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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.

Cannabis Licensing Authority Receives 705 Applications

As at May 31, 2020, the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) had received 705 applications for licences. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, during his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the...
(FILE) Grade-11 Maths Teacher at the William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny, Ronald Beckford (right), holds revision classes with students on Monday (June 8).
(FILE) Grade-11 Maths Teacher at the William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny, Ronald Beckford (right), holds revision classes with students on Monday (June 8).

William Knibb High Places Emphasis On Mental Health Of Students
Urban Development Corporation (UDC) General Manager, Heather Pinnock (left, seated), and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (right, seated), display copies of the signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the entities that will facilitate their collaboration on programmes and initiatives, aimed at leveraging the UDC’s assets and engagements to generate local and international investments, and create business development opportunities in Jamaica. The signing took place at JAMPRO’s Corporate Office in New Kingston, on Wednesday (June 17). Also attending were (from left) UDC Deputy General Manager, Finance, Treasury and Investment, Omar Gray; Deputy General Manager, Subsidiary Management, UDC, Lisa Golding; and JAMPRO Vice Presidents for Marketing, Gabriel Heron, and Sales and Promotions, Norman Naar.
Urban Development Corporation (UDC) General Manager, Heather Pinnock (left, seated), and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (right, seated), display copies of the signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the entities that will facilitate their collaboration on programmes and initiatives, aimed at leveraging the UDC’s assets and engagements to generate local and international investments, and create business development opportunities in Jamaica. The signing took place at JAMPRO’s Corporate Office in New Kingston, on Wednesday (June 17). Also attending were (from left) UDC Deputy General Manager, Finance, Treasury and Investment, Omar Gray; Deputy General Manager, Subsidiary Management, UDC, Lisa Golding; and JAMPRO Vice Presidents for Marketing, Gabriel Heron, and Sales and Promotions, Norman Naar.

JAMPRO And UDC Sign MOU To Push Investments
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing the Inaugural Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council Online Youth Summit on Tuesday (June 16). ​
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing the Inaugural Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council Online Youth Summit on Tuesday (June 16). ​

Youth In Diaspora Urged To Promote Cultural Industries
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.

$1 Billion To Support Farmers And Fisherfolk

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shakes hands with newly appointed Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, after making the announcement at a meeting with Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Board members, at the institution
EducationInformationYouth

Karl Samuda Now Education Minister

The Hon. Karl Samuda has been appointed Minister of Education, Youth and Information. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a meeting with Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Board members on Wednesday (June 17) at the institution's Palisadoes Park address in Kingston. Minister Samuda has served as Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education since March 2019....
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking during a sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 16).
National Security

ZOSOs Extended For 60 Days

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Denham Town, Kingston, and Mount Salem, St. James, will be extended by a further 60 days. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 16) approved two Resolutions for the extensions, which were moved by National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. In his brief remarks, Dr. Chang said the ZOSOs “continue to provide...
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Regional Director, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Dr. Sandra Chambers (left), examines one of the face shields donated by Citizens Response Jamaica. The entity handed over 1,000 face shields to SERHA at a ceremony held on June 16 at Blue Dot Insights, in Kingston. Sharing the moment are members of Citizens Response Jamaica, Kriston Kong (centre) and Shane Smith. Citizens Response Jamaica was born out of a shared goal of contributing to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: SERHA Receives Face Shields

Regional Director, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Dr. Sandra Chambers (left), examines one of the face shields donated by Citizens Response Jamaica. The entity handed over 1,000 face shields to SERHA at a ceremony held on June 16 at Blue Dot Insights, in Kingston. Sharing the moment are members of Citizens Response Jamaica, Kriston Kong (centre) and Shane Smith....
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Red Cap porters based at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, await the arrival of travellers outside the departure lounge as the airport reopened for international travel on Monday (June 15).
CoronavirusTourism

Red Cap Porters Elated At Reopening Of Sangster Airport

Red Cap porters at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, were visibly elated on Monday (June 15) as the airport resumed operations after a near three-month closure of the country’s borders due to the coronavirus (COVID 19). The airport welcomed six flights Monday, with a mixture of 523 Jamaican nationals and stopover visitors. The Red Cap porters...
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AgricultureCommerceCoronavirusFisheriesIndustry

Public Gardens Resume Operations

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is advising that public gardens under its control are now open with effect from June 17. These are Castleton Botanical Gardens in St Mary, Cinchona Botanical Gardens in St Andrew, Bath Botanical in St Thomas, and Hope Botanical Gardens as well as Hope Zoo in Kingston. The opening follows a declaration made...
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Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott.
Local Government

Hefty Fines For Persons Who Park Heavy-Duty Vehicles In Residential Areas

The St. Catherine Municipal Corporation will be moving to impose fines of $250,000 on persons who park heavy-duty vehicles and equipment in residential communities. According to Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, the Corporation, at its recent monthly meeting, passed a Resolution to give legal effect to the drive of clearing communities of the equipment, which he said, damages...
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