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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Wayne Robertson, addresses a Legislative Policy Development Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (June 13).

Call Made for Updating of Laws with Outdated Monetary Penalties

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Wayne Robertson, is calling for the laws of Jamaica with outdated monetary penalties to be updated. Speaking during a Legislative Policy Development Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Diaspora Conference to Stimulate Increased Trade and Commerce

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the handover of 2,000 helmets donated by the Government, through the Ministry, to the National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC) at the corporate offices of the Jamaica National (JN) Group on Oxford Road in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 12).

Gov’t Donates 2,000 Helmets for Distribution to Motorcyclists Islandwide

Director of The Mico University College Child Assessment and Research in Education Centre, in Kingston, Dr. Sharon Anderson-Morgan.

MICO Care Centre Registering Students for Summer Intervention Programme

PICA to Offer Services at Diaspora Conference

Aspiring business owner, Denise Russell (right), receives advice on public liability insurance from the Marathon Insurance Brokers team (from left) Team Lead, Rashque Rowe; Sales Executive, Keishan Campbell; and Account Executive, Sueyen Thomas. Occasion was the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Licensing Expo on Tuesday, June 11 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James.

2 years ago Tourism

Mobay Tourist Operators Benefit from TPDCo Licensing Expo

Several new and existing operators in the tourism sector benefited from support to submit and renew applications for licences as the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) kicked off its ‘2024 Licensing Expo’ on Tuesday (June 11) in Montego Bay. Held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, the event provided a one-stop shop where business owners and operators got the...

HEART/NSTA Trust Managing Director, Dr. Taniesha Ingleton, addresses Wednesday’s (June 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Applications Open for HEART TRUST’s Summer of Skills Programme

Applications are open for the HEART/NSTA Trust’s Summer of Skills Programme. Jamaicans, aged 15 and older, who are interested in acquiring practical skills for employment or entrepreneurship or who are passionate about the creative arts and technical innovation, are encouraged to apply. Addressing Wednesday’s (June 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Managing Director, Dr. Taniesha Ingleton, said the initiative...

Councillor for the Papine Division, Darrington Ferguson, making his contribution to the resolution to name 16 roads in the community of Goldsmith Villa, August Town, during Tuesday’s (June 11) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Council’s chambers in downtown Kingston.

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

KSAMC Approves Resolution to Assign Names for 16 Roads in Goldsmith Villa

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), on Tuesday (June 11), approved a resolution to assign names to 16 roads in the community of Goldsmith Villa, August Town in the Papine Division, which previously had none. The resolution, KSA/01/06/2024 which was piloted by Councillor for the Papine Division, Darrington Ferguson, indicated that the residents of Goldsmith Villa actively engaged...

The 12 students from secondary schools across Jamaica who took part in the first round of the 2024 Junior Minister of Tourism Competition, held at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann, on Tuesday, June 11.

2 years ago TourismYouth

Three Students to Vie for Junior Minister of Tourism

Three outstanding students have emerged as the top finalists from the first round of the 2024 Junior Minister of Tourism Competition, held at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann, on Tuesday, June 11. After a highly competitive public-speaking event featuring 12 participants from secondary schools across Jamaica, Taj Melbourne of Manning’s School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, claimed the top spot,...

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and Managing Director of J. Wray & Nephew Limited, Jean-Phillippe Beyer, sign an agreement for $20 million in sponsorship support for Emancipation/Independence celebrations. The signing ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 12, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Witnessing are (from left) Communications Manager, J. Wray & Nephew, Dominic Bell; Marketing Manager, Stefano Furini; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Deanroy Bernard; and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.

2 years ago Culture

Emancipation/Independence Activities from July 31 to August 6

Emancipation/Independence celebration activities are to be held from July 31 to August 6, with major emphasis on the country’s significant achievements over the years. This year, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is partnering with J. Wray & Nephew Limited, which will be providing sponsorship support worth $20 million, to stage the islandwide events. The signing of the...

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), located in downtown Kingston, Jamaica.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServicePress Release

Bank of Jamaica Ceases Exchange of Non-US Dollar Coins at its Banking Counter

Bank of Jamaica (the Bank) wishes to advise that effective 1 July 2024, it will no longer exchange coins of the Canadian Dollar (CAD), Great Britain Pound (GBP) and Euro (EUR) at its banking counter. As a part of its banking services offered to the public, the Bank facilitates the exchange of specified foreign currency banknotes and coins for Jamaica...

State Minister for Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), engages in discussion with (from left), Psychologist Dr. Ainsley Deer; Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr and Archbishop of Kingston, the Most Reverend Kenneth Richards. Occasion was the

2 years ago EducationYouth

PHOTOS: ‘Men Who Mentor’ Forum

State Minister for Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), engages in discussion with (from left), Psychologist Dr. Ainsley Deer; Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr and Archbishop of Kingston, the Most Reverend Kenneth Richards. Occasion was the 'Men Who Mentor' Forum organised by the NPSC, aimed at empowering men through meaningful dialogue. The...