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Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, emphasises a point during the quarterly media briefing on November 18, at the Bank’s downtown Kingston offices.

Fiscal Year Inflation Remains Within Target Range – Wynter

Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, said annual inflation is expected to remain within the seven to nine per cent target range for the 2014/15 fiscal year. This, he noted, is despite rising to nine per cent at the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. (FILE)

Prime Minister to Make Announcement on NHT Board Following Cabinet Meeting on Monday

Executive Director of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Mrs. Paula Fletcher (left), accepts a donation of $350, 000 in aid of road crash victims from First Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica (PSJ), Dr. Ernestine Watson, at the PSJ Induction and Awards Ceremony, held on November 18 at the Hotel Four Seasons, in Kingston.

Survivors of Road Crashes to Benefit From $350,000 Donation

Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, addressing the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment's Annual Tourism Outlook Seminar, held on Thursday, November 20, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, Montego Bay. The Seminar was held under the theme: 'Partnering for prosperity ... the changing face of destination marketing'.

Tourism Director Calls for Collaboration

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (second right), conversing with Deputy Executive Director, Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL), Dr. Grace Munroe, on his arrival for a scholarship award ceremony, held at the Caymanas Golf Club in St. Catherine, on November 20. The Jamaica Biscuit Company Limited has partnered with the JFLL to provide scholarships to 100 youth and adult learners. The initiative is valued at $500,000. Others (from left) are: Marketing Manager, Jamaica Biscuit Company Limited, Peta-Gaye Levene Thomas and Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, who delivered Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller’s message.

PM Reiterates Commitment to Literacy

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses the 2014 Tourism Outlook Seminar, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in Rose Hall, St. James, on November 20.

11 years ago Tourism

More Chinese Visitors Expected

The recent elimination of the need for Chinese tourists to obtain a visitor’s visa to vacation in Jamaica is expected to play a major role in attracting nationals from that country, says Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill. Speaking at the 2014 Tourism Outlook Seminar, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in Rose Hall, St. James, on...

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, addresses the 2014 Tourism Outlook Seminar on November 20, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.

11 years ago Tourism

JHTA Optimistic About Winter Season

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, says things are looking “very positive” for the upcoming winter tourist season, coming from a 3.1 per cent growth in the industry since the start of the year. “For January to October…Jamaica has received just over 1.7 million stopover arrivals, an increase of approximately 3.1 per cent over...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill, addresses the opening session of the 6th Tourism Outlook Seminar on November 20, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.

11 years ago Tourism

Jamaica on Track to Welcome 3.5 Million Visitors

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill, says Jamaica is on track to welcome some 3.5 million visitors this year. The number, he said, involves a combination of cruise passengers and stopover arrivals. Dr. McNeill was addressing the opening session of the two-day Tourism Outlook Seminar on Thursday, November 20, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose...

11 years ago Environment

Jamaicans Urged to Continue Water Conservation Measures

Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, is urging Jamaicans to continue to conserve on their use of water and to protect the water resources close to their communities. The Minister’s appeal comes as a result of projections by the Meteorological Service that drought conditions could continue into March 2015. Addressing a land titling ceremony at the...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), presents land owner, Herman Mitchell, with his land title, during a ceremony on November 20, at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

11 years ago Environment

100 Residents of Four Parishes Receive Land Titles

More than 100 residents from four parishes on November 20 became proud land owners, following their receipt of certificates of title under the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP). The beneficiaries, who are from the parishes of St. Catherine, Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, were presented with the documents, during a land titling ceremony held at the National Police College...

State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan (right), presents fisherman, Urel Smith with a certificate for successfully completing a basic seamanship and safety at sea training programme. Occasion was the graduation exercise held on Wednesday, November 19, at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) at Palisadoes Park, Kingston.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

250 Fishers Certified in Sea Safety

A total of 250 fisherfolk are now certified in basic safety at sea as the Government continues to implement measures to ensure the sustainability of the fisheries industry. The fishers, from fishing beaches across the island, benefited from a training programme undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, under its $18.2 million Enhancement of the Cold Chain Supply and...

Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

First Supplementary Estimates To Be Tabled November 25

The first Supplementary Estimates for the 2014/15 financial year will be tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 25. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on November 18. The Estimates are to be discussed by the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC)...