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Prime Minister & Minister of Defense, Andrew Holness with other dignitaries at the Commissioning of the Maritime Patrol Aircraft at the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF) Air Wing Manley base on Wednesday, November 14.
Prime Minister & Minister of Defense, Andrew Holness with other dignitaries at the Commissioning of the Maritime Patrol Aircraft at the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF) Air Wing Manley base on Wednesday, November 14.

Investment in JDF Aerial Fleet Demonstrates Govt’s Commitment to Secure Jamaica – PM Holness

Jamaica’s borders are now more secure following the commissioning into service of a surveillance aircraft acquired by the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF). Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Andrew Holness says the investment in the new aircraft demonstrates the Government’s...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right) greets Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry, during the opening ceremony for the symposium of best practices in social and community development at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on November 14.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right) greets Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry, during the opening ceremony for the symposium of best practices in social and community development at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on November 14.

Security Ministry to Collaborate With Social Intervention Agencies to Transform Communities
Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds (left), converses with JN Fund Managers Deputy General Manager, Jermaine Deans, during Tuesday’s (November 13) Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. The forum was jointly hosted by JN Fund Managers Limited, and German asset and investment management firm, MPC Capital.
Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds (left), converses with JN Fund Managers Deputy General Manager, Jermaine Deans, during Tuesday’s (November 13) Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. The forum was jointly hosted by JN Fund Managers Limited, and German asset and investment management firm, MPC Capital.

DBJ Has Provided Over $3 Billion for Energy Projects
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (November 14).
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (November 14).

Hospitals to Benefit from US$5.35-Million Energy-Saving Project
Students of Jamaica House Basic School performing at the launch of the Volunteer Project Competition on the grounds of Jamaica House Basic School on Tuesday (November 13).
Students of Jamaica House Basic School performing at the launch of the Volunteer Project Competition on the grounds of Jamaica House Basic School on Tuesday (November 13).

Youth Groups to Receive Funding for Refurbishing of Basic Schools

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Several business leaders, who spoke to JIS News recently, cite ongoing developments in business process outsourcing (BPO) and construction, including residential real estate, as major employment drivers, particularly for young people.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Developments in BPO, Construction to Further Drive Down Unemployment

There is unwavering optimism among business leaders for further reduction in Jamaica’s unemployment rate, which has dropped to an all-time low of 8.4 per cent. The out-turn, captured in the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) July 2018 Labour Force Survey, is 1.3 per cent lower than the 9.7 per cent recorded in April 2018, and 2.9 percentage points below the...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw. (FILE)
Commerce

Minister Shaw Urges Community Tourism Stakeholders to Embrace Airbnb

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has called for the increased integration of Airbnb operations into community tourism offerings. He noted that the Airbnb concept is being embraced in places like Trench Town in St. Andrew, and “we want to see it accelerated” in order to expand offerings in the tourism sector and bring more visitors...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on November 13.
Prime Minister

PM Played No Role in Appointment of Integrity Commission Interim Executive Director

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated that he played no part in the recent appointment of the interim Executive Director of the Integrity Commission. “Section 26 of the Integrity Commission Act states that ‘subject to the provisions of this Act, the Commission shall regulate its own procedure’. The nature of the establishment of the Commission is that...
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“From a Christian perspective, if we know and appreciate that education is so important and the poor cannot afford it, to the extent that God has prospered us, we should give to those who can’t afford it,” Senator Reid said.
Education

Education Minister Says NCU’s Rescue Programme Should be Emulated

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has hailed Northern Caribbean University’s (NCU) Restoring Every Student’s Confidence Using Education (RESCUE) programme as something worthy of emulation throughout the entire sector. He was delivering the main address at NCU’s Alumni Homecoming Fundraising Banquet, held at Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, on November 11. “From a Christian perspective,...
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Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds (left), converses with JN Fund Managers Deputy General Manager, Jermaine Deans, during Tuesday’s (November 13) Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. The forum was jointly hosted by JN Fund Managers Limited, and German asset and investment management firm, MPC Capital.
Finance & Public Service

Preparations under Way to List Wigton Windfarm on Stock Market

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has commenced preparations to list Wigton Windfarm Limited on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). This is in keeping with the Government’s plan for a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement for the entity’s operations. DBJ Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds, said that listening on the JSE will afford private-sector companies and ordinary individuals the opportunity to invest...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), engages in a light moment with Managing Partner, KPMG in Jamaica, R. Tarun Handa (right), as he explains the operations of the new KPMG Jamaica Extended Support Services (K-JESS) facility, during a tour of its location on Harbour Street in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 13). This followed the ceremony to officially launch the service. Also pictured (from left) are Firm Controller, KPMG LLP in the United States, Joseph Arena; and Partner, Outsourcing, KPMG in Jamaica, Donald Barnett.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

Gov’t Training More Persons for BPO Jobs – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is providing additional resources to train more persons for job opportunities in the rapidly expanding business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. “The Government of Jamaica stands in support of the BPO (sector), and we will make the necessary investments to ensure that there is the flow of human resources to support...
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