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Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, addresses the 55th annual general meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on June 11.
Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, addresses the 55th annual general meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on June 11.

Tourism Director Cites Potential in Social Media Marketing

Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, says Jamaica is fortunate to be part of an era when social media offers the optimum platform to reach consumers consistently, effectively and affordably. Addressing the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) annual general meeting...
Minister of Health, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) in conversation with World Health Organisation/Pan-American Health Organisation Country representative Dr. Noreen Jack at launch of World Blood Donor Day at Emancipation Park on Tuesday June 14.
Minister of Health, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) in conversation with World Health Organisation/Pan-American Health Organisation Country representative Dr. Noreen Jack at launch of World Blood Donor Day at Emancipation Park on Tuesday June 14.

Health Minister calls for more Blood Donors
Director of Diaspora And Consular Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sharon Saunders (left), is greeted by Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore of the New York State Assembly, Jamaican-born Nick Perry (right). The occasion was the opening of the two-day Jamaica Diaspora North East Regional Conference at the Hilton New York JFK Hotel in Queens on June 10. Others sharing the moment (from 2nd left) are: Assistant Director Of Diaspora Affairs in the Ministry, Lincoln Downer; and Immediate Past President of the Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations, Karlene Largie.
Director of Diaspora And Consular Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sharon Saunders (left), is greeted by Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore of the New York State Assembly, Jamaican-born Nick Perry (right). The occasion was the opening of the two-day Jamaica Diaspora North East Regional Conference at the Hilton New York JFK Hotel in Queens on June 10. Others sharing the moment (from 2nd left) are: Assistant Director Of Diaspora Affairs in the Ministry, Lincoln Downer; and Immediate Past President of the Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations, Karlene Largie.

Diaspora Urged to Invest in Critical Sectors
Co-Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles.
Co-Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles.

Five Per Cent Growth Target Achievable – Byles
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

Orlando Tragedy an Attack on Humanity – PM Holness

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Health & Wellness

200 Health Missions Visit Jamaica

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says Jamaica received 200 health missions last year, which contributed more than $3 billion in pharmaceutical supplies and equipment to the public health sector. Addressing members of the Jamaica Diaspora Northeast United States Regional Conference on June 11, at the Hilton New York JFK Airport hotel in Queens. Dr. Tufton expressed gratitude, saying...
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Justice

Caribbean Human Trafficking Conference Underway in Montego Bay

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer, says Jamaica stands to benefit from expertise in tackling human trafficking. She made the statement while speaking at a regional conference on human trafficking now underway at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in St. James. The week-long event, which is being led by INTERPOL, aims to strengthen the capacity of the...
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Education

Ewarton High School to Receive Special Attention

Ewarton High School in St. Catherine is to receive special attention from the Education Ministry, to improve its academic performance. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the school represents one of the cases that will have to be looked at “very carefully”, due to the many students on the Programme of Advancement through Health...
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Youth

Teen Mothers at Women’s Centre to Benefit from Computer Donation

The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) has received a donation of 20 laptops, which will go towards preparing teen mothers for Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) tests. The computers were provided under the Women Helping Others Achieve (WHOA) programme, which involves collaboration between the Sandals and the Bob Marley foundations. Acting Director of Corporate Liaison Services in the Ministry...
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Culture

Several Laws to be Amended Through Culture Ministry

Several pieces of legislation are to be amended through the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport. “We are looking at the most important piece of legislation, the Anti-Doping in Sport Act, where some amendments are needed. I am hoping we can fast-track that before the Olympics in August,” says Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange....
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (File Photo).
Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister calls for Int’l Lobby

Finance Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says there is need for an international lobby to highlight the risk to Jamaica and other Caribbean states of measures by developed countries and financial institutions to tackle money laundering. He said while international rules must be followed, concerns must be registered when action is taken in an indiscriminate manner. “We have to clean up...
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Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt (centre), wins the 100 metres in 9.88 seconds at the inaugural staging of the Racers Grand Prix held on Saturday (June 11), at the National Stadium in Kingston. Yohan Blake (left) placed third in 9.94 seconds, while Asafa Powell was fourth in 9.98 seconds. (File Photo).
Sport

Jamaica Ready for Rio – Grange

Jamaica is ready for the Olympics, says Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. She was speaking with JIS News at the inaugural staging of the Racers Grand Prix held on Saturday (June 11) at the National Stadium in Kingston. The international track and field event, organised by the Racers Track Club, attracted some of the world’s...
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