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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses journalists during a media briefing at the Jamaica Tourist Board in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 13). Listening is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, David Dobson.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses journalists during a media briefing at the Jamaica Tourist Board in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 13). Listening is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, David Dobson.

Jamaica to Host Second Global Tourism Resilience Conference from February 16-17

Jamaica will host the second Global Tourism Resilience Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from February 16 to 17. The Ministry of Tourism and the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) are collaborating to...
Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, displays a copy of the certification of authorisation provided to facilities that use ionising radiation sources in their operations, while speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.  
Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, displays a copy of the certification of authorisation provided to facilities that use ionising radiation sources in their operations, while speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.  

HSRA Urges Regulatory Compliance by Facilities Utilising Ionising Radiation Resources
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the Ministry’s Restorative Justice Church Service at West Jamaica Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, in Mount Salem, St. James, on Saturday, February 10.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the Ministry’s Restorative Justice Church Service at West Jamaica Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, in Mount Salem, St. James, on Saturday, February 10.

Churches Called on to Play Greater Role in Maintaining Peace in Communities
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) and Mrs. Juliet Holness (second right), are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry (second left) and wife Meghan (left), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), at the premiere of the Bob Marley movie, ‘One Love’, at Carib 5 in Kingston on January 23.   
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) and Mrs. Juliet Holness (second right), are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry (second left) and wife Meghan (left), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), at the premiere of the Bob Marley movie, ‘One Love’, at Carib 5 in Kingston on January 23.   

Bob Marley Movie a Boost for Local Tourism, Film-Making
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Jamaica Must Tap into Performing Arts – Minister Barlett

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Project Manager with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Krystal Lofters addresses the recent handover ceremony for the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (JAM-DEM) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

JAM-DEM Portal Deemed Pivotal to Strengthening Ties with Jamaicans in the Diaspora

The establishment of the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (JAM-DEM) is demonstrative of the Government’s commitment to strengthening ties with the country’s nationals based overseas, according to Project Manager with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Krystal Lofters. The virtual platform, valued over $30 million, is designed to enhance engagement with members of the Jamaican Diaspora in the areas of trade...
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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie.
Local GovernmentNational Security and Peace

Political Candidates, Supporters Urged to Exercise Safety on the Roads

The police are calling on candidates in the February 26 Local Government Elections and their supporters to exercise safety and order on the roads. Speaking with JIS News, Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, expressed concern about the protrusion of bodies from vehicles during motorcades,...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Tourism

Tourism Minister Says Diversified Offerings Should Be Presented to Visitors

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that while Jamaica’s natural attractions have been drawing visitors to the island, it is time to recognise the untapped potential of other value-added entities. The Minister, who was speaking to reporters in Montego Bay, St. James, on February 9, said even though the traditional subsectors have undoubtedly been the backbone of the tourism...
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Noted researcher and businessman, Dr. Henry Lowe, will be honoured by the David "Wagga" Hunt Foundation at the organisation’s fundraising gala in Washington DC on February 17.
EducationForeign AffairsYouth

David “Wagga” Hunt Foundation to Disburse $3.6 M in Scholarships

Twenty-four students from Kingston College (KC) and Calabar High will benefit from $3.6 million in scholarships for the 2024/25 academic year. The support will be provided by the David "Wagga" Hunt Foundation, which was established in 2009 to honour the legacy of the late football coach and sport administrator for which the organisation is named. It raises funds to support...
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Senior Education Officer at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Lorna Thompson, delivers the keynote address at the Half-Way Tree Primary School in St. Andrew, where 91 students were honoured for perfect attendance at classes over the past 100 days, today (February 12).
EducationYouth

Half-Way Tree Primary Honours Students for Perfect Attendance

Approximately 91 students at the Half -Way Tree Primary School in St. Andrew have been recognised with certificates from the leadership of the institution for “perfect attendance” at classes. At a special event, dubbed One Hundred Days in School, held at the St. Andrew-based school, today (February 12), the students were also lauded by the Ministry of Education and Youth...
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