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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers remarks during Wednesday’s (January 31) European Union (EU)-Jamaica 5K and 10K Run media launch at the EU Delegation Office in Kingston.

Second EU-Jamaica 5/10K Run Set for March 10

The second staging of the European Union (EU)-Jamaica 5K and 10K Run is slated for Sunday, March 10 in downtown Kingston. The event, which aims to bring together 3,000 participants, will be held under the theme ‘All Together Against Crime...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), unveils the new logo for CIBC FirstCaribbean during Wednesday’s (January 31) rebranding launch at the bank’s headquarters on Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston. Looking on are CIBC Canada’s Executive Vice President for Purpose, Brand and Corporate Affairs, Stephen Forbes (centre), and CIBC FirstCaribbean Managing Director, Nigel Holness.

PHOTOS: Minister Clarke Attends CIBC Rebranding Launch

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), inspects police recruits at the passing out parade held at the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park in St. Catherine, on January 31.

JCF One of the Most Advanced and Modern Police Forces in Hemisphere – Dr. Chang

Logo of Tax Administration Jamaica

Routine Maintenance Activity Scheduled for TAJ Online Services

Section of Spanish Town Road in Kingston to Be Closed This Weekend

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking during a press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Wednesday (January 31). Seated (at left) is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklyn Witter.

2 years ago Fisheries

New Digital Fisheries Licensing and Registration System to Be Launched on February 5

The Government is set to launch its long-awaited online licensing and registration system for the fisheries sector on February 5. The new system is expected to reduce the time taken to produce fishing licences as well as support the sector’s efficient management. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during a media briefing at the...

2 years ago AgricultureFisheriesMining

Agricultural Sector Showing Resilience – Minister Green

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says despite experiencing a significant decline during the first three quarters of 2023, the agricultural sector is showing “tremendous resilience, and the figures bear that out”. His pronouncement comes against the background of a 2023 preliminary fourth quarter out-turn for produce totalling 203,288 tonnes, following declines of 9.5, 11.5 and 11.7...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), and Chief Executive Officer of IKONWORK HIRE, Veda Samai, share a photo opportunity at the launch of IKONWORK in Jamaica, at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on January 31.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

New Job Recruitment Platform Hailed as a “Game Changer”

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has hailed the IKONWORK job recruitment platform as a game changer for the local labour market. She noted that the online portal, which uses advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to connect jobseekers to the head-hunting community, will be particularly attractive to today’s technology savvy...

President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox, brings remarks at the launch of the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI) at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 31).

2 years ago CultureEntertainment

Billions in Media Value from Bob Marley Movie Premiere

The Jamaican premiere of ‘Bob Marley: One Love’, which was held at Carib 5 on January 23, has already generated billions of dollars in media value for the country, says President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox. “Within the first 12 hours of the premiere, based on numbers that I have seen, the premiere generated over a million...

Indian dancers perform the Garba (A traditional Indian dance) at the 75th India Republic Day Celebrations on Sunday (Jan. 28) at India House, 2 East King’s House Road, Kingston

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

Support Available from India for Local SMEs

Jamaicans are being encouraged to take advantage of funding support provided by the Government of India for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith, said that Jamaicans can apply for a share of up to US$1 million that India has made available to the Caribbean for equipment to start and...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the House of Representatives on January 30.

2 years ago ParliamentTransport

50 Per Cent Reduction in JUTC Bus Fares for Smartercard Users

Beginning April 1, commuters who use a Smartercard to pay their fares on the State-owned Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses will benefit from a 50 per cent reduction in fares. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 30). He said that a Cabinet note is...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the launch of the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI) at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 31).

2 years ago Prime Minister

PM Launches Jamaica Screen Development Initiative

Locally made screen productions are now able to benefit from financial support under a new programme dubbed the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI). The major project was launched by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 31). It is being made possible through a budgetary allocation of $1 billion by...