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Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) and President of Sagicor Group, Mr. Richard Byles (right), in conversation with Chairman of Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd., Hon. R. Danny Williams (left) and Director of Tourism, Mr. Paul Pennicook, at a Sagicor Pension Investment Fund (PIF) Seminar, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, on Monday, March 14.
Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) and President of Sagicor Group, Mr. Richard Byles (right), in conversation with Chairman of Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd., Hon. R. Danny Williams (left) and Director of Tourism, Mr. Paul Pennicook, at a Sagicor Pension Investment Fund (PIF) Seminar, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, on Monday, March 14.

EPOC Co-Chair Says Jamaica on Right Path

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, says Jamaica can expect a period of greater prosperity, having surpassed the more austere aspects of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. Mr. Byles, who is also President and Chief...
President of the Senate, Tom Tavares Finson, takes the Oath of Office during the swearing of Members of the Senate today (March 10) at Gordon House. Clerk of the Houses of Parliament, Heather Cooke, observes the proceedings.
President of the Senate, Tom Tavares Finson, takes the Oath of Office during the swearing of Members of the Senate today (March 10) at Gordon House. Clerk of the Houses of Parliament, Heather Cooke, observes the proceedings.

Members Of Parliament And Senators Sworn In

Ministry Paper: Appointment of the Cabinet, Ministers of State and the Attorney General
Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third right) met with the US Ambassador to Jamaica Luis Moreno (third left) at the Ministry’s New Kingston Offices on March 9, 2016. The meeting also included Senior Ministry officials and US Embassy staff such as (from left) Consul General at the US Embassy, Michael Schimmel, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy, Elizabeth Lee Martinez and Political Economic Consul at the US Embassy, Cleveland Charles. The group discussed the prospects of preclearance operations for Jamaica and efforts to boost the presence of US brands in the local hotel industry.
Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third right) met with the US Ambassador to Jamaica Luis Moreno (third left) at the Ministry’s New Kingston Offices on March 9, 2016. The meeting also included Senior Ministry officials and US Embassy staff such as (from left) Consul General at the US Embassy, Michael Schimmel, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy, Elizabeth Lee Martinez and Political Economic Consul at the US Embassy, Cleveland Charles. The group discussed the prospects of preclearance operations for Jamaica and efforts to boost the presence of US brands in the local hotel industry.

Minister Bartlett Meets With US Ambassador to Jamaica
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), is greeted by Principal Finance Officer in the Ministry, Judith Robb Walters, during his first day in office at the Ministry, in New Kingston, today (March 8). At left is Accountant, Jennifer Brammer.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), is greeted by Principal Finance Officer in the Ministry, Judith Robb Walters, during his first day in office at the Ministry, in New Kingston, today (March 8). At left is Accountant, Jennifer Brammer.

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Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), is presented with his Instrument of Appointment by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen during the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on March 7.
Finance & Public Service

New Finance Minister To Hit The Ground Running

Newly appointed Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is committed to unlocking the growth potential of the country while remaining fiscally prudent. “We are committed to continuing on a path of fiscal prudence while at the same time seeing what measures we can take to unlock the path to growth. It is a challenge,...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator, the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), is greeted by Director of Corporate Communications at the Ministry, Byron Buckley, when he arrived for his first working day at the Ministry, at National Heroes Circle, today (March 8). At centre is State Minister in the Ministry, the Hon. Floyd Green.
Education

Education Minister Says He Is Ready To Take Charge

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says he is ready to take charge of the portfolio given to him by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “I am very delighted to be given the opportunity to steer this important ship at a time when all of us want to see education move forward. I have...
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Project Manager for the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.
Tourism

Entertainment and Construction Services Added to Tourism Linkages Event

Entertainment and construction services will be new features at this year’s ‘Tourism Linkages Speed Networking Event’, slated for Thursday, March 17 at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel and Spa in Montego Bay. Project Manager for the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley, told JIS News that the aim is to diversify the businesses participating, by having more service-oriented organisations present. “Specifically,...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), listens as newly installed Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness takes the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance, at Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House.
Office of the Prime Minister

Environment Portfolio Situated Within the OPM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is pleased to advise that the environment portfolio is situated within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The Prime Minister has always expressed a keen interest in the environment and considers good and responsible environmental management and planning as critical to facilitating economic growth and sustainable development. The Prime Minister has taken...
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Principal of Herbert Morrison Technical High School, in Montego Bay, Paul Adams, examines a running shoe that was donated to the school by one of its athletes. The school is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Education

Herbert Morrison Carving Out Its Own Space

In 1976, Herbert Morrison Comprehensive High School, on Alice Eldemire Drive, in Montego Bay, St. James, opened its doors to 540 students. Forty years later and a slight adjustment to its name in the mid 1980s, the now Herbert Morrison Technical High School, which has 1,540 students on roll,  has been steadily carving out its own space in the educational...
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Governor General

G-G Urges Ministers To Commit To Service

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has charged members of the new Cabinet to commit to serving the Jamaican people. “The people of Jamaica have given you a mandate and they expect a Government that will work for them and serve them well. You may have to climb out of the proverbial box, sometimes, and do creative...
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