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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses Staff Awards Ceremony at Bahia Principe Hotel in St. Ann on July 19.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses Staff Awards Ceremony at Bahia Principe Hotel in St. Ann on July 19.
Tourism

Tourism Sector Offers Great Opportunity for Gainful Employment – Minister

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the tourism industry offers one of the best opportunities for social mobility and gainful employment. Delivering the  keynote address at a Staff Awards Ceremony at the Bahia Principe Jamaica Resort in Discovery Bay,...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) is greeted by Acting Commissioner of Police, Glenmore Hinds (right), as he arrives at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (July 19) to participate in the closing ceremony for the Tourism Safety and Security District Constables Training Programme. Also pictured is Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. During the ceremony, certificates were presented to the first batch of 89 district constables, who have been trained to serve in the island’s resort areas.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) is greeted by Acting Commissioner of Police, Glenmore Hinds (right), as he arrives at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (July 19) to participate in the closing ceremony for the Tourism Safety and Security District Constables Training Programme. Also pictured is Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. During the ceremony, certificates were presented to the first batch of 89 district constables, who have been trained to serve in the island’s resort areas.

Tourism Ministry to Provide $1 Billion for Crime-Fighting Equipment
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (centre) is being congratulated by Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles (right) following Dr. Rowley’s induction in the Prime Minister’s Park of Honour located on the grounds of the UWI, Mona in St. Andrew yesterday (July 20). At left is Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.The park is used to honour UWI graduates, who are or have served as Heads of Government.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (centre) is being congratulated by Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles (right) following Dr. Rowley’s induction in the Prime Minister’s Park of Honour located on the grounds of the UWI, Mona in St. Andrew yesterday (July 20). At left is Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.The park is used to honour UWI graduates, who are or have served as Heads of Government.

T&T PM Inducted into Park of Honour at UWI
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking in the House of Representatives on July 19.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking in the House of Representatives on July 19.

Debate Begins on Restorative Justice Bill
Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.
Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.

Tourism Expands Linkages Network

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Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Dr. Keith Rowley (left), is greeted by President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), William Mahfood (right), while President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Warren McDonald (centre), looks on. The occasion was a luncheon hosted by the JCC and PSOJ on July 19, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.
Foreign Affairs

Visit to Jamaica Successful – Dr. Rowley

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Dr. Keith Rowley, says his visit to Jamaica has been successful in rekindling the good relations between the countries. The Prime Minister said while challenges exist, “they are not difficult to solve and all that is needed is a coming together and finding of ways to deal with them”. He...
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Health & Wellness

Capacity of Virology Lab Being Increased for Zikv Testing

The Ministry of Health is increasing the capacity of the virology lab at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) to facilitate Zika virus (ZIKV) testing. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said an additional PCR Machine dedicated to ZIKV testing has been ordered for the lab. “Additional staff has been deployed and others are being recruited to...
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Prime MinisterTransport

Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans to be Responsible Road Users

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging all Jamaicans to be responsible in using our nation’s roads and emphasized that not obeying the rules will cost drivers their lives. In a recent video produced by the Office of the Prime Minister, Prime Minister Holness said he was deeply concerned that over 200 persons have died in road crashes since the start...
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Director of Education Programmes at the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, Dr. Renee Rattray (centre), provides details about the iLead Summit for school leaders during a JIS Think Tank on July 19. The two-day event will be held from July 25 to 26 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston. She is flanked by Deputy Chief Inspector of the National Educational Inspectorate (NEI), Bronty Liverpool-Williams (right); and iLead School Improvement Coach and former Principal of Ardenne High School, Esther Tyson (left).
JIS Think TankYouth

Over 350 School Leaders for JN Summit

More than 350 leaders from schools across Jamaica will be equipped with skills to raise stands at their institutions at a summit to be staged by the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation under its iLead Programme. The event is scheduled for July 25 to 26 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston. Director of Education Programmes at the JN Foundation, Dr....
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator Ruel Reid, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Education

Senator Reid Wants More Teachers to be Trained in Special Education

Education Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is urging training institutions to ensure that more teachers are certified in special education. He said that the Ministry is placing increased focus on inclusive education for students with special needs. “We are trying to mainstream more inclusive education and require that teachers are far more adept at differentiated instructional techniques,” he said....
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Prime Minister

Government Committed To Promoting New Businesses – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (Tuesday July 19) presented the Innovation Grant from New Ideas to Entrepreneur (IGNITE) award to 27 entrepreneurs, at the Spanish Court Hotel. The Development Bank of Jamaica’s IGNITE, is a pilot project under which up to $4 million (or 70% of a project’s cost) is provided to implement innovation activities in support of the creation and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on July 18, following bilateral discussions with Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (right). Also pictured are Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left), and Trinidadian Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Senator, the Hon. Dennis Moses. Dr. Rowley is on an official visit to the island (July 17 to 21).
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

Bilateral Meeting Positive – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, on July 18, has led to a deeper understanding of critical issues between the two countries. Making a brief statement at the Office of the Prime Minister following the meeting, Mr. Holness said he and...
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