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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the official opening of the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience in St. Elizabeth on January 18.

Tourism to Benefit from Renewed Focus on Gastronomy

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the booming tourism sector is expected to soar even higher with the renewed focus on gastronomy. Addressing the opening of the US$7.2-million “renovated and rebranded” Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience in Siloah,...

Principal, The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, addresses a press briefing at the university in Kingston, to provide details about the Mathematics Enhancement Programme (MEP), being implemented by The Mico’s Caribbean Centre of Excellence in Mathematics
Teaching (CCEMaT). — Principal, The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, addresses a press briefing at the university in Kingston, to provide details about the Mathematics Enhancement Programme (MEP), being implemented by The Mico’s Caribbean Centre of Excellence in Mathematics Teaching (CCEMaT).

Maths Improvement Programme Being Piloted in Five Primary Schools

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the ibex headquarters for the Caribbean and Central America located at the Digicel Building, 14 Ocean Boulevard, downtown Kingston on January 17. Looking on (from left) are President and Chief Executive Officer, ibex, Bob Dechant; President, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards; and Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica Limited, Milverton Reynolds.

Gov’t Training Personnel for BPO Sector

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer (left), addresses the recent launch of a standard operating procedures (SOP) manual on human trafficking for healthcare workers. She is joined by Director, Organised Crime and Defence Unit in the Ministry of National Security, Captain Steve Bachelor.

Health Workers Can Help Fight Human Trafficking

President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

NWC Tackles Water Loss in Rural Parishes

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Says No New Taxes

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says no new taxes will be included in the 2018/19 Estimates of Expenditure He says revenue inflows have been doing “fairly well” this year, noting that the out-turn at the end of December 2017 was $13 billion ahead of projections. “Happily, with this trajectory, it is not the Government’s plan to...

Director General at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.

8 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterVision 2030

2018 Extended Migration Profile Launched

The Government has launched the 2018 Extended Migration Profile of Jamaica, which can be used to inform policy development and planning. This is Jamaica’s second publication of a migration profile, which is essentially a pertinent body of research that will allow for the monitoring and evaluation of migration and development policy, and the socio-economic impact on Jamaica. It was launched...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), in discussion with Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on January 18.

8 years ago Governor General

G-G Urges Bold Action to Address Social ills

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says bold action is required from leaders to address the ills in the society. “Certainly, these times demand bold faith, bold action and fervent prayers,” he said while addressing the 38th annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on January 18. “We must have...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses press conference at Jamaica House, today (January 18), where he declared a State of Public Emergency in the parish of St. James. Others (from left) are Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade; Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague; Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck; and Commissioner of Police, George Quallo.

8 years ago Prime MinisterTourism

Tourism Stakeholders Support Increased Security Measures

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says tourism stakeholders in St. James have expressed their support for increased security measures to be taken in the parish to curb crime and violence. “Several stakeholders, including those in the tourism industry, have written to me to say that they would support the necessary actions to bring the parish of St. James...

Executive Director at the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Karlene Degrasse- Deslandes (centre), interacts with children during one of the ECC’s ‘Read Pon Di Cawna’ sessions held on Guptar Lane, Annotto Bay, St. Mary, in 2017.

8 years ago CommunityEducationYouth

ECC Reports Success with Reading Projects

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is reporting success with its ‘Read Pon Di Cawna’ and Read Across the Region initiatives. Hundreds of children, their parents and early-childhood stakeholders have participated in both projects since the series began in September 2017. Read Pon Di Cawna is being hosted in designated communities, while Read Across the Region targets early-childhood institutions within the...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; (File Photo).

8 years ago Prime Minister

Prime Minister Reassures All Persons as State of Public Emergency is Announced in the Parish of St. James

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says consideration has been given to the citizens and businesses even as the parish of St. James is now under a State of Public Emergency. The State of Public Emergency for the Parish of St. James was announced today (January 18) during a press briefing held at Jamaica House. Prime Minister Holness noted that the action...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), converses with Mayberry Investments Limited’s Chief Executive Officer, Gary Peart, during the company’s monthly investor forum, held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on January 17. Mr. Shaw was the guest speaker.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Confident Salary Negotiations Will End Soon

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he is confident that the 2017/19 public-sector salary negotiations will conclude soon. Noting the Administration’s desire to complete the discussions “over the next few weeks”, he said the Government is prepared to be flexible “as far as is possible” in accommodating concerns raised by unions representing civil servants, regarding the...