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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), observes as Percival Kerr demonstrates the conch blowing used by the ancestors to warn of danger. Occasion was a tour of the Rio Nuevo Village following the official launch of the attraction’s rafting and kayaking offerings on Wednesday (July 25).

Tourism Minister Welcomes Expansion of Rio Nuevo Village Attraction

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Rio Nuevo Village attraction in St. Mary is making a major contribution to heritage tourism in Jamaica and efforts to grow visitor arrivals. “Heritage tourism contributes to the growth of community economies, creates...

The Most Hon. Andrew Holness Prime Minister of Jamaica at the 10th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jamaica and CARICOM Open to Greater Partnerships – PM Holness

Registrar at the University of the West Indies Open Campus (UWIOC), Karen Ford Warner, addressing a recent JIS Think Tank.

UWI Open Campus Accepting Applications

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), converses with Secretary-General, Association of Caribbean States, Ambassador, Dr. June Soomer, during a meeting at the Ministry in New Kingston on July 26.

ACS Encourages Coordinated Collective Approach by Regional Governments to Disasters

(From left) Deputy Chief of Mission, United States Embassy, Mark Seibel; High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters; and Head of the European Union Delegation, Her Excellency Malgorzata Wasilewska, at the opening session of the two-day National Task Force Against Trafficking In Persons (NATFATIP) International Human Trafficking Conference on July 25 at the Melia Braco Hotel in Trelawny.

Jamaica Commended on Strides in Fighting Human Trafficking

8 years ago Justice

Recommendations from Int’l Conference on Trafficking in Persons

Seventy-two recommendations geared at boosting the country’s response to trafficking in persons have come out of a two-day international conference hosted in Trelawny on July 25 and 26. The recommendations are the result of breakout sessions on the last day of the conference, hosted at the Meliá Braco Hotel by the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), which...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, speaking during the second staging of the Ministry’s employers’ consultation under the theme ‘Workability’, at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, Mona, St. Andrew, on July 26.

8 years ago LabourSocial Security

Implementation of Disabilities Act Remains A High Government Priority

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says the implementation of the Disabilities Act remains a high priority for the Government. The Disabilities Act makes provisions to safeguard and enhance the welfare of persons with disabilities across Jamaica. “This legislation protects and promotes the equal rights of the disabled and prohibits discrimination against...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, emphasises a point while delivering a Special Policy Address on the Bank of Jamaica

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Legislation to Strengthen BOJ Operations for Parliament by October

Cabinet-approved amendments to several laws governing Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) operations to make the entity more independent are expected to be tabled in Parliament in October. This was disclosed by Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, who said the proposed amendments relate to the Bank of Jamaica Act, Banking Services Act, and the Public Bodies...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is presented with a book entitled

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Medicanja Limited Launches Cannabis-Based Nutraceutical Products

Medicanja Limited today (July 26) launched its full suite of 12 cannabis-based nutraceutical products during a ceremony at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa on Lady Musgrave Road, St. Andrew The products, which have been approved by the Ministry of Health, include CanjaRub, CanjaCol, Relevium Cream, Relevium Spray, Somnican (One Drop) Orals, Tivasat Oromuccosol Spray, I-Cann, CBD Oil Sublingual Drops...

Head of the European Union Delegation, Her Excellency Malgorzata Wasilewska, delivering remarks at the opening session of the two-day National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) International Human Trafficking Conference on July 25 at the Meliá Braco Hotel in Trelawny.

8 years ago Foreign Affairs

EU Commits to Helping Jamaica Combat Transnational Crime

The European Union (EU) has committed to remaining a key partner with Jamaica in combatting transnational organised criminal activity. Head of the EU Delegation, Malgorzata Wasilewska, said that the organisation’s support to the country includes the provision of technical assistance in the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) under Phase II of the EU ATT Outreach Project. She noted...

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), examines a sledgehammer, which was one of several pieces of tools and equipment valued approximately $3 million that were donated to the Flanker Skills Training Institute in Montego Bay, St. James, by China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). The donations were handed over during a presentation ceremony at the institute on Tuesday (July 24). Others (from left) are Acting Senior Director of the Workforce Development and Employment Division, HEART Trust/NTA, Elain Holloway; and CHEC Deputy General Manager, Dr. Zhimin Hu. In the foreground is Acting Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion, Jamaica Defence Force, Major Garth Anderson.

8 years ago National SecurityYouth

CHEC Donates Equipment Valued $3M to Flanker Skills Training Institute

Programmes offered at the Flanker Skills Training Institute in Montego Bay, St. James, have been boosted with the provision of equipment valued approximately $3 million by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC). The donation has been facilitated under a partnership with the Government of Jamaica. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the Institute on Tuesday (July 24), National Security Minister, Hon....

Executive Director of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), Dorrick Gray. (File)

8 years ago CultureHealth & Wellness

Emancipation Jubilee to Celebrate Rich Culture and Heritage

Jamaica’s rich culture and heritage will be celebrated during the 21st staging of the Emancipation Jubilee at the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann. The annual event, under the theme ‘Emancipation Jubilee: The Genesis’, will be held from July 31 into Emancipation Day on August 1. It is being organised by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) under the distinguished...