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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw. (File Photo)

Government Commits to Jamaican Innovators

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to creating and maintaining an enabling environment for Jamaican innovators to register, protect, monetise and commercialise their intellectual property (IP) rights. “The protection of the intellectual...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing Tuesday's (November10) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Jamiaca Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

KSAMC Identifying Alternative Routes for Gordon Town Residents Impacted by Landslides

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the 2020 virtual launch of ‘Eat Jamaican Month’, today (November 10).

Agriculture Minister says Production Incentive Programme Bearing Fruit

Principal of Anchovy High in St. James, Lavern Stewart.

Anchovy High Institutes Helplines for Students and Parents

Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Centre, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh.

CARPIN Encouraged by Government’s Action to Prevent Paint With Lead From Entering the Island

Project Manager for the Plastic Waste Minimisation Project, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA, Kashta Graham (centre), is pictured with (from left) Director of Lee’s Food Fair, Patrick Lee; Customer Service Representative at Magna, Ava Dawn Weir; shopper and participant in NEPA’s recycling drive, Patrick Morgan; and Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) Representatives Elijah Saulas and Jonathan Beckford, at the launch of the ‘Plastic Recycling Eco-Reward Pilot Programme’ at Lees Food Fair on Red Hills Road, St. Andrew, last month.

5 years ago Environment

1,211 Pounds of Plastic Waste Already Collected Under NEPA’S Pilot Programme

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has collected 1,211 pounds of plastic waste, to date, under its Plastic Recycling Eco-Reward Pilot Programme, which got under way on October 1. The eight-week pilot, aimed at promoting the sustainable disposal of plastic waste in the Corporate Area, involves partnership with Lee’s Food Fair Supermarket, Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) and Magna...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (File Photo)

5 years ago Tourism

Tourism on the Rebound

Jamaica’s tourism sector has started to rebound, with the island welcoming more than 211,000 visitors while generating US$231.9 million in foreign exchange earnings, since the reopening of its borders to international travellers on June 15. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure during the virtual launch of the two-day Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Live 2020 exposition, on Monday (November...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (FILE)

5 years ago Tourism

Resilient Corridors Key Feature in Tourism Recovery

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that the Resilient Corridors will play a key role as the sector continues on the path to recovery. The Resilient Corridors, which encompass the majority of the island’s tourism regions, provide the opportunity for visitors to enjoy more of the country’s unique offerings, as many coronavirus (COVID-19)-compliant attractions, located along the Corridors, are authorised...

5 years ago Tourism

Hoteliers Optimistic for a Good Winter as Occupancies Trend Upwards

Some hotels in Jamaica are reporting between 60-90% occupancy through a combination of local and international guests and this is fuelling optimism for a healthy 2020 winter tourism season Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has said. He was giving a Destination Jamaica update at the virtual Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX), today, November 9, 2020. Noting that the hoteliers have...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

5 years ago Tourism

Airlines Increasing Service to Jamaica

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that most of the major airlines serving Jamaica are increasing service as the demand picks up. These, he said, include American Airlines, Delta, jetBlue, United, Southwest, Air Canada, WestJet, and Copa. “In the United Kingdom (UK), British Airways started twice weekly service to Montego Bay from London Gatwick, adding to its regular London...

5 years ago Tourism

Tourism Sector Poised for Further Development

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says developers remain invested in the country’s tourism infrastructure, despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Minister Bartlett, who was addressing the virtual media briefing for Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2020 on November 9, cited several projects that are on stream, including the construction and expansion of high-end properties. Among the projects is the 1,700-room Hard...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking virtually to attendees at the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) National Church Service held at the Philadelphia Life Centre in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Sunday, November 8.

5 years ago Education

Minister Williams Pledges Support to Independent Schools

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Ministry is committed to supporting the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) in addressing the challenges brought on by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Minister, addressing the JISA’s National Church Service virtually on Sunday (November 8), said that independent schools are important stakeholders in the education sector. She noted that these...