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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

New TPDCo Office in Black River to Expand Tourism Access for All Jamaicans

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the newly opened Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) office in Black River, St. Elizabeth, will serve as a vital community hub, helping Jamaicans at all levels to access opportunities in the industry. Speaking during...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), cuts the ribbon for the US$1-billion Harmony Cove development project in Duncans, Trelawny on Tuesday (July 22). Among those sharing in the occasion are Chairman of Harmonisation Limited, Jeffrey Hall (left); Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton (third left); Managing Partner, Nexus Luxury Collection, Christopher Anand (fourth left); Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (sixth left); Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth right); Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right); Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right); Opposition candidate for Trelawny Northern, Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right).

PM Cuts Ribbon for US$1-Billion Harmony Cove Development

Chief Executive Officer of the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, W. Billy Heaven, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on July 22.

CHASE Fund Approves More Than $133 Million for Early Childhood Sector Since January

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), presents a certificate of participation to fisher Joseph Elliot, during a Pelagic Sub-Project handover and awards ceremony at Billy’s Bay Fishing Village in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth on Friday (July 18).

29 Fishers from Billy’s Bay Trained In Pelagic Fishing

Director of Inspections at the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Andrew Beaumont, speaks to JIS News about the PCOA’s sensitisation sessions for its upcoming Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition.

PCOA Commences Sensitisation Sessions for TOPS Competition

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), congratulates Founder and Chief Executive Officer, STEM Builders Learning Hub, and winner of the MSME Masters Business Pitch Competition, Kavelle Hylton, during the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce MSME Linkages day event at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew. Sharing the moment (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer; Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Chief of Operations, Jamaica, Karisa Ribeiro; and Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Dr. David Lowe.

6 months ago CommerceFinance & Public ServiceIndustryInvestment

IDB Official Affirms BIGEE’s Role in Driving MSME Growth Across Jamaica

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Chief of Operations for the Caribbean Region, Karisa Ribeiro, says the Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Programme remains instrumental in driving the expansion of several micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Jamaica. “To date, over 1,400 MSMEs and 50 ecosystem institutions have received direct assistance under the programme; the beneficiary MSMEs recorded an...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing the recent National Commercial Bank (NCB) SME Conference at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.

6 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

MSMEs A Key Growth Driver – Minister Hill

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Aubyn Hill, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector as a key driver of long-term economic growth. “Our economic stability must be converted into strong and sustainable economic growth… . We are focused on that; this is where our micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) come in,”...

Director General of Road Traffic at the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Colonel (ret’d) Daniel Pryce and Chief Corporate Communications Officer at Tax Administration Jamaica, Meris Haughton, participate in a JIS Think Tank, on July 18.

6 months ago Transport

Motorists Advised to Get Plate Number of Vehicle in Case of an Accident

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising motorists how to treat with traffic accidents now that the new electronic motor-vehicle fitness and registration system has taken effect. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on July 18, Chief Corporate Communications Officer at TAJ, Meris Haughton, said persons must ensure that they get the plate number of the vehicle involved in the accident....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), shares a photo opportunity with members of the National Commercial Bank team (from left) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bruce Bowen; NCB Foundation Chair, Thalia Lyn; and NCB Foundation CEO, Perrin Gayle. The occasion was a recent NCB hosted event, titled ‘The Hurricane Beryl: Building a Better Jamaica Fund – National Tribute to Partnership and Recovery’, at the S Hotel in Kingston.

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Gov’t Adopting Holistic Strategy to Strengthen Jamaica’s Resilience – PM Holness

The Government is adopting a holistic approach to strengthening Jamaica’s resilience framework by prioritising long-term investments across key sectors, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking during a recent National Commercial Bank (NCB)-hosted event titled ‘The Hurricane Beryl: Building a Better Jamaica Fund – National Tribute to Partnership and Recovery’ at the S Hotel in Kingston, Dr....

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the recent ground-breaking ceremony of rehabilitation work to be carried out on the John Reid to Battersea roadway in rural St. Ann.

6 months ago Transport

Breaking of Ground for Rehabilitation of John Reid to Battersea Road Welcomed

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne, has welcomed the breaking of ground for the start of rehabilitation work on the John Reid to Battersea Road in St. Ann. He said that the project, which will involve drainage and paving works, will benefit residents in the several adjoining communities. Speaking at the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), along with President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley (centre) and PAJ Chairman, Alok Jain, tours the facilities at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), Port Bustamante, following the recent signing ceremony for the Westlands Expansion Project.

6 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Westlands Expansion Project to Boost KFTL Storage Capacity By 25 Per Cent

The Westlands Port Expansion Project will boost the average storage capacity at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) by more than 25 per cent. Speaking at the recent ground-breaking and contract-signing ceremony, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Port Authority of Jamaica ( PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, said that the project will be a catalyst for further growth of...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), along with (from left) Member of Parliament, St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller; Public Procurement Commission (PPC), Chairman, Milverton Reynolds, and Executive Director, Nadia Morris, participate in the agency’s fifth anniversary thanksgiving service at Celebration Church in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Sunday (July 20).

6 months ago Finance & Public Service

PPC Reports 10 Per Cent Increase in Supplier Registrations for Fiscal Year 2024/25

The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) recorded a 10 per cent increase in supplier registrations during fiscal year 2024/25. This was disclosed by Executive Director, Nadia Morris, during the agency’s fifth anniversary thanksgiving service at Celebration Church in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Sunday (July 20). In 2021, the Commission introduced the supplier registration system, an online portal enabling suppliers to register...