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Minister of Industry Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries , Hon. Audley Shaw,​ makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 16.
Minister of Industry Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries , Hon. Audley Shaw,​ makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 16.

EX-IM Bank To Provide Some $8.1 Billion In Loans To MSMEs

The EX-IM Bank will be disbursing at least $8.1 billion in loans to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) this fiscal year. This is an increase over the $6 billion in financing to the MSME sector for 2019/2020. Minister of...
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham. (FILE Photo)
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham. (FILE Photo)

Westmoreland Citizens Urged To Maintain Physical Distancing At Funerals
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Pearnel Charles (right), presents a copy of his book - ‘The Politics of Power’ - to newly-appointed Executive Director of the Integrity Commission, Mr. Greg Christie, during his courtesy call on the Speaker on Tuesday (June 16). The Integrity Commission is one of the six Commissions of Parliament.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Pearnel Charles (right), presents a copy of his book - ‘The Politics of Power’ - to newly-appointed Executive Director of the Integrity Commission, Mr. Greg Christie, during his courtesy call on the Speaker on Tuesday (June 16). The Integrity Commission is one of the six Commissions of Parliament.

PHOTO: House Speaker Meets with Integrity Commission Executive Director
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), breaks ground for the $9.5-billion Catherine Estates in Dunbeholden, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (June 17). Others (from left) ar Country Manager for China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Dangran Bi; Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Chairman of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), Norman Brown; Member of Parliament for South Central St. Catherine, Dr. Andrew Wheatley; Member of Parliament for South St. Catherine, Fitz Jackson; and Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), breaks ground for the $9.5-billion Catherine Estates in Dunbeholden, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (June 17). Others (from left) ar Country Manager for China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Dangran Bi; Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Chairman of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), Norman Brown; Member of Parliament for South Central St. Catherine, Dr. Andrew Wheatley; Member of Parliament for South St. Catherine, Fitz Jackson; and Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott.

PM Breaks Ground For $9.5-Billion Catherine Estates
Minister of Industry Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw,​ makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 16.
Minister of Industry Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw,​ makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 16.

Gov’t Targets $81 Billion In Manufacturing Output Per Annum By 2025

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PM Holness Announces Full Cabinet Appointments

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the appointment of Hon. Karl Samuda to the post of Minister of Education, Youth and Information and Hon. Lester Mike Henry as Minister of Labour and Social Security effective June 18, 2020. Minister Samuda was previously Minister without portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information and Minister Henry was Minister without portfolio in...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at the recent launch of hackathon, dubbed ‘Hack-celerate’, in Kingston.
Technology

Technology Minister Commends National Commercial Bank

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended the National Commercial Bank (NCB) for helping to build the innovative capacity of citizens amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, through the recent hackathon, dubbed ‘Hack-celerate’. The three-day competition saw more than 400 entries, where 18 shortlisted local teams pitched practical, innovative and digital businesses solutions, to combat the effects...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), looks on as Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left) and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki, display signed agreements formalising the Government of Japan’s provision of grant aid of approximately J$262 million (¥200 million), to further boost the Administration’s national coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The signing took place at the Finance Ministry in Kingston on Tuesday (June 16).
Foreign Affairs

Minister Johnson Smith Hails Outgoing Japanese Ambassador

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has hailed Japan’s outgoing Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki, for helping to further deepen bilateral relations between the countries over the last three years. She was speaking during Tuesday’s (June 16) signing ceremony for the Government of Japan’s provision of approximately J$262 million (¥200 million)...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Council members during a meeting on the campus in Kingston, on Wednesday (June 17). Seated is President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley, who is Chairman of the Council.
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Prime Minister Encourages Members Of CMU Council

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has encouraged members of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Council to have “unquestionable integrity, knowledge of the field, proven competence, visionary thinking, commitment to excellence and commitment to Jamaica”. In recent months, the CMU has been under scrutiny with regard to its operations and management. Speaking to Council Members of the institution on...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 16.
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JMEA Reports Success In Local And Export Markets

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA) is reporting that members are having success on the local and export market since the COVID-9 outbreak in March. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, said based on a report from the JMEA, listing some 20 Jamaican companies, the country has been able to replace some imported products, such...
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Minister of Industry Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Hon. Audley Shaw,​ makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on June 16.
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Lands In St. Catherine, Clarendon To Be Developed Under South Plains Project

Three parcels of land in the parishes of St. Catherine and Clarendon, totalling 795 hectares, have been selected for development under the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) Project, for which ground will be broken mid-July. The project is being funded through a grant of approximately £17.5 million from the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UK-CIF), administered by the Caribbean Development...
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Jamaica Records 5 New Imported Cases of COVID-19

Jamaica recorded five new imported cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday (June 17). This brings the total number of confirmed cases for the island to 626. At the same time, two more patients have recovered and have been released from care, bringing that total to 451. The island’s recovery rate now stands at 72%. The new cases are a 56-year-old male...
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