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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

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government is seized of the importance of formal land tenures and, as such, will continue to regularise farmlands by providing leases to farmers. Addressing farmers and other stakeholders at...

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.

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

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

Applications for Scholarship to Study in India Closes Aug. 31

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.

JCF Gets 129 New Members

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).

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Visits Mona Reservoir

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...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (August 28) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

2 years ago EducationHurricane Relief & RecoveryYouth

Repair Bill for 362 Damaged Schools Exceeds $3 Billion

The repair bill for the 362 schools damaged by Hurricane Beryl in July has exceeded $3 billion. Preliminary estimates to undertake repairs were priced at $2.7 billion. The disclosure was made by Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, during Wednesday’s (August 28) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “Given that the number of schools assessed has increased, that...

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Social Media Team, Woman Sergeant Kayla Keane.

2 years ago National Security and PeaceYouth

Police Urge Safeguards for Children Allowed to Travel Alone

Parents are being encouraged to be vigilant and cautious when they allow their children to travel alone. This is specifically in relation to their commuting on public transportation to and from school and walking in their communities, according to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Head of the JCF’s Social Media Team, Woman Sergeant Kayla Keane, maintains that parents need to...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), addresses Wednesday’s (August 28) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Looking on is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

2 years ago EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

Schools Urged to Institute COVID-19 Safeguards in New Academic Year

Schools are being urged to institute COVID-19 safeguards when the 2024/25 academic year commences on September 2. The call comes from Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, amidst recent surveillance data indicating high transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus among the population. “We are asking our principals and our school nurses to be particularly vigilant. While there’s not a...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), observe as Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, assists President of the Combined Disabilities Association, St. Catherine, Christine Keene, in maneuvering her wheelchair onto a ramp affixed to one of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. The occasion was Tuesday’s (August 27) handover ceremony for the 100 new CNG buses acquired for the JUTC at the State entity’s Portmore Depot in St. Catherine.

2 years ago Transport

Montego Bay Metro Company Expanding Bus Routes Across Western Jamaica

Montego Bay Metro Company Limited is expanding the number of bus routes serving students and the wider commuting public in Western Jamaica. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the announcement while speaking during Tuesday’s (August 27) handover ceremony for 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses acquired for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) at the...