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Manager, Berth XI Operations, Jamaica Customs Agency, Lieutenant Colonel Everton Morgan.

JCA Continues to Facilitate Efficient Operations within SEZs

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) continues to facilitate efficient operations within Jamaica’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs), ensuring that goods are moved seamlessly from one location to the next. SEZs are designated areas within a country that offer special incentives and...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right) shares lens time and copies of his new book "Tourism, Resilience and Sustainability in the 21st Century" with the US Department of State's Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs, Ambassador Rena Bitter (centre) and US Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left), following a courtesy call by members of a special US delegation yesterday (January 17).

Minister Bartlett Discusses Accessible Tourism Opportunities with US State Department Reps

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addressing the Justice of the Peace Commissioning Ceremony for St. James on Wednesday (January 17). The event was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.

Newly Commissioned St. James JPs URGED to Aid in Safeguarding Nation’s Well-Being

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (in foreground), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson, inspect the home of Russia, Westmoreland resident, Alfonso Bruce, during a visit on Wednesday (January 17).

Senior Citizen of Russia, Westmoreland to Get New Home under Gov’t’s Indigent Housing Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller (right), at the official launch of the Portmore Resilience Park, located at Lot 26 Portmore Town Centre in St. Catherine, on January 17. Sharing the moment are Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. Construction for the park is expected to begin in February and is slated for completion in September 2025.

PM Says Law to Make Portmore 15th Parish Will Not Be Passed Before Local Government Elections

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, reads the first lesson during today’s (January 18) National Leadership Prayer Breakfast, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

2 years ago Governor GeneralPrime Minister

Governor-General Calls on Leaders to Choose Hope

The nation’s leaders are being encouraged to choose hope and to garner a strong belief in a better Jamaica, even as they contend with the current ills of the society. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the call during his address at this morning’s (January 18) National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB). The 44th staging of the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gets assistance from Jordan Josephs (second left) of Portsmouth Primary School and Yelizaveta Thompson (centre) of Sabina Infant, in planting a tree during the official launch of the Portmore Resilience Park in St. Catherine on Wednesday (January 17). They are joined by (from left) Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller; and student, Old Harbour High School, Abbygayle Palmer. Construction for the park is expected to begin in February and is slated for completion in September 2025.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

More Public Parks to be Developed Across the Island

The Government will be undertaking a programme for the establishment of parks across the island that will create space for recreation and wellness. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the disclosure at Wednesday’s (January 17) launch of the $4.4-billion Portmore Resilience Park in St. Catherine, said he will outline further details on parks in his upcoming Budget...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers the keynote address during the launch of the RE/MAX Jamaica Conference and Expo at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean on Wednesday (January 17).

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Looking to Double Soapberry Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity

The Government is looking to double the capacity of the Soapberry Wastewater Treatment Plant in St. Catherine by attracting major investments in the facility. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, who indicated that “the Government will go to market with a designed product to ensure...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 16).

2 years ago Justice

Harsher Penalties Coming for Persons Committing Murder

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says harsher penalties are coming for persons who commit murder. He was opening Tuesday’s (January 16) debate in the House of Representatives on the Joint Select Committee report, which reviewed the Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Act 2023, Criminal Justice (Administration) (Amendment) Act 2023 and Child Care and Protection (Amendment) Act 2023. Mr. Chuck noted...

Divisional Director, Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian Corrodus.

2 years ago LabourSocial SecurityYouth

Labour Ministry Accelerates Intervention Strategies to End Child Labour

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is accelerating its intervention strategies to end child labour in Jamaica. This is in line with the International Labour Organization (ILO) Objectives, and Sustainable Development Goal 8.7, to eliminate child labour across the globe by 2025. Speaking with JIS News recently, Divisional Director, Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry, Gillian...

Medical Officer of Health for the parish of Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Medical Officer of Health for Portland Urges Jamaicans to Get Vaccinated

Jamaicans are being encouraged to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by getting vaccinated against viruses such as Influenza and the coronavirus (COVID-19). Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, said the elderly, vulnerable individuals with chronic illnesses, especially non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and pregnant women “are encouraged to get vaccinated”. “We are to take the necessary precautions to...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, converses with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President, Witold Bańka (right), during the third annual WADA Forum with Ministers of Sports in the Caribbean. The event was held on Tuesday (January 16) at Devon House in Kingston. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsSport

PHOTOS: WADA Regional Sports Ministers Forum

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, converses with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President, Witold Bańka (right), during the third annual WADA Forum with Ministers of Sports in the Caribbean. The event was held on Tuesday (January 16) at Devon House in Kingston. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade,...