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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) Employee Appreciation Gala, which was held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) Employee Appreciation Gala, which was held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

Tourism Minister Lauds Staff of JTB

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has lauded the staff of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) for their dedication to the sector and for their part in making the island a destination of choice. Mr. Bartlett was bringing greetings during...
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left) presents Christmas gifts to a child in State care, during his annual treat for children, which was held on the grounds of the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday (December 17).
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left) presents Christmas gifts to a child in State care, during his annual treat for children, which was held on the grounds of the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday (December 17).

PHOTOS: PM Hosts Christmas Treat for Children
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), presents a gift package to a senior citizen, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) end-of-year senior citizens treat. The event was held on the lawns of Jamaica House on Saturday (December 16).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), presents a gift package to a senior citizen, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) end-of-year senior citizens treat. The event was held on the lawns of Jamaica House on Saturday (December 16).

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Hosts Christmas Treat for Senior Citizens
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett addresses the inaugural Jamaica Centre for Tourism Innovation (JCTI) Awards and Recognition Ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St James, on December 13.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett addresses the inaugural Jamaica Centre for Tourism Innovation (JCTI) Awards and Recognition Ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St James, on December 13.

Minister Bartlett Highlights Need for Skilled Workers
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fifth right), is joined by (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Daniel Dawes; General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), L. Robert Honeyghan; St. James Central Member of Parliament, Heroy Clarke; Councillor for the Spring Garden Division, Dwight Crawford; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis; Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams; and Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, at the launch of the free public Wi-Fi access at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday, December 15.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fifth right), is joined by (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Daniel Dawes; General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), L. Robert Honeyghan; St. James Central Member of Parliament, Heroy Clarke; Councillor for the Spring Garden Division, Dwight Crawford; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis; Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams; and Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, at the launch of the free public Wi-Fi access at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday, December 15.

Harmony Beach Park Receives Free Wi-Fi Service

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz addresses a MBJ Airport Limited function at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on December 14.
Aviation

Government Committed to Developing Aviation Sector

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz has pledged the government’s continued support in developing the aviation sector. Speaking at a MBJ Airport Limited forum held at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on December 14, Mr. Vaz said Jamaica’s airports play a pivotal role in connecting people, facilitating trade, and driving economic growth....
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The Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James.
Tourism

Historic Winter Tourist Season Expected for Jamaica

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the country is expected to welcome over one million stopover visitors for the 2023/24 winter tourist season. Mr. Bartlett said the season is expected to surpass all previous records, making it the largest in the nation’s history. “This achievement underscores the unwavering confidence and support of tourists worldwide, as they continue to choose...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon Marsha Smith (left), and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, N. Nick Perry (third right), cut the ribbon to officially open the Child Friendly Space, at the National Children’s Registry NCR), in St. Andrew on December 15. Others participating include (from right) Country Programme Director for the Warmath Group, Aylair Livingstone and Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams Thomas.
Youth

Two New Child-Friendly Spaces Opened

Two Child Friendly Spaces (CFSs) were officially opened at separate locations in the corporate area, as part of efforts to effectively respond to victims of child trafficking. The facilities, funded by the Warnath Group, are located at the National Children’s Registry (NCR) and the Glenhope Child Care Facility. The spaces created are directly for the interviewing and screening of suspected...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left); Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for East Central St. James, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre) and Acting Vice President of Operations at the National Water Commission (NWC), Herman Fagan (right) wash their hands, following the official commissioning of the Cedar Hill Tank and Somerton Water Supply Project on December 14. Also taking part is (background right) Councillor for the Somerton Division, Mark McGann.
Water

Cedar Hill Tank and Somerton Water Supply Project Commissioned into Service

The Cedar Hill Tank and Somerton Water Supply project was commissioned into service in the community of Somerton, St. James on December 14. The project was funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) at a cost of over $169 million and spearheaded by the National Water Commission and Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL). The initiative, which forms part of a...
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Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Programme Manager at the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Luke Jackson.
Information

Data Centre Upgrade Project Near Completion

The Data Centre Upgrade Project being undertaken at eGov Jamaica Limited is now in its final stage. This was revealed by Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Programme Manager at the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Luke Jackson, during a recent interview with JIS News. The project, which began in 2020, forms part of the public sector transformation programme, being managed by...
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