJ’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to cautiously ease its monetary policy stance. Effective Wednesday (August 21), the Central Bank’s indicative policy interest rate was reduced by 25...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), greets indigent housing solution recipient, Allan “Jah Lloyd” Edwards (centre), during a ribbon-cutting exercise for Mr. Edwards’ new one-bedroom unit on August 20, in Clarendon North Central. Also pictured is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams.

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

5,000 Hurricane Straps for Rocky Point Residents

Five thousand hurricane straps are to be provided for residents of Rocky Point in Clarendon by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, to aid in the rebuilding of houses following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said that the materials will be provided through the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks during a special semi-virtual press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston on Wednesday (August 21) to address concerns regarding, among other things, the Jamaica Public Service Company’s billing system and post-Hurricane Beryl electricity restoration efforts.

2 years ago Energy

Energy Ministry to Receive JPS Proposal Regarding Current Billing Cycle Concerns by Friday

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport is expected to receive a proposal from the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) by Friday, indicating how the entity will rectify concerns regarding the current billing cycle. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who says the JPS has given this undertaking, made the announcement during a special semi-virtual press conference at the Petroleum...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks during a special semi-virtual press conference to address issues regarding Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) billing and post-Hurricane Beryl electricity restoration efforts, as well as regulatory efforts by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR).The press conference was held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) New Kingston on Wednesday (August 21).

2 years ago EnergyHurricane Relief & Recovery

Special Audit and Investigation of JPS Billing System to be Conducted

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says a special audit and investigation of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) billing system is to be conducted. He made the announcement during a special semi-virtual press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston on Wednesday (August 21) to address concerns regarding the current JPS...

2 years ago EducationYouth

CXC Registrar Calls on Education Ministries in Region to Give Greater Attention to Mathematics

Registrar and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr. Wayne Wesley, said Education Ministries across the region ought to give greater attention to Mathematics. This follows a report by the Council that only 36 per cent of candidates across the region received a passing grade in the May/June 2024 sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Mathematics...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a special press conference on issues surrounding Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) billing, and electricity restoration following the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. The press conference was held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston, and online, on August 21.

2 years ago EnergyHurricane Relief & Recovery

JPS Extends Disconnection Date

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has extended the disconnection date for the non-payment of bills from August 15 to September 15. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure while addressing a special press conference on August 21, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), New Kingston, and online. Mr. Vaz said the action...