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Volunteers participate in the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) International Coastal Cleanup Day exercise at Hellshire Bay Beach, St. Catherine, last year. This year's event will be focused on the Barmouth Beach in St. Catherine.

Jamaicans Urged to Clean Beaches on September 21

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is encouraging the public to show support for a trash-free Jamaica by participating in International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICCD) 2019 on September 21. NEPA and the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) have partnered to...

Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Chief Executive Officer, Valerie Veira speaks on employee engagement at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday, September 4.

JBDC Urges Employers to Embrace Cultural Change

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), cuts the ribbon to officially open ibex's third location at the Courtleigh Building in New Kingston on September 4. Others (from left) are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ibex, Bob Dechant; and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards.

IBEX Opens New Kingston Location, Employing 700 Persons

(FILE) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses the Petrojam Review Committee's press conference held at Banquet Hall, Jamaica House, on June 27.

Jamaica Provides Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Assistance for The Bahamas

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (second left), breaks ground for the construction of a multipurpose facility to expand educational and training opportunities for wards of the State, at the South Camp Juvenile Correctional and Remand Centre in St. Andrew, on September 5. Also taking part (from left) are United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Country Representative in Jamaica, Jason Fraser; Organization of American States (OAS) Representative in Jamaica, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel; Deputy Chief of Mission for USAID, John McIntyre; Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Gary Rowe; Senior Director at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Althea Davis; and Superintendent at the Centre, Maulette White.

More Training for Wards of the State At South Camp Centre

(FILE) National Literacy Coordinator in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. André Hill.

6 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Jamaica Celebrates Int’l Literacy Day September 6

Schools across Jamaica will celebrate International Literacy Day on Friday (September 6), under the theme “Literacy and Multilingualism”. Speaking with JIS News, National Literacy Coordinator in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. André Hill, said that the day, which is observed annually on September 8 worldwide, is part of UNESCO’s efforts to emphasise the importance of literacy to...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left) enjoys a light moment as President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, presents a package to President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Howard Mitchell, following the media launch of CanEx Jamaica Business Conference and Expo on Tuesday (September 4) at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Also pictured (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of Zimmer Global Jamaica Sales, T’Shura Gibbs; and Founder of CanEx, Douglas Gordon.

6 years ago Industry

CLA Issues 44 Licences and 288 Conditional Approvals

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has issued 44 ganja licences and 288 conditional approvals since its establishment in 2015. President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, in making the disclosure, said that the licences granted include 21 for cultivation, 13 for retail, six for processing, three for research and development, and one for transportation. She noted that the...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Honourable Daryl Vaz

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentForeign Affairs

Hon. Daryl Vaz to Attend Trade Forum of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change will be at the top of the agenda for the upcoming United Nations Trade Forum to be held under the umbrella of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, from September 9 to 13, 2019 in Geneva Switzerland. Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness will be represented at the Forum by Hon....

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), addresses representatives of the Bernard Lodge Enterprise Team, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), and Water Resources Authority (WRA), during a meeting at Jamaica House on Wednesday (September 4).The meeting was convened to discuss, among other things, public sensitisation on the proposed development of approximately1,600 housing solutions on lands in Bernard Lodge, St. Catherine. The project will be located on the northern boundary of the Highway 2000 road reservation and will extend from the Lime Tree Grove community in the east, and approximately four kilometres to the Windsor Road community in the west. With the Minister (from left) are Partner in the law firm, DunnCox, Janice Causwell; Enterprise Team Chairman, Joseph Shoucair and Press Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Naomi Francis.

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz’s Meeting with Bernard Lodge Enterprise Team

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), addresses representatives of the Bernard Lodge Enterprise Team, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), and Water Resources Authority (WRA), during a meeting at Jamaica House on Wednesday (September 4).The meeting was convened to discuss, among other things, public sensitisation on the proposed development...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing journalists during Tuesday’s (September 3) press conference at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston.

6 years ago IndustryTourism

Hospitality Sector Well Positioned to Achieve Revenue Target –Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s hospitality industry is well positioned to generate the US$5-billion being targeted by 2021 under the 5x5x5 growth agenda. This, he said, is based on activities associated with the five Tourism Linkages Networks – Gastronomy (food); Shopping; Entertainment and Sports; Health and Wellness; and Knowledge. He was speaking during a press conference at the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), highlights a point while fielding questions from media personnel during a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (September 5). The press conference was held to announce a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parishes of Clarendon and St. Catherine. The Prime Minister also shared details on relief for the Bahamas after the passage of Hurricane Dorian. With the Prime Minister (from left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

6 years ago National SecurityPrime Minister

PM Announces SOE In Clarendon and St. Catherine

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parishes of Clarendon and St. Catherine. Speaking at a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (September 5), the Prime Minister said the SOE will remain in force, unless revoked, for a period of 14 days or for longer periods not exceeding three...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses members of the audience at the launch of the Legal Aid Council website on Wednesday (September 4), at the Ministry’s Constant Spring Road office in Kingston. The website is intended to increase awareness of the work of the Counil and improve public access to the necessary information and resources available for legal aid.

6 years ago Justice

Legal Aid Council to Get Two Additional Mobile Units

The services of the Legal Aid Council will be further expanded with the addition of two mobile units to be commissioned by the end of the financial year, bringing the number of mobile units operated by the Council to three. This was disclosed by Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, at the launch of the Legal Aid Council website on September...