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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Make Your Mark Group’s Middle Managers
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Make Your Mark Group’s Middle Managers' Leadership Conference 2024 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on May 1.

Middle Managers Vital to Growth of Organisations – Minister Charles Jr

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says effective middle managers play a critical role in empowering their teams and are vital to the growth and stability of organisations. The Minister was addressing the opening of Make...
Director of the Restorative Justice Branch in the Ministry of Justice, Joanalee Robertson, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank. 
Director of the Restorative Justice Branch in the Ministry of Justice, Joanalee Robertson, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank. 

Less Than 300 Child-Related RJ Case Conferences Last Fiscal Year
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Faval Williams (centre), participates in the ground-breaking for the construction of a high school at Christel House, Twickenham Park in St. Catherine, today (May 1). Also taking part (from left) are Country Representative for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Jaidev Singh; President and Chief Executive Officer of Christel House International, Bart Peterson; Chairman of Christel House Jamaica, Hon. Steadman Fuller, Co-Founder and National Ambassador for Christel House Jamaica, Sally Porteous; Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, and Principal of the school, Jason Scott.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Faval Williams (centre), participates in the ground-breaking for the construction of a high school at Christel House, Twickenham Park in St. Catherine, today (May 1). Also taking part (from left) are Country Representative for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Jaidev Singh; President and Chief Executive Officer of Christel House International, Bart Peterson; Chairman of Christel House Jamaica, Hon. Steadman Fuller, Co-Founder and National Ambassador for Christel House Jamaica, Sally Porteous; Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, and Principal of the school, Jason Scott.

Ground Broken for High School at Christel House
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 30.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 30.

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 30.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 30.

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses Wednesday’s (May 1) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Government Seeking to Remove Negative Evaluation of Jamaica

Jamaica is working to remove those elements that are considered to foster a negative evaluation of the destination, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. “We are working also with our diplomatic partners to enable a better understanding of the Jamaican situation, and we are relying heavily now on Jamaica's history of strong, safe and secure experiences,” he noted. Minister...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth left), shares a photo opportunity with tourism stakeholders during Wednesday’s (May 1) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Pictured (from left) are Executive Director of Jamaica Vacations, Joy Roberts; Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Executive Director, Wade Mars; Devon House Executive Director, Georgeia Robinson; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith; Director of Tourism, Donovan White; Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace; and Junior Consultant to the Minister, Paige Gordon. 
Tourism

Minister Bartlett Highlights Need to Reduce Imports to Retain More of Tourism Dollar

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has highlighted the need for more local supplies to be channeled into the sector to increase the revenue-retention level from the current 40 cents per dollar. Preliminary gross earnings from tourism for fiscal year 2023/24 are estimated at a record US$4.38 billion, reflecting a 9.6 per cent increase compared to 2022/23. Approximately 40 per...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate  in the House of Representatives on April 30
Tourism

First Gastronomy Academy to Be Established at Montego Bay Convention Centre

Jamaica’s first ever gastronomy academy is to be established at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, provided details as he opened the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (April 30). “We are going to be training sous chefs there because we have the best kitchen in the Caribbean...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 30.
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9,447 Workers are Registered for Tourism Pension Scheme

The Ministry of Tourism is reporting that 9,447 hospitality workers are now registered for the Tourism Workers Pension Scheme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure as he opened the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 30. “They have saved, in the process, $1.2 billion. When added to the $1 billion that we put and...
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Principal of Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College, Ricardo Bennett.
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Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College to Introduce New Programmes in September

Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College (SSTC) is expanding its undergraduate programme with the introduction of two new Bachelor of Education degrees as well as a slate of short courses in September 2024. Principal of the institution, Ricardo Bennett, announced the enhanced offerings while addressing the valedictory ceremony for the 48th batch of graduates held on April 25 at Calvary Baptist Church...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 30.
Tourism

$500 Million to Improve Housing Conditions of Tourism Workers

Significant steps are being taken to address the housing needs of the tourism workforce. Through the Tourism Enhancement Fund’s partnership with the New Social Housing Programme, $500 million will be allocated to improve housing conditions for tourism workers living in substandard circumstances. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure as he opened the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
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Minister Morgan Travels to Guyana for World Press Freedom Day Activities

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, is scheduled to depart Jamaica today (May 1) for UNESCO World Press Freedom Day observances in Georgetown, Guyana. During the visit, Minister Morgan will participate in the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Jamaica and Guyana, which will see...
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