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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.

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...

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.

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

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

Emancipation Jubilee to Celebrate Rich Culture and Heritage

Prime Minister Andrew Holness addresses the Caribbean Diaspora living in Namibia as part of his official visit to the southern African state.

PM Holness Engages Jamaican and Caribbean Diaspora in Namibia

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing held on July 25 at Jamaica House. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) and State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, were in attendance.

Work to Verify Cockpit Country Boundary Under Way

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice and Chair of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer (right), shares a moment with Founder of The SunGate Foundation and human trafficking survivor, Shamere McKenzie (left); and Miss Jamaica World 2017, Solange Sinclair, at the NATFATIP International Human Trafficking Conference, which opened on Tuesday (July 25), at the Meliá Braco Hotel in Trelawny. Ms. McKenzie and Ms. Sinclair were sashed as Jamaica

8 years ago Justice

Human Trafficking Conference A Call to Action – Carol Palmer

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer, says that the International Human Trafficking Conference being held in Trelawny must be seen as a call to action for Jamaica, the Caribbean and countries across the globe. The two-day event, organised by the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), got under way on July 25 at the Meliá...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, addressing Tuesday

8 years ago Transport

Gov’t Working to Keep Windalco Open

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Government is making its best efforts to ensure that West Indies Alumina Company (Windalco) remains open and continues to make a positive contribution to the economy. He gave the assurance on Tuesday (July 24) as he updated Parliament on Government’s lobby to the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control...

Chair of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer, sashes Miss Jamaica World 2017, Solange Sinclair, as one of two human trafficking ambassadors during the opening session of the two-day NATFATIP International Human Trafficking Conference being held at the Meliá Braco Hotel in Trelawny. The conference is being hosted under the theme From Victim to Survivor - The Hard Road to Recovery. Also sashed was Founder of The SunGate Foundation and human trafficking survivor, Shamere Mckenzie.

8 years ago Justice

Collaborations Key to Combating Human Trafficking

Permanent Secretary in the Justice Ministry, Carol Palmer, says sustainability of the anti-trafficking in persons agenda will depend on the strengthening of cooperation and collaborations across communities at the national, regional and international levels, “While we recognise partnerships with law-enforcement and border-control agencies, there is need to engage community-based organisations that have an understanding of the social and cultural specificities...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing journalists during Wednesday’s (July 25) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House. Looking on is Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Increased Demand for United States Dollar

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says increased local demand for the United States (US) dollar over recent weeks, has resulted in further depreciation in value of the Jamaican dollar against the US currency. The Bank of Jamaica’s website indicates that the rate stood at J$133 for US$1 on Wednesday (July...

8 years ago EducationFinance & Public ServiceInformation

Gov’t Awards Contracts Valued at $356 Million

The Government has awarded two contracts valued at just under $356 million for the supply of equipment to the Portmore Information Parks in St. Catherine and the Montego Bay Terminal, St. James. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during a post-Cabinet Press briefing held on July 25 at Jamaica House. He...

Managing Director of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Dr Damian Graham, provides details about the proposed National Heroes Park development during a recent JIS Think Tank.

8 years ago Development

Heroes Park Development Will Improve People’s Lives – UDC Head

General Manager at the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Dr. Damian Graham, is assuring citizens in and around National Heroes Park that the Government is committed to the development of the area and improving their lives. He said that the mandate of the UDC is to make development happen while enhancing people’s lives, and there is no intention to cause any...

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing the opening ceremony for the National Task Force Against Human Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) International Human Trafficking Conference at the Meliá Braco Hotel in Trelawny on Wednesday (July 25). The two-day conference is being held under the theme

8 years ago National Security

Collective National Response Needed to Stem Human Trafficking – Dr. Chang

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has called for a collective national response to stem human trafficking through strong partnerships forged between the Government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). He said this is critical in order to empower and support vulnerable communities in developing meaningful strategies aimed at eliminating trafficking in persons. The Minister was addressing the opening ceremony for...