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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), tours a section of the Appleton Estate Rum Tour in St. Elizabeth with Master Blender, Joy Spence (centre), and J. Wray and Nephew Jamaica General Manager, Cecil Smith Jr. (left). The visit, on Thursday (April 23), formed part of the Ministry’s South Coast Confidence Tour.

South Coast Towns Being Positioned For Rising Edutourism Demand

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says several towns along Jamaica’s south coast and adjoining areas are being positioned to capitalise on the rising demand for educational and knowledge-based travel. He made the disclosure during a visit to the Appleton Estate...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), converses with Managing Director of ArguSoft America Incorporated, Ram Gopalan (centre), and President of Professional Services at Argusoft America Incorporated, Ravi Shankar, following the contract signing for the implementation of the Electric Immunisation Registry (EIR) Project on April 17. The signing ceremony was held at the Health Ministry's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Conference Room in New Kingston.

Health Minister Urges Jamaicans to Reject Anti-Vaccination Sentiment

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), and General Manager at J. Wray and Nephew Jamaica, Cecil Smith Jr. (right), join staff at Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth in extracting juice from sugar cane. The visit, on Thursday (April 23), formed part of the Ministry’s South Coast Confidence Tour.

South Coast Tourism Post-Hurricane Revival Highlights Jamaica’s Overall Industry Resilience

General Manager for Loan Management at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dr. Suzanne Wynter.

NHT Hurricane Relief Moratorium Ends On April 30

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left); and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Hon. Robert Montague (third right), lead the symbolic groundbreaking for the Galina Housing Development in the parish on Friday (April 24). They are joined by, (from left), Vice General Manager, Henan Fifth Construction Group, Zitao Wang; Chairman, National Housing Trust (NHT), Linval Freeman; Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency Wang Jinfeng; and Managing Director, NHT, Martin Miller.

Galina Housing Development to Deliver 360 Housing Solutions in St. Mary

Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, Kathryn Silvera.

2 months ago Budget 2026/2027

JMEA President Expresses Optimism On 2026/27 Budget

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Kathryn Silvera, has expressed optimism in response to Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness’ 2026/27 Budget presentation in the House of Representatives in March. She commended the Government’s long-term rebuilding agenda in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, describing it as “visionary and forward-thinking”. The JMEA President pointed to several...

2 months ago Digital TransformationFinance & Public ServiceTechnology

PM Calls For Fully Digital Financial System

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica must move quickly to having a fully digital financial system, which will make banking faster, easier cheaper and more inclusive. “We have not moved fast enough on this matter,” he said. “We took a step, we invested in JAM-DEX (Jamaica Digital Exchange). One would have thought that by now, the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (left), shares a light moment with (from second left) Authorisation Holder, Kimberly Myrie; Chief Executive Officer, Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Farrah Blake; and President, Ganja Growers and Producers Association of Jamaica, Maurice Ellis, during the recent launch of the CLA

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Medical Cannabis Industry Stakeholders Welcome Regulatory Amendments

Stakeholders in Jamaica’s medical cannabis industry have welcomed recent amendments to the Dangerous Drugs (Cannabis Licensing) (Interim) Regulations. The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has launched the Medical Cannabis Special Permit Programme, a landmark initiative designed to expand access and promote the inclusion of traditional ganja growers within Jamaica’s medical cannabis industry. This initiative was officially launched during a function held...

Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey.

3 months ago Information

NET To Launch Redesigned Website On March 31

The National Education Trust (NET) will officially launch its newly redesigned website on Tuesday, March 31, marking a significant milestone in advancing public engagement and improving access to information. Designed with the needs of students, educators, donors, and the wider public in mind, the site offers an intuitive interface, streamlined navigation, and enriched content that highlights the organisation’s achievements and...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivers the main address during the opening of the St. Thomas Night Shelter on March 27.

3 months ago CommunityLocal Government

Government Ensuring All Infirmaries Meet World-class Standard

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has indicated the Government’s resolve in ensuring that all Infirmaries across the country meet world-class standards. Speaking during the opening of the St. Thomas night shelter on March 27, the Minister said that a policy position was taken by the Government to do more than just repair Infirmaries. “Our infirmaries...

Technical Specialist for Socio-Economic Development at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Charmaine Brimm.

3 months ago CommunityDevelopmentFinance & Public Service

Micro Entrepreneurs to Get Help Under Community Renewal Programme

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is encouraging micro entrepreneurs in communities to reach out for support under its Community Renewal Programme, as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots business development. Technical Specialist for Socio-Economic Development at the PIOJ, Charmaine Brimm, said the initiative is designed to connect underserved entrepreneurs with the resources and partnerships needed to grow their enterprises....

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks (right), greets Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden, at the recent launch of the BSJ information and communications technology (ICT) accessibility standards at the BSJ Multipurpose Facility in Kingston.

3 months ago Technology

New ICT Standards For Digital Inclusion Are A Game Changer For Persons With Disabilities

Advocates representing Jamaica’s community of persons with disabilities have hailed the island’s new information and communications technology (ICT) accessibility standards as a digital game changer, marking a pivotal step towards inclusion for all Jamaicans in the modern tech landscape. The eight standards were officially launched by Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) during a ceremony at the entity’s Multipurpose Facility in...