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German Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van Thiel, addresses a recent ceremony for the official handover of a fire alarm system at the offices of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) in Kingston.

HEART Foundation Gets Fire Alarm System from German Embassy

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) has received a donation of a fire alarm system for its Beechwood Avenue offices, valued at more than $2 million, from the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany. In her remarks at the...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), looks on as Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (third right), unveils a sign during the community Wi-Fi launch in Skibo, Portland, on Wednesday (January 31). Looking on are (from left) Community Development Officer, Social Development Commission, San-Tawna Nolan; Detective Inspector Horace Harris, Buff Bay Police Station; Principal, Skibo Primary School, Sanchia Williams Burrell; and Councillor/Caretaker, Hope Bay Division, Orton Manahan.

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Launches Skibo Community Wi-Fi Service in Portland

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

February 26 is Local Government Elections

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

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.

2 years ago National Security and Peace

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

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is one of the “most advanced and modern police forces in this hemisphere”, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Delivering the keynote address at the passing out of 191 new police recruits at the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park in St. Catherine on January 31, the Minister said the...

2 years ago Industry

Routine Maintenance Activity Scheduled for TAJ Online Services

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will conduct maintenance activities to its online platform from 6:00 pm, Saturday, February 3, 2024, to 4:00 pm, Sunday, February 4, 2024. As a result, the Tax Authority’s online services will be suspended and therefore inaccessible, as the scheduled maintenance work is undertaken to improve the business experience via the Authority’s digital platform. Taxpayers who conduct...

2 years ago Works / Construction

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

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the public that a section of the westbound carriageway of Spanish Town Road, in the vicinity of Callaloo Mews, will be closed this weekend. The closure, which will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. Saturday, February 3 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2024, is to facilitate the replacement of a pipe culvert...

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...