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Programme Specialist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Richard Kelly (foreground), makes a point, while addressing the Scientific Research Council's (SRC) fifth Biennial Science and Technology Conference and Exposition at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on November 20. Looking on is SRC Executive Director, Dr. Cliff Riley.

Jamaica Hailed for Strides in Attaining Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is hailing the strides made by the Government towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and, by extension, the National Development Plan, Vision 2030. UNDP Programme Specialist, Richard Kelly, cited steps taken to reduce...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sen. the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers the keynote address at the opening of the inaugural Jamaica Diaspora United States of America (USA) leadership summit on November 17, at the Morrow Convention Center in Georgia.

Jamaican Diaspora Urged to Develop Stronger Voice in USA

The farmers, who are based at the New Forest/Duff House Agro-Park, were presented with their certificates on Friday (November 16), during a ceremony held at the facility, which followed a series of training.

Farmers in South Manchester Receive GLOBALGAP Certification

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (left), greets Director for the Institute of Gender and Development Studies, Professor Opal Palmer Adisa, at the International Men’s Day forum on November 19 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Kingston. International Men’s Day is celebrated annually on November 19. This year, it is being observed under the international theme ‘Positive Male Role Models’. It focuses on men’s and boys’ health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models. Locally, this year’s observance is held under the theme ‘Reinforcing Positive Male Role Models’.

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre), in discussion with Commissioner of Customs, Jamaica Customs Agency, Velma Ricketts Walker (left) and Country Manager, World Bank, Galina Sotirova, at a stakeholder consultation on the legislative reform for the repeal and replacement of the Customs Bill, at the Shipping Association of Jamaica offices, Newport West, Kingston, on November 19.

Finance Minister Says Modernised Customs Legislation Will Improve Ease of Doing Business

Minister of Tourism , Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left), pours cement into blocks at the site where the ‘Welcome to Montego Bay’ sign will be constructed, at the Sangster International Airport roundabout in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (November 17). Sharing the occasion (from left) are Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis; Chairman of the Tourism Product Development Company ( TPDCo), Ian Dear; Director of Tourism, Donovan White, and President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, Omar Robinson.

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New Welcome Sign for Montego Bay

A new and improved welcome sign for Montego Bay in St. James is to be constructed at a cost of $17 million. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, laid blocks on November 17 at the roundabout, in the vicinity of the Sangster International Airport, where the sign will be erected. “This project is not only timely, but also essential, as...

Permanent Secretary in the Science and Technology Ministry, Wahkeen Murray (right) listens to a point from Director General of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) and Chairman of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Professor Errol Morrison. Occasion was the opening of the SRC’s fifth Biennial Science and Technology Conference and Exposition at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on November 19.

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Science Technology and Innovation Policy to be Available for Public Consultations within Weeks

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Science and Technology Ministry, Wahkeen Murray, says the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Policy will be available for public consultation in a matter of weeks. “We have a draft in place. It was considered last week by a committee of the Cabinet. They proposed some edits to it, and once Cabinet approves it, then it...

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter, emphasises a point at the quarterly monetary policy report press conference, held at the Bank’s downtown Kingston offices on November 19. At right is Deputy Governor, BOJ, Livingstone Morrison.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Exchange Rate Continues to Show Flexible Two-Way Movements

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Brian Wynter, says the exchange rate has continued to exhibit flexible two-way movements. Speaking at the quarterly monetary policy report press conference, held at the Bank’s downtown Kingston offices on November 19, the Governor said that at the time of the Bank’s last press conference, the exchange rate was on an upswing, and this...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left), engages with (from left) Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council, Aubyn Hill; General Manager of Salada Foods, Dianna Blake Bennett; and the company’s Chairman, Patrick Williams, following a joint press briefing on Monday (November 19), at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston, to outline details of Salada Foods

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Minister Shaw Commends Salada’s $200-Million Investment in Coffee Industry

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is lauding Salada Foods for injecting $200 million into the coffee industry, noting that the development will provide a secure market for farmers. The company is purchasing 25,000 boxes of local coffee under a pilot project, with the objective of identifying a long-term business option. A total of $100 million...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

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All Basic Schools Must Become Certified – Senator Reid

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says that all basic schools must become certified with the Early Childhood Commission (EEC). This, he noted, is in keeping with the Government’s commitment to improve the quality of early-childhood education “giving our babies every opportunity to be properly nurtured and to have highly trained teachers at their disposal”....

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter, addresses the quarterly monetary policy report press conference, held at the Bank’s downtown Kingston offices on November 19. At right is Deputy Governor, BOJ, Livingstone Morrison.

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BOJ Governor Says Prospects for Economy Positive

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter, says the prospects for the Jamaican economy are positive, and the Bank projects continued recovery in economic activity. “The expected growth predominantly reflects an improvement in net external demand, buoyed by increased production in mining and quarrying and expansion in construction and tourism-related activities,” Mr. Wynter said. He was speaking at...

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Inflation Back on Target – BOJ

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter, says the inflation rate is back on target. Speaking at the quarterly monetary policy report press conference, held at the Bank’s downtown Kingston offices on November 19, Mr. Wynter noted that inflation had fallen below the four per cent to six per cent target between March 2018 and August 2018. “However,...