Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has hailed late St. Ann businessman Gobind Chatani as “a true friend of tourism”. Mr. Chatani, who spent over 50 years in tourism and was considered a pioneer in the duty-free sector, died on February 16 at a private health facility in Montego Bay, St. James. “Gobind has been a friend of the tourism...

The Government of Japan has been lauded for its generous support to Jamaica over the past 58 years by State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell. Jamaica and Japan established diplomatic relations on March 16, 1964. Speaking at a reception held on Wednesday (February 23), to celebrate the 62nd birthday of...

The Committee overseeing the merger of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) and Fair Trading Commission (FTC) is working to finalise the supporting processes over the next six months. The timeline is in keeping with instructions from Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, who has portfolio responsibility for both agencies. The merger forms part of the...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says a new Firearms Bill will be brought to Parliament. This Bill will make it clear that the harshest consequences will flow for possession of illegal guns. “Possessing an illegal weapon increases the means and likelihood of the possessor escalating to committing murder or other serious crimes. All Jamaicans should speak with one...

For centuries, Jamaicans, especially in rural communities have been using herbal remedies to maintain health and to prevent diseases. However, there is need to be careful when administering herbal medicines and to get guidance from the herbal experts. Research Officer of the African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica/Jamaica Memory Bank (ACIJ/JMB) Chelsea Stephenson, made these comments while delivering a lecture titled...

State Minister, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (stooping), dotes on baby boy, Ajaunie Bennett, who is being cradled by his mother, Amoy Brown (second left). Occasion was Mrs. Cuthbert Flynn’s visit to the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Kingston on New Year’s Day (January 1), where she spent time with new mothers and their babies and...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the government was able to reallocate resources within the Budget to deliver over $100 billion for social protection and recovery support. Mr. Holness made the disclosure during his New Year’s Day message on January 1, where he said this was done, without any increase in borrowing. “I understand that for some this...