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EX-IM Bank Targets SMES Involved In Non-Traditional Exports
The National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica Limited (Ex-Im Bank) will, this year, be placing special focus on providing support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in non-traditional exports. These include tourism and its linkages, manufacturing, agro-processing, mining, the service...
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Upgrade At Finance Ministry
Customers who visit the offices of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service in Kingston will now benefit from a fully renovated lobby. The lobby, which was refurbished as part of the Government’s overall Service Excellence Programme, now boasts disability friendly restrooms, and an air-conditioned waiting area with refreshments available for customers. Director of Customer Service at the Ministry,...
Bust Of Labour Movement Activist Agnes Bernard Unveiled
A bust of Agnes “Aggie” Bernard, a stalwart in Jamaica's labour movement, has been erected at the Kingston Craft Market located downtown. The sculpture, which rests atop an existing monument in her honour, was commissioned in partnership between the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport. It was unveiled during a ceremony...
Gov’t Monitoring 5th Wave Of COVID-19 – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in the country and will take appropriate action if required. “Clearly, if our monitoring shows that we need to take certain preventative actions, we will very quickly and very rapidly mobilise. We have never demobilized; we are still prepared and ready to act,”...
Commonwealth Ministers Discuss Solutions To Global Health Inequity
Strategies to address global inequity in the delivery of healthcare services are among the major topics of discussion at the 34th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting, which is under way in London. Speaking with JIS News on Tuesday (May 17), Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, pointed out that the experience of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, where...
Major Irrigation Scheme For Pedro Plains, St. Elizabeth
The sum of $304 million has been budgeted for the 2022/23 financial year to conduct activities for a major irrigation scheme, which will see water lifted from the Black River to the Pedro Plains of southern St. Elizabeth. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said the sum will also cover the cost for conducting surveys and cadastral mapping...
Increase In Production Of Selected Crops And Livestock
Production of selected crops and livestock has increased as part of a wider import-substitution strategy. Making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 17, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said the move will increase Jamaica’s food security in case of any fallout or disruption in the sector. He added that the Ministry...