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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses Thursday’s (November 14) ‘I Believe Initiative’ (IBI) luncheon and pinning ceremony at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses Thursday’s (November 14) ‘I Believe Initiative’ (IBI) luncheon and pinning ceremony at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Twenty-Two Additional ‘I Believe Initiative’ Ambassadors Installed

Another 22 outstanding Jamaicans have been installed as Ambassadors for Positive Social Change under the Governor-General’s ‘I Believe Initiative’ (IBI). The IBI is a service-oriented programme that emphasises youth upliftment, positive family values and education. The new Ambassadors were installed...
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill, (second left) engages with KSAMC’s Youth CEO, Danielle Jones (second right), while Youth Deputy CEO, Fabian Morris (left), and Senior Director in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Junior Rose, look on. Occasion was the KSAMC 2019 Junior Council Forum at the Corporation’s Chambers in downtown Kingston on Thursday (November 14).
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill, (second left) engages with KSAMC’s Youth CEO, Danielle Jones (second right), while Youth Deputy CEO, Fabian Morris (left), and Senior Director in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Junior Rose, look on. Occasion was the KSAMC 2019 Junior Council Forum at the Corporation’s Chambers in downtown Kingston on Thursday (November 14).

PHOTOS: KSAMC Junior Council Meeting
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), examines a robotic display at the opening ceremony of the Cuso International World of Tech Open Day at the Wolmer’s Boys
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), examines a robotic display at the opening ceremony of the Cuso International World of Tech Open Day at the Wolmer’s Boys' School in Kingston on Thursday (November 14). Others (from left) are Regional Representative, Cuso Caribbean, Roberta Ellis; Founder of Halls of Learning, Marvin Hall; Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters; and Robotics Instructor, Halls of Learning, Niles Sadler.

Young People Introduced To Latest Technology Trends
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing regional and international investors on the opening day of the two-day Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations (CHICOS) Summit at the Secrets Wild Orchard and St. James Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (November 14).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing regional and international investors on the opening day of the two-day Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations (CHICOS) Summit at the Secrets Wild Orchard and St. James Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (November 14).

Jamaica’s Political Stability Yielding Significant Investment Opportunities
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the opening of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations (CHICOS) Summit at the Secrets Wild Orchard and St. James Resorts in Montego Bay on Thursday (November 14).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the opening of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations (CHICOS) Summit at the Secrets Wild Orchard and St. James Resorts in Montego Bay on Thursday (November 14).

Jamaica Best Choice For Business – PM Tells Investors

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Finance & Public Service

BOJ Releases Another US$20 Million

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) on Thursday (November 14) released an additional US$20 million for sale to authorised dealers and large cambios via the BOJ’s Foreign Exchange Intervention and Trading Tool (B-FXITT). The provision represented the third consecutive day that the central bank was intervening in the foreign exchange market. It followed cumulative provisions of US$70 million on Tuesday (November...
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Senior Director in the Strategic Planning Division, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Delroy Coley (second right), looks on as immediate past Chairman of the All-Island Cane Farmers’ Association, Allan Rickards (second left), points out the varieties of sugar cane on display. Occasion was the 70th Annual General Meeting of the Association, held on Wednesday (November 13), at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon. Mr. Coley represented Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, at the event. Others pictured from left are President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton; and Secretary/Manager of the All-Island Cane Farmers’ Association, Nigel Myrie.
Agriculture

Gov’t Commits Additional $200 Million To Help Farmers Transport Sugar Cane

The Government is providing an additional $200 million for the transportation of sugar cane from Monymusk in Clarendon to the Worthy Park Estate in St. Catherine and Appleton Estate in St Elizabeth for the 2019/2020 crop season. The assurance came from Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, in a speech delivered on his behalf by Senior...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the launch of the fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas on Wednesday (November 13) at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in New Kingston.
Energy

Preparations Advanced For Regional Energy Meeting Next February

Preparations are in high gear for Jamaica’s hosting of the fourth Ministerial Meeting for the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) on February 27 and 28, 2020. Energy ministers from across the region are expected to converge at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James for the two-day event, which will be chaired by Minister of Science,...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on November 12.
Technology

Gov’t To Work With Telecoms Stakeholders To Address Service Challenges

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government will be working with telecommunications providers and other stakeholders to address issues impacting service to consumers. She said that the “quality of service challenges that operators are facing today calls for the Government to take a more assertive approach with all stakeholders to find solutions… and improve broadband...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on November 12.
Technology

Stronger Penalties Coming To Deal With Theft Of Telecoms Equipment

Stronger penalties are coming for persons found to have stolen equipment and infrastructure used by telecoms service providers. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the Government plans to shore up the existing policy and regulatory framework to protect investments in the sector and ensure more reliable connectivity for customers. “I commit to working with colleague Ministers...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, along with former International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief to Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan (left); and current IMF Resident Representative, Karim Youssef, during a recent media round-table forum at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
Finance & Public Service

IMF Commits Continued Support For Economic Reform Programme

Former International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan, says the institution remains steadfast in its support for the country’s economic reform agenda, following the conclusion of programme arrangements on November 10. “We continue to be open to provide any technical assistance and capacity building that the country may need. We are hands-on in this and I...
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(FILE) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, emphasises a point during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12).
Health & Wellness

Gov’t Earmarks $1B To Bolster Dengue Eradication Programme

The Government will be spending $1 billion over the next three months to support enhanced measures to contain the spread of the dengue virus. Of the sum, some $469.9 million is earmarked for the procurement of 31 mounted fogging machines; 35 fogging vehicles; ultra-low volume flushing solutions; 25 handheld fogging machines; 150 cases of Natular tablets for water treatment; and...
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