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Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, disembarks one of aviation firm, Jam Airlink’s planes, during the launch of domestic flight services, which will resume on July 8.
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, disembarks one of aviation firm, Jam Airlink’s planes, during the launch of domestic flight services, which will resume on July 8.

Domestic Flights Resume on July 8

Domestic flights are set to resume on Monday, July 8, with the introduction of daily service by local aviation company, Jam Airlink Express. Flights will be scheduled out of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay where Jam Airlink is...
Manager for Agribusiness at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Marlene Porter.
Manager for Agribusiness at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Marlene Porter.

JAMPRO Coordinating Activities to Boost Exports
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a statement to the House of Representatives, on July 2.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a statement to the House of Representatives, on July 2.

Venezuelan Company Seeks Compensation for Petrojam Shares
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, giving an update on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) results in the House of Representatives on July 2. Listening (at left) is Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, giving an update on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) results in the House of Representatives on July 2. Listening (at left) is Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Education Ministry to Publish Individual PEP Scores
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), at the 58th Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (June 29). Also taking part (from left) are President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Omar Robinson; President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Patricia Affonso-Dass; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith; and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), at the 58th Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (June 29). Also taking part (from left) are President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Omar Robinson; President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Patricia Affonso-Dass; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith; and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer.

Minister Says Tourism Workers’ Pension Plan on Track for January 1, 2020

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, observes as Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Nicaragua to Jamaica, Her Excellency Bridget Budier Bryan, signs the visitors’ book at King’s House on July 2, when she visited to present her Letters of Credence.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: G-G and Ambassador Designate of Nicaragua

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, observes as Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Nicaragua to Jamaica, Her Excellency Bridget Budier Bryan, signs the visitors’ book at King’s House on July 2, when she visited to present her Letters of Credence.
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Acting Senior Director of Surveys at the National Land Agency (NLA), Major Patrick Aiken (centre), converses with Colonel Adjutant Quartermaster of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Captain (Naval) David Chin Fong (right), following the signing of a memorandum of understanding to facilitate hydrographic surveys of Jamaica’s seabed. Affixing his signature to the document is Lt. Col. R. Tyndale of the JDF, who signed as a witness
EnvironmentNational Security

NLA and JDF Sign MOU for Hydrographic Surveys of Jamaica’s Seabed

The National Land Agency (NLA) and Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will facilitate hydrographic surveys of the seabed in the country’s territorial waters. This exercise will be conducted using a vessel from the JDF Coast Guard’s fleet. The agreement will be executed under the auspices of the National Hydrographic Committee (NHC), which is...
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Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, emphasises a point while addressing Ardenne High School’s 2019 graduation ceremony on Sunday (June 30). The ceremony was held at the school’s Ardenne Road campus in Kingston. Mr. Samuda, who delivered the keynote address, is an Ardenne past student.
Education

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda At Ardenne High School Graduation

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, emphasises a point while addressing Ardenne High School’s 2019 graduation ceremony on Sunday (June 30). The ceremony was held at the school’s Ardenne Road campus in Kingston. Mr. Samuda, who delivered the keynote address, is an Ardenne past student.
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaking at the 58th Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (June 29).
Tourism

Cabinet Public Order Committee to Discuss Noise Abatement Act

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the public order committee of Cabinet is to meet Wednesday (July 3) to discuss the Noise Abatement Act as Government moves to improve compliance with the law. The Minister was responding to concerns raised by Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President, Omar Robinson, at the Association’s 58th Annual General Meeting held at the...
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Science

Public Invited to National Science Fair July 4

The public is invited to the upcoming Scientific Research Council (SRC) Science Fair 2019, to be held on Thursday (July 4), at the Hope complex field on Old Hope Road. The fair will feature students competing in various categories – Primary, Secondary and Tertiary institutions. Attendants will be educated and entertained from the competing schools, as well as the over...
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