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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, raises a toast to France alongside Ambassador of the French Republic to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, during a ceremony on Saturday (July 12) at the French Embassy in Kingston to commemorate France’s National Day —Bastille Day—which is celebrated on July 14.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, raises a toast to France alongside Ambassador of the French Republic to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, during a ceremony on Saturday (July 12) at the French Embassy in Kingston to commemorate France’s National Day —Bastille Day—which is celebrated on July 14.

Gov`t Salutes French Republic’s Enduring Support for National Growth and Development

The Government of Jamaica is acknowledging the French Republic’s immeasurable contribution to the island—including its support for national growth and economic development. Jamaica and France have maintained diplomatic ties for approximately 63 years, having formally established relations on August 6,...
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Caribbean Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, Jenny Karlsen, addresses the launch of the National Population and Sustainable Development Policy (NPSDP), held on World Population Day, Friday (July 11), at AC Hotel by Marriott, in Kingston.
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Caribbean Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, Jenny Karlsen, addresses the launch of the National Population and Sustainable Development Policy (NPSDP), held on World Population Day, Friday (July 11), at AC Hotel by Marriott, in Kingston.

Jamaica Commended for Launch of National Population and Sustainable Development Policy
Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, addresses the launch of the National Population and Sustainable Development Policy (NPSDP), on World Population Day, Friday (July 11) at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston.
Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, addresses the launch of the National Population and Sustainable Development Policy (NPSDP), on World Population Day, Friday (July 11) at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston.

Revised Population Policy Responds to Demographic Shifts
State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (seated left), Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (centre), and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Deputy Country Representative, Mohammad Mohiuddin, share a moment with Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) graduate, Suewayne Watson. The occasion was the ESP graduation ceremony, held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica, Bethel Temple, in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (July 9).
State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (seated left), Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (centre), and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Deputy Country Representative, Mohammad Mohiuddin, share a moment with Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) graduate, Suewayne Watson. The occasion was the ESP graduation ceremony, held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica, Bethel Temple, in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (July 9).

ESP Celebrates 74 Graduates with Disabilities Transitioning to Primary School
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the Social Development Commission (SDC) Governance Conference at the Iberostar Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (July 9).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the Social Development Commission (SDC) Governance Conference at the Iberostar Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (July 9).

Mayor of Montego Bay Calls for Action to Accelerate Local Governance Reform

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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentYouth

KSAMC to Host July Orientation for YSEP Participants Who Missed Initial Sessions

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will host a follow-up orientation session on Friday (July 11) for Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) participants who were unable to attend earlier sessions. The orientation session will take place at the KSAMC’s offices at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston beginning at 10:00 a.m. This was disclosed by Mayor of Kingston,...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Bathrooms at Constant Spring Arcade Renovated

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has completed renovations on bathrooms at the Constant Spring Arcade. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said the improvements will provide a cleaner and more comfortable environment for vendors and shoppers. “This was a long-overdue project aimed at making the space more comfortable and hygienic for vendors and shoppers alike,” he said,...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), greets Acting Parish Manager, Food Handlers’ Permit Training Site, Ann Amiel, during a tour of the facility off Half-Way Tree Road in Kingston on Tuesday (July 8). Looking on are (from second left) Medical Officer, Dr. Stephan Figuerora; Food Safety Specialist, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Fritz Francis; Director of Environmental Health in the Ministry, Michael Williams; and Chief Public Health Inspector, Grayson Hutchinson.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

KSAMC Takes Action to Recover Outstanding Fees from Car Dealerships

To recover outstanding fees for signage and advertisements, the Revenue Department of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has started sending letters to car dealerships across the Municipality. Addressing Wednesday’s (July 8) meeting of the KSAMC, Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said 188 letters were printed for dispatch with billing applied retroactively for several years, adding that...
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Managing Director, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest.
DevelopmentEducationSkillsTechnology

JSE Launches First Summer Camp to Teach Investing to Young Students

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), in collaboration with WizdomCRM, is hosting its inaugural summer camp to introduce primary and preparatory school students across Jamaica to investing through a fun, interactive platform. The camp, which runs from July 7 to 22, is being conducted virtually, enabling children from all parishes to participate. JSE Managing Director, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, noted that...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. 
AviationDevelopmentTransport

Transport Minister Outlines Airport Development Projects Across Jamaica

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is undertaking wide-ranging airport development projects across Jamaica, aimed at enhancing capacity, safety, and efficiency, in line with growing air-travel demand. Speaking at the MBJ Airports virtual forum on Wednesday (July 2), Minister Vaz underscored the importance of airports to the island’s economy. “Airports are major contributors...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), joins in the breaking of ground for the Loshusan New Kingston supermarket in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (July 1). Others participating in the ground-breaking are Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson (second left); Chief Executive Officer of Loshusan Supermarket, Bruce Loshusan (third left); Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck (fourth left); and other personnel from the business.
CommerceCommunityDevelopmentIndustryInvestmentLocal Government

Loshusan New Kingston a Signal of Confidence in the Economy – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the investment being made by the Loshusan family in the construction of a supermarket in New Kingston is a signal of confidence in the Jamaican economy. “We are receiving signals that are saying to us that the business community has immense confidence in the economic programmes of the Government...
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Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of Customs at the Jamaica Customs Agency, Velma Ricketts-Walker.
CommerceDevelopmentIndustryInvestment

Jamaica Achieves 80% of Provisions Under WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

Jamaica has achieved over 80 per cent of the provisions on the journey towards full implementation under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), through the work of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA). Speaking at the recent launch of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, at The Jamaica Pegasus in New...
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