Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents a gift to a child at the annual Christmas treat he hosted along with his wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, at Vale Royal on Thursday (December 8). The youngsters, who are wards of the State, were treated to gifts, rides and a range of fun activities for the day.

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Ministry will be using food festivals as a strategic marketing tool to tap into the lucrative gastro-tourism market. Mr. Bartlett noted that 88 per cent of tourists travel to destinations primarily to partake of the local food, and with Jamaica having one of the finest cuisines in the world, this will be...

Lending institutions are being urged to place attention on the agricultural sector, so that it can continue to deliver growth and earn foreign exchange. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, said financial institutions need to see agriculture as the “foundation” on which related industries can thrive. “It is within that sector we have the greatest potential...

Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, is advising members of the public to be vigilant when purchasing rice during the festive season. She said consumers should only buy from reputable shops and supermarkets and they should retain their receipts as proof of purchase. Mrs. Allen was addressing a press conference at the Jamaica Customs Agency...

Men who have been abused or need counselling can seek help at a special service desk for men that has been re-established at the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA). Reports can be made at the desk situated at the BGA, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, Kingston 10. Persons can call 618-1496-9 or 754-8576 -8. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the outstanding philanthropic contributions of corporate entities, which have served to engender a culture of volunteerism locally. He said the Government appreciates the contributions by private- and public-sector entities and is working to further stimulate and encourage volunteerism in the country. “As a nation, when we all practise volunteerism, the country...

To strengthen the apiculture industry to respond to climate change and associated challenges, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries provided specialised training for 14 beekeepers and eight staff members of the Apiculture Unit. The training was funded by a grant of US$25,000 under the Jamaica Rural Economy and Ecosystems Adapting to Climate Change (JA REEACH) project. This was...