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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, (centre) greets Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, just before the start of the official opening ceremony of the 45th Annual International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council Conference held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay on May 27. The three-day event (May 27 to 29) which is being held under the theme, ‘Positioning for the New Market Frontier’ is being attended by delegates from more than 87 member countries. At left is media communications specialist, Sonia Record.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, (centre) greets Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, just before the start of the official opening ceremony of the 45th Annual International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council Conference held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay on May 27. The three-day event (May 27 to 29) which is being held under the theme, ‘Positioning for the New Market Frontier’ is being attended by delegates from more than 87 member countries. At left is media communications specialist, Sonia Record.

Sugar Cane Industry Must Be Ready For Global Market Changes – Minister Clarke

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke has urged stakeholders in the sugar cane industry, to ensure that productivity is significantly increased, to enable the country to take advantage of the regional market for raw and refined sugar. Addressing...
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, May 27.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, May 27.

Tourism Linkages Initiative Benefitting Stakeholders
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (at the podium), speaking at the media launch of the Child Development Agency’s (CDA) 10th anniversary celebrations at the agency’s downtown Kingston offices, on May 28. Others (from left) are: Chairman, CDA Advisory Board, Maxine Henry-Wilson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), CDA, Rosalee Gage-Grey. The year-long activities to commemorate the CDA’s 10th anniversary begin on June 1 at the Boulevard Open Bible Church. Other activities include: lecture series, walk/runathon, awards banquet, concert, and talent competition exposition, among others.
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (at the podium), speaking at the media launch of the Child Development Agency’s (CDA) 10th anniversary celebrations at the agency’s downtown Kingston offices, on May 28. Others (from left) are: Chairman, CDA Advisory Board, Maxine Henry-Wilson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), CDA, Rosalee Gage-Grey. The year-long activities to commemorate the CDA’s 10th anniversary begin on June 1 at the Boulevard Open Bible Church. Other activities include: lecture series, walk/runathon, awards banquet, concert, and talent competition exposition, among others.

Government to Implement Interventions to Benefit Children in State Care
Senior Investigator at the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Maurice Thompson, highlights the work of the entity as it relates to under-age gaming, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Senior Investigator at the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Maurice Thompson, highlights the work of the entity as it relates to under-age gaming, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

BGLC Calls on Lounge Operators to Practise Responsible Gaming
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, May 27.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, May 27.

Jamaica Secures 2 Million Airlift Seats for Summer Season

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Justice

More Jamaicans for Jury Pool

More Jamaicans are expected to be drafted into the jury pool, once the Jury system is reformed. Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said Cabinet has approved the reform of the Jury system. “Drafting instructions have been issued to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel for the preparation of the required legislation,” Minister Falconer told today’s (May 28) Jamaica House Media...
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Sectoral Debate 2014/2015Tourism

TEF to Allocate $20 Million for Curriculum Development

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is to pump $20 million into a curriculum development initiative among several schools, as the Government works to ensure that suitably qualified workers are readily available for Jamaica’s expanding tourism industry. Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...
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$915 Million Development Works For Falmouth

Development works, valued at $915 million are to be undertaken in Falmouth, Trelawny this year, as the Government continues to transform the resort town. This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill  during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 27. The Minister said the project is...
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Agriculture

Farm Workers for Overseas Programme to be Pre-Selected

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be undertaking a pre-selection exercise for both the Canadian and the United States (US) Farm Work Programmes over the three-week period from July 7-28, 2014. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28. He pointed...
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Foreign Affairs

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

Jamaica is pleased to join the international community in commemorating International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers under the theme, “A Force for Peace. Change. The Future”.  Our observance of the Day provides us with the unique opportunity to pay tribute to all of the valiant men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, May 27.
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Beaches To Be Improved For Public Access

Government is to spend approximately $252 million this fiscal year on improving six beaches for public access. The move is part of an overall initiative to develop at least one beach in each parish for Jamaicans. It is being undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment in collaboration with the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Urban Development Corporation (UDC), and...
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