PHOTOS: New Jamaican Banknotes
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles (left), examines features on the new $5,000 note, being highlighted by BOJ Division Chief for Banking and Currency Operations, Chevanese Morais.
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PM Tours St. Paul’s Lane Housing Development
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says the multimillion-dollar housing development currently being undertaken at St. Paul’s Lane in St. Andrew West Central, is a model for how informal settlements can be transformed across Jamaica. Mr. Holness, who is...
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Gov’t Making Public Transportation Preferred Choice for Commuters
The Government is determined to overhaul the public transport sector and create a system that is people-centred, safe and reliable, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz. He said that his vision is for public transportation to be the preferred choice for commuter movement, both for work and leisure. “The system, therefore, ought to be characterised by...
State Minister Lauds Voluntary Work by Diasporans
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has lauded the voluntary work being done by diasporans. In a Diaspora Day message, today (June 16), he pointed out that the voluntary work being undertaken by diasporans supports the efforts that contribute to the development of Jamaica and the diaspora movement. “There are also...
$40-Million Transformation Project for Canterbury
The Community of Canterbury in Montego Bay, St. James, is slated to benefit from a multimillion-dollar transformation project aimed at strengthening the community’s resilience and promoting sustainable urbanisation. The approximately $40-million initiative, dubbed the Canterbury Community Development Project, was officially launched on Thursday (June 15) at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre. It is being made possible through a collaboration involving...
Cabinet to Get Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy
The Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS) is to be submitted to Cabinet for consideration, by the end of the third quarter of the 2023/24 financial year. Senior Director for Strategic Planning, Ministry of Tourism, Astley Henry made the disclosure during an interview with JIS News. He further informed that upon approval by Cabinet, it will be tabled in Parliament...
Dr. Nigel Clarke on ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, will be the special guests on ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ this Thursday (June 22). The virtual discussion forum, hosted by Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, will begin at...
Senator Fitz-Henley Calls for Amendments to Laws to Discourage Public Mischief
Government Senator, Abka Fitz-Henley is calling for amendments to critical pieces of legislation that will discourage persons from creating public mischief, particularly in the digital age. Making his maiden presentation, as he opened the 2023/24 State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on June 16, Senator Fitz-Henley called for amendments to the public mischief law. “The state of the...