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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the opening of the cybercrime and cybersecurity forum for Latin America and Caribbean countries at the Hilton Rose Hall and Spa in St. James on December 2.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the opening of the cybercrime and cybersecurity forum for Latin America and Caribbean countries at the Hilton Rose Hall and Spa in St. James on December 2.

Gov’t Developing Partnerships To Fight Cybercrime

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is developing critical partnerships to strengthen the country’s defence against cybercrime. She noted that the Organization of American States (OAS) through its Inter-American Committee against Terrorism, has been...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), converses with Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies, Mona, Sir Hilary Beckles, when he called at King’s House, recently.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), converses with Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies, Mona, Sir Hilary Beckles, when he called at King’s House, recently.

PHOTOS: G-G And UWI Vice Chancellor Hilary Beckles
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), converses with Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during Tuesday’s (December 3) media launch of activities to observe Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The events will be held throughout February 2020 under the theme ‘Come ketch de Riddim’. Performing in the background is Grammy-winning international dancehall artiste, Sean Paul.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), converses with Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during Tuesday’s (December 3) media launch of activities to observe Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The events will be held throughout February 2020 under the theme ‘Come ketch de Riddim’. Performing in the background is Grammy-winning international dancehall artiste, Sean Paul.

$10 Million To Initiate And Host Reggae Events For Visitors
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), share a moment with Grammy-winning international dancehall artiste, Sean Paul (centre), during Tuesday’s (December 3) media launch of activities to mark Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The events will be held throughout February 2020 under the theme, ‘Come ketch de Riddim’. Others (from left) are Councillor for the Havendale Division of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Dwayne Smith, who represented Chairman and Kingston Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; and Entertainment Advisory Board Chairman, Howard McIntosh.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), share a moment with Grammy-winning international dancehall artiste, Sean Paul (centre), during Tuesday’s (December 3) media launch of activities to mark Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The events will be held throughout February 2020 under the theme, ‘Come ketch de Riddim’. Others (from left) are Councillor for the Havendale Division of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Dwayne Smith, who represented Chairman and Kingston Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; and Entertainment Advisory Board Chairman, Howard McIntosh.

Work Commences On Fort Rocky As First Designated Entertainment Zone
He implored Jamaicans not to let down their guard even though the island has not been impacted by a hurricane in several years.
He implored Jamaicans not to let down their guard even though the island has not been impacted by a hurricane in several years.

Jamaicans Urged To Remain Alert Even As Hurricane Season Ends

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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on December 3.
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House Affirms Terrorism Prevention Amendment Regulations

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 3) affirmed the Terrorism Prevention (Reporting Entities) (Amendment) Regulations. The Regulations seeks to ensure Jamaica’s compliance with its international obligations as well as strengthen the framework for combatting money laundering and financing of terrorism. National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said the Regulations was previously approved in the Lower House on November...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), demonstrates his dancing skills at the invitation of Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during Tuesday’s (December 3) media launch of activities to mark Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The events are slated for February 2020 under the theme ‘Come ketch de Riddim’.
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Grange Announces Plans To Establish Insurance Fund For Artistes And Musicians

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has announced plans by the Ministry to establish an insurance fund for performing artistes and musicians. Speaking at the media launch for Reggae Month 2020 at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (December 3), the Minister said it is being proposed that provisions under the facility, being...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), with Captain of the inaugural LATAM Airlines flight from Lima, Peru, Captain Hugo Feldsmith Paino (left) and First Officer, Danieia Santibanez, at the Sangster International Airport on December 2.
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Jamaica The Most Connected Destination In The English-Speaking Caribbean

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that with LATAM Airlines now joining American Airlines with direct flights out of major international gateways, Jamaica has become the most connected destination in the English-speaking Caribbean. Addressing tourism stakeholders and business interests at a welcome reception for crew members of the LATAM Airlines flight from Lima, Peru, at the Sangster International Airport on...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right) gives Captain of the MSC Meraviglia, Stephano Battinelli, an authentic Jamaican gift at the official welcome reception for the cruise ship’s inaugural visit to Ocho Rios on December 3. In the background is Hotel Manager of the MSC Meraviglia, Antonio Castellana. Minister Bartlett announced that the MSC Meraviglia will bring 50,000 cruise passengers between now and April of next year.
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Ocho Rios Welcomes New Cruise Ship

The resort town of Ocho Rios in St. Ann, continues to attract cruise ships, and today (December 3) it welcomed the MSC Meraviglia with its 7,200 passengers and crew to its port. A delegation that included Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; and Jamaica Vacations Executive Director, Joy Roberts, greeted the Meravigilia, one of the prime jewels in the MSC Cruise...
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Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (at lectern) addresses Friday’s (Nov. 29) sitting of the Upper House. Also pictured at left is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. In the background (from left) are: Government Senator, Kerensia Morrison; and Deputy President of the Upper House, Senator Aubyn Hill.
Foreign Affairs

Business Owners Who Have Paid The Now Abolished Minimum Business Tax For This Year Are Entitled To A Refund

Business owners who have paid the now abolished minimum business tax for this year are entitled to a refund. This was disclosed by Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, as she piloted the legislation giving effect to the elimination and refund of the tax, at...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) shares a photo opportunity with the 48 recipients of the Prime Minister’s Youth Awards for Excellence, at the awards ceremony held on November 30, on the lawns of Jamaica House. Also sharing in the moment are Minister with responsonbility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (10th left) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (10th right) .
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47 Received PM Youth Awards For Excellence

Forty- seven of the nation’s youth, who have made outstanding contributions in various areas of national life, were presented with the Prime Minister’s Youth Awards for Excellence during a ceremony held on the lawns of Jamaica House on Saturday (November 30). The award recipients, which included new Reggae sensation Mikayla ‘Koffee’ Simpson; entertainer, Jamila Falak James; Reggae Girl, Jody Brown;...
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Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Director of Enforcement and Monitoring, Faith Graham, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank
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CLA Looking To Implement Transitional Permit For Small Farmers

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is exploring the establishment of a transitional permit to facilitate the ease in which small farmers can enter the medicinal cannabis industry. Speaking at a JIS Studio 58A session on November 28, Director of Enforcement and Monitoring at the CLA, Faith Graham said this is one the initiatives being finalised to increase the number of...
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