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Students Can Apply For SLB Loans Online

The Students Loan Bureau (SLB) is now accepting loan applications online. The development is a new feature of the Strategic Transformation of End-users Experience Portal (STEEP), which has been enabled by the entity’s redesigned website. Deputy Executive Director at the...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in dialogue with Executive Director, National Council on Drug Abuse, Michael Tucker, at the opening of the Organization of American States (OAS): Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) training workshop on monitoring and evaluation of national drug policies, strategies and plans. The ceremony was held on June 15, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in dialogue with Executive Director, National Council on Drug Abuse, Michael Tucker, at the opening of the Organization of American States (OAS): Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) training workshop on monitoring and evaluation of national drug policies, strategies and plans. The ceremony was held on June 15, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Strong Monitoring And Evaluation Of Drug Strategies
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), engages students of The Queen’s School, during the National Public Education Day Symposium, staged at 144 Maxfield Avenue, in St. Andrew, on June 16.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), engages students of The Queen’s School, during the National Public Education Day Symposium, staged at 144 Maxfield Avenue, in St. Andrew, on June 16.

Justice Minister Calls On Jamaicans To Speak Out Against Wrongs
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, speaking during a ‘Riverside Chat’ panel discussion at the 2022 Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference on Wednesday (June 15), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston.
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, speaking during a ‘Riverside Chat’ panel discussion at the 2022 Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference on Wednesday (June 15), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston.

BOJ To Commence Rollout Of Digital Currency End Of June
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left), looks on as President of Epican, Dwayne McKenzie, shows him one of the 16 rare cannabis strains being introduced by Epican to the local market, during the launch on June 15, at Market Place on Constant Spring Road.
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left), looks on as President of Epican, Dwayne McKenzie, shows him one of the 16 rare cannabis strains being introduced by Epican to the local market, during the launch on June 15, at Market Place on Constant Spring Road.

Strategies Being Put In Place To Grow Medicinal Cannabis Industry

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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Investment

Diaspora Urged To Invest In Jamaica

Jamaicans overseas are being encouraged to seize the various opportunities available to invest in the island. Declaring that “Jamaica is open for business”, Minister of State for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said that there are opportunities for business activity across diverse sectors, including agribusiness, manufacturing, tourism, logistics and outsourcing. He noted that entities such as...
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Investment

Jamaica To Capitalise On Investment Opportunities From World Free Zones Conference

Jamaica intends to capitalise on investment opportunities coming out of the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE) 2022, while taking advantage of the occasion to learn from its global partners, says President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation JAMPRO, Diane Edwards. Speaking to JIS News during Tuesday’s (July 14) session of the conference, which is being...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., participates in a panel discussion held during a ministers’ summit at the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) AICE Conference 2022, in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 15).
Agriculture

‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ For Strength In Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Ministry’s ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ campaign aims to drive resilience in the sector. Mr. Charles was making his contribution to a panel discussion held during a Ministers’ Summit at the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) AICE Conference 2022, in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 15). “We...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), and Executive Director, National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker, in conversation at the opening of the Organization of American States (OAS): Inter American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) training workshop on monitoring, and evaluation of national drug policies, strategies and plans, on June 15, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.
Prime Minister

Big Drug Seizures During 2021

During 2021, a total of 34,832kgs of marijuana and 1,226kgs of cocaine were seized by the police, according to data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). These seizures occurred inland, at the airports, and at controlled and uncontrolled seaports. The disclosure was made by National Security Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, at the opening of the...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left), presents a gift basket to California native and Jamaica’s millionth stopover visitor, Brian Simmons (left), on his arrival at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Wednesday (June 15), on a JetBlue flight from New York. He was accompanied by his mother, Monica Simmons. Also on hand to welcome Mr. Simmons (from left) are Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon; and Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White.
Tourism

One-Millionth Stopover Visitor Milestone Shows Strength Of Recovery – Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the arrival of the country’s one-millionth stopover visitor on Wednesday (June 15) is a signal of the strength of the country’s tourism recovery. “This moment is a testament to the confidence that the market shows in Jamaica as well as the strength, resilience and enduring appeal of Jamaica’s tourism product as we build...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
CommerceJIS Think Tank

Consumers Encouraged To Keep Receipts During Hurricane Season

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is advising the public to be wise when making purchases and to keep copies of receipts during the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, explained the importance of retaining receipts of purchases made during the period. “Each year the Consumer Affairs Commission...
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