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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), and Commissioner of Customs, Velma Ricketts Walker.

JCA Strategic Initiatives Underpinning the Entity’s Modernisation Agenda

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Velma Ricketts Walker, says the JCA has instituted several mechanisms and implemented several strategic initiatives that have further heralded the entity’s modernisation and transformation agenda. This, she said, is underpinned...

Firefighters participate in a recent water rescue training programme organised by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Area 4. Forty firefighters across the parishes of St. James, Hanover, Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth and Trelawny participated at Chukka Eco-Adventure Outpost at Good Hope, in Trelawny.

Firefighters Take Part in Water Rescue Training

Director, Agribusiness Market Distribution and Logistics, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Krishna Badaloo (right), addresses a fruit tree resuscitation training session in Yallahs, St. Thomas, on Wednesday (August 28).

RADA St. Thomas Parish Office Trains Farmers in Post-Hurricane Fruit Tree Resuscitation

General Manager of the Banana Board, Mrs. Janet Conie, says a shortage of Banana and Plantain can be expected in the coming months.

Hurricane Beryl Affects Supply of Banana and Plaintain

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), converses with Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Agro-Investment Corporation, Vivion Scully (right), during the entity’s recent lease handover ceremony in Lydford, St. Ann. Listening is State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Franklin Whitter.

Gov’t Prioritising Regularisation of Farmland Holdings

Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Wade Mars, presents a full scholarship for TPDCo’s Team Jamaica Training Programme to Miss Universe Jamaica, Rachel Silvera, during her courtesy call at the agency’s offices in New Kingston on Wednesday (August 28). This initiative will further enhance Ms. Silvera’s knowledge and skills, ensuring she is well-prepared to represent Jamaica at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 16, 2024.

2 years ago Tourism

PHOTOS: Miss Universe Jamaica Pays Courtesy Call on TPDCo Executive Director

Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Wade Mars, presents a full scholarship for TPDCo’s Team Jamaica Training Programme to Miss Universe Jamaica, Rachel Silvera, during her courtesy call at the agency’s offices in New Kingston on Wednesday (August 28). This initiative will further enhance Ms. Silvera’s knowledge and skills, ensuring she is well-prepared to represent Jamaica at the 73rd...

Applications for the Ambassador’s Scholarship Scheme to study in India will close on August 31.

2 years ago EducationFinance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

Applications for Scholarship to Study in India Closes Aug. 31

Applications for the Ambassador’s Scholarship Scheme to study in India will close on August 31. The scheme offers up to 100 per cent scholarship on tuition for 10 eligible Jamaican nationals to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at a university. The application, which can be made through the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service via its website, is offered...

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables during the passing out parade and awards ceremony for 129 new members, at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine, on August 28.

2 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF Gets 129 New Members

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been boosted with the addition of 129 new constables. They were presented at a Passing Out Parade, held at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine, on Wednesday (August 28). In his address at the ceremony, National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, welcomed the new members and emphasised the important role...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, inspects pipes designated for a major water infrastructure project at the Mona Reservoir in St. Andrew, during a visit to the facility on Wednesday (August 28).

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Visits Mona Reservoir

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, inspects pipes designated for a major water infrastructure project at the Mona Reservoir in St. Andrew, during a visit to the facility on Wednesday (August 28).

General Manager of the Coconut Industry Board, Shaun Cameron.

2 years ago Agriculture

Special Event to Celebrate World Coconut Day August 31

The Coconut Industry Board (CIB) will be staging a special celebratory event in observance of World Coconut Day, on Saturday, August 31. This event, which will be held at the CIB’s Headquarters at 18 Waterloo Road in Kingston, will last from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. General Manager of the CIB, Shaun Cameron, says the event will focus on the...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, announces the country’s accession to the Marrakesh Treaty during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (August 28).

2 years ago CommerceForeign AffairsIndustryInvestment

Jamaica Accedes to the Marrakesh Treaty

Jamaica marked a momentous occasion on Wednesday, August 28, when the nation officially acceded to the Marrakesh Treaty. The Treaty, which was adopted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2013, is a pivotal international agreement designed to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled. Speaking during a Jamaica Information...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (left), pays tribute to outgoing accountant at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Georgette Smith (seated), for her outstanding service at the Mission. The occasion was a farewell reception for Ms. Smith at the Embassy on August 22. Ms. Smith was also hailed for her over 30 years of service to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Jamaican Embassy Bids Farewell to Outgoing Staff Member

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (left), pays tribute to outgoing accountant at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Georgette Smith (seated), for her outstanding service at the Mission. The occasion was a farewell reception for Ms. Smith at the Embassy on August 22. Ms. Smith was also hailed for her over 30 years of...