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Vaz Tells G7 Leaders Time for Talk on Climate Change Long Past and Calls for Innovation In Financing for Resilience Projects

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for the Environment, Hon, Daryl Vaz, today addressed the G7 Environment Ministers’ meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jamaica was one of three Small Island Developing...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, emphasises a point while addressing journalists during a recent media briefing at the Ministry's offices in New Kingston.

Talks Under Way to Develop Communications Framework for Tourism Resilience Centre

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), is in discussion with Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, Juan José González Mijares, at a reception held at the ambassador’s residence in St. Andrew on September 14 to commemorate the 208th Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico.

Mexico Chair to be Established at UWI

Regional Multi-Destination Tourism Framework on Track

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (left), presents an inmate at the Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre with a plaque for her achievement in the 2018 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. Occasion was an appreciation function at the centre’s location at South Camp Road in Kingston on September 18.

Female Inmates Earn CSEC Passes

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his address in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 18).

8 years ago National Security and PeacePrime Minister

Denham Town Zone of Special Operations Extended

The Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) in Denham Town, West Kingston, has been extended for another three months. This follows approval by members of the House of Representatives during the sitting of the Lower House on Tuesday (September 18). With the extension, the anti-crime initiative, which was slated to end on October 2, will remain in place until January 2019....

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), listens to a comment from OAS Country Representative in Kingston, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel (second right) at the opening of a three-day workshop on ‘Effective Heritage Inventories and the National Registers’ at The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston on Tuesday (September 18). Also partcipating in the discussion (from left) are Technical Consultant, Coherit Associates LLC, Angela Labrador; Technical Project Manager (Cultural Heritage), OAS, Celia Toppin; and Technical Consultant, Coherit Associates LLC, Neil Silberman.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaica Developing National Register of Cultural Places and Objects

The Government is receiving expertise from the Organization of American States (OAS) in developing a national register of cultural heritage places and objects. A team from the organisation is participating in a three-day workshop to provide training to local personnel. The session, entitled ‘Effective Heritage Inventories and the National Registers’, got under way on Tuesday (September 18) at The Courtleigh...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses stakeholders at the 16th Annual USA Travel Agents Golf Tournament awards ceremony, held at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday (September 15).

8 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Lauds Travel Agents

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has lauded travel agents for their contribution towards the increase in the number of visitors to the island last year. Speaking at the 16th Annual USA Travel Agents Golf Tournament awards ceremony, held at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on September 15, the Minister said that last year, tourism earned...

Beaches Coordinator at National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA), Chalene Roye-Myrie gives details about the recently launched ‘Jamaica Beach Guide’, a webpage designed by the agency to provide information on the various public beaches across the island, at a JIS Think Tank.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

NEPA Launches Jamaica Beach Guide

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has launched the ‘Jamaica Beach Guide’, a webpage designed to provide information on the various public beaches across the island. The webpage, located on NEPA’s website at www.nepa.gov.jm provides a list and quick facts about the featured beaches. “We have documented 87 public beaches across the island, and we are working to increase...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), observes as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (foreground); and Deputy Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Professor Julie Meeks (left), unveil signage at the newly constructed independent living complex for former female wards, at 24 Lady Musgrave Road in St. Andrew on September 18. Looking on are Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal of UWI Open Campus, Dr. Luz Longsworth (second left); Chargé d

8 years ago EducationHealth & Wellness

Mental Health Centre to be Built at Maxfield Park Children’s Home

The Government has earmarked lands located at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in Kingston for the construction of a therapy centre for wards of the State affected by mental health issues. The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has already drafted a preliminary design for the facility and it is expected that construction will begin sometime next year. Funding for the project...

Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney (centre), signs a contract for implementation of the $18-million Behaviour Modification Initiative/Community-based Behaviour Change Programme, at the agency’s head office in New Kingston on Tuesday (September 18). The initiative, which forms part of phase four of the European Union (EU)-funded Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP IV), aims to reduce deviant behaviour among at-risk youth, aged eight to 25, in volatile and vulnerable communities in five parishes, through a range of social services and interventions. Observing are representatives of two of the stakeholder partners (from left): Head, University of the West Indies Social Welfare Centre, Cerita Buchanan; and Executive Director, Family and Parenting Centre, Dr. Beverley Scott.

8 years ago EducationVision 2030

Behaviour Change Programme to Help at-Risk Youth

At-risk youth between eight and 25 years of age who reside in volatile and vulnerable communities in five parishes are to benefit from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) implementation of an $18-million behaviour change programme over the next eight months. The target communities include Denham Town, West Kingston; Waterhouse, St. Andrew; Portmore, Spanish Town and Bog Walk, St. Catherine;...

8 years ago Prime Minister

PM Holness Congratulates The Honourable Jean-Henry Céant Prime Minister of Haiti

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this afternoon expressed his congratulations to the Honourable Jean-Henry Céant on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti. In his capacity as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Mr Holness, in an official letter expressed CARICOM’s commitment to continued partnership with Haiti. The Prime Minister also underscored that Jamaica remains committed to robust...