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CARICOM Chairman and Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit (at podium), addresses a ceremony at the Chaguaramas Convention Centre in Trinidad and Tobago to commemorate the integration movement’s 50th anniversary, on July 4.

CARICOM Chairman Says Integration Movement Must Remain United In Purpose

Chairman, Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, says the regional integration movement must remain united in purpose. “Like our forebears who fought for our emancipation, they never gave up and, therefore, we have to look even deeper within ourselves to...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Virtual Job-Recruitment Platform for Teachers Coming

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing journalists during Wednesday’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

43 Per Cent Decline In Teacher Resignation

Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (left) and Principal of Lyssons Primary School in St. Thomas, Evette Bonfield Beecher, with the institution’s top boy and top girl in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, Janiya Johnson and Nashon Beckford, at the school’s annual valedictory and prize-giving service, held at Colonel Cove in Morant Bay, on July 4.

Young School-Leavers Encouraged to Pave Way for Families

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, lays a floral tribute in commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Washington Manley, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (July 4).

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute to Norman Manley on 130th Birth Anniversary

Acting Chief Executive Officer for the Kingston Public and Victoria Jubilee Hospitals, Dr. Natalie Whylie, delivers a message on behalf of Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a church service to kick off a month of activities in the South-East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) marking Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month. The service was held at Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston on Sunday (July 2).

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Minister Tufton Hails Public Healthcare Workers

The country’s public healthcare workers have been hailed as vanguards “who… continue to blaze a trail of service excellence to Jamaicans from all walks of life, even in a challenging environment”. These sentiments were expressed by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in his message to mark Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month throughout July. The Minister’s message...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks at a recent Destination Assurance tour of Montego Bay, St. James.

3 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Expects Huge Influx of Visitors for Sumfest

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says there is every indication that the tourism capital Montego Bay, St. James, should be seeing a huge influx of overseas visitors in the coming weeks. Speaking to JIS News, Minister Bartlett said that while the numbers were always looking good for the summer, the Reggae Sumfest Music Festival, slated for July 16 to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), participates in a tree-planting exercise on the grounds where the historic Treaty of Chaguaramas was signed on July 4, 1973, marking the birth of CARICOM. Occasion was the golden jubilee commemorative ceremony on July 4 at the Chaguaramas Convention Centre in Trinidad and Tobago. The ceremony formed part of activities for the 45th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), being held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The meeting, which commenced on July 3, will end on July 5.

3 years ago CARICOM

Regional Leaders Participate In CARICOM Golden Jubilee Ceremony

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Tuesday (July 4) joined other Heads of Government of the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) attending a ceremony at the Chaguaramas Convention Centre in Trinidad and Tobago to commemorate the integration movement’s 50th anniversary. The inclement weather did not dampen the regional leaders’ resolve during the Golden Jubilee celebrations as they planted trees...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth right), joins other regional leaders at Monday’s (July 3) opening ceremony of the 45th Regular Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), being held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

3 years ago CARICOM

CARICOM 50 Years Strong

Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett, says the regional integration movement remains strong 50 years on and has laid a solid foundation on which leaders can continue to build. She noted that the foundation has been laid regionally and internationally by stalwarts who have been standard bearers for integration and for CARICOM to have its rightful place...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), with Governor of the State of Maryland, Wes Moore, and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, at Governor Moore’s office, in Annapolis, Maryland, recently.

3 years ago Industry

Industry Minister Says Recent Mission to Business Hubs Was A Success

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says a recent “mission” to several major business hubs in the United States (US) and Canada, exploring investment opportunities for the island, was largely successful. The tour, which included stops in Toronto, New York and Washington DC, and dubbed ‘Export and Investment Business Mission’, was done in coordination with...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith (left) and Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland, Annmarie Vaz, look at a carving in the shape of the island of Jamaica, during a recent stop at the Port Antonio Craft Market, during a Destination Assurance Tour of sections of Portland.

3 years ago Tourism

Further Development Planned for Ken Wright Pier

Discussions are under way for further development of the Ken Wright Cruise Ship Pier as the Government position’s Port Antonio to gain a bigger share of the lucrative global tourism market. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, in making the disclosure during a recent Destination Assurance Tour of sections of Portland, said that while Port Antonio’s harbour cannot accommodate the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left) and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, interact with youngsters at the launch of the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) at the Marcus Garvey Technical High School in St. Ann on June 30.

3 years ago Youth

Youth Summer Employment Programme Biggest In the Caribbean – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP), which is in its seventh year, has evolved into being the biggest initiative of its kind in the Caribbean. The annual programme provides employment opportunities for young people during the summer months, enabling them to gain valuable skills and work experience while earning...