Latest

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at the recent launch of hackathon, dubbed ‘Hack-celerate’, in Kingston.

Technology Minister Commends National Commercial Bank

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended the National Commercial Bank (NCB) for helping to build the innovative capacity of citizens amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, through the recent hackathon, dubbed ‘Hack-celerate’. The three-day competition saw...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), looks on as Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left) and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki, display signed agreements formalising the Government of Japan’s provision of grant aid of approximately J$262 million (¥200 million), to further boost the Administration’s national coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The signing took place at the Finance Ministry in Kingston on Tuesday (June 16).

Minister Johnson Smith Hails Outgoing Japanese Ambassador

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Council members during a meeting on the campus in Kingston, on Wednesday (June 17). Seated is President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley, who is Chairman of the Council.

Prime Minister Encourages Members Of CMU Council

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 16.

JMEA Reports Success In Local And Export Markets

Lands In St. Catherine, Clarendon To Be Developed Under South Plains Project

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Records 5 New Imported Cases of COVID-19

Jamaica recorded five new imported cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday (June 17). This brings the total number of confirmed cases for the island to 626. At the same time, two more patients have recovered and have been released from care, bringing that total to 451. The island’s recovery rate now stands at 72%. The new cases are a 56-year-old male...

6 years ago IndustrySectoral Debate 2020/2021

Cannabis Licensing Authority Receives 705 Applications

As at May 31, 2020, the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) had received 705 applications for licences. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, during his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 16. “To date, 63 licences have been issued, 23 are at the granted stage, and...

(FILE) Grade-11 Maths Teacher at the William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny, Ronald Beckford (right), holds revision classes with students on Monday (June 8).

6 years ago EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

William Knibb High Places Emphasis On Mental Health Of Students

Guidance Counsellor at William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny, Carradine Kerr, says the institution is placing emphasis on safeguarding the mental health of students who have returned to school. Schools across the island were closed in late March due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Secondary schools, as of Monday (June 8), were temporarily reopened to facilitate final preparation for...

Urban Development Corporation (UDC) General Manager, Heather Pinnock (left, seated), and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (right, seated), display copies of the signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the entities that will facilitate their collaboration on programmes and initiatives, aimed at leveraging the UDC’s assets and engagements to generate local and international investments, and create business development opportunities in Jamaica. The signing took place at JAMPRO’s Corporate Office in New Kingston, on Wednesday (June 17). Also attending were (from left) UDC Deputy General Manager, Finance, Treasury and Investment, Omar Gray; Deputy General Manager, Subsidiary Management, UDC, Lisa Golding; and JAMPRO Vice Presidents for Marketing, Gabriel Heron, and Sales and Promotions, Norman Naar.

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

JAMPRO And UDC Sign MOU To Push Investments

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) have partnered to pursue potential local and international investment interests in UDC-owned and operated properties, and engagements spearheaded by the agency. The UDC’s General Manager, Heather Pinnock, and JAMPRO’s President, Diane Edwards, formalised the collaboration on Wednesday (June 17), by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU), which will be in...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing the Inaugural Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council Online Youth Summit on Tuesday (June 16).

6 years ago DiasporaForeign Affairs

Youth In Diaspora Urged To Promote Cultural Industries

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, is calling on members of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) to become ambassadors for Jamaica’s indigenous products by leading the charge in promoting the country’s cultural and creative industries. "Jamaica's culture is one of our strongest assets. In fact, it is the essence of who...

6 years ago AgricultureFisheriesSectoral Debate 2020/2021

$1 Billion To Support Farmers And Fisherfolk

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has been allocated J$1 billion to support farmers and fisherfolk in their recovery from the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, during his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 16. “This $1-billion allocation will support the provision...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shakes hands with newly appointed Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, after making the announcement at a meeting with Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Board members, at the institution

6 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Karl Samuda Now Education Minister

The Hon. Karl Samuda has been appointed Minister of Education, Youth and Information. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a meeting with Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Board members on Wednesday (June 17) at the institution's Palisadoes Park address in Kingston. Minister Samuda has served as Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education since March 2019....