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The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), located in downtown Kingston, Jamaica.
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), located in downtown Kingston, Jamaica.

BOJ Issues ABM Service Standards for Deposit-Taking Institutions

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has issued new service-level standards as guidelines for the operation of Automated Banking Machines (ABMs) by deposit-taking institutions (DTIs) which are regulated by BOJ. The new standards were issued on April 2 and DTIs have a...
Minister of Education and Youth and St. Andrew Eastern Member of Parliament, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (centre), point to the Chambers Lane Wi-Fi sign during the launch of the service in the community on Wednesday (March 27). Others (from left) are Councillor for the Mona Division, Gary Gordon; Principal of Campion College, Grace Baston; and member of the Chambers Lane community, Tavares Charles. Introduction of the Chambers Lane Community Wi-Fi is part of efforts by the USF to close the information divide and ensure widespread internet access.
Minister of Education and Youth and St. Andrew Eastern Member of Parliament, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (centre), point to the Chambers Lane Wi-Fi sign during the launch of the service in the community on Wednesday (March 27). Others (from left) are Councillor for the Mona Division, Gary Gordon; Principal of Campion College, Grace Baston; and member of the Chambers Lane community, Tavares Charles. Introduction of the Chambers Lane Community Wi-Fi is part of efforts by the USF to close the information divide and ensure widespread internet access.

PHOTOS: Chambers Lane Wi-Fi Launch
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the recent ground-breaking ceremony for the $574-million fish hatchery in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the recent ground-breaking ceremony for the $574-million fish hatchery in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

Fish Farmers to Be Trained at Ebony Park Heart Academy
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), is being shown the root length of Kaiser lettuce grown in the hydroponics system  (without soil), by Agricultural Extension Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Kavil Howard. Occasion was the St. Mary Association of Branch Societies/Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Annual Agricultural Show held on Easter Monday (April 1) at Gray’s Inn Sports Complex, St. Mary
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), is being shown the root length of Kaiser lettuce grown in the hydroponics system  (without soil), by Agricultural Extension Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Kavil Howard. Occasion was the St. Mary Association of Branch Societies/Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Annual Agricultural Show held on Easter Monday (April 1) at Gray’s Inn Sports Complex, St. Mary

PHOTOS: JAS Agricultural Show in St. Mary
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), greets Biennial Conference Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of the VM Group, Courtney Campbell, at a recent meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), greets Biennial Conference Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of the VM Group, Courtney Campbell, at a recent meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston.

Global Launch of Jamaica Diaspora Conference on April 4

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), and President of the St. James Branch of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Glendon Harris, view livestock on display at the 41st staging of the Montpelier Agricultural & Industrial Show, held at the Montpelier Show Ground on April 1.
Agriculture

Knockalva Polytechnic College to Lead Resurgence of Dairy Industry

To revitalise the dairy industry, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has identified Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover as a key institution to lead this resurgence. Addressing the 41st staging of the Montpelier Agricultural & Industrial Show, held at the Montpelier Show Ground in St. James on April 1, Mr. Green said that the tertiary institution...
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Chief Designer at ZenDish Gardens, Andrine Cover, displays her products at the Made in Manchester Expo held at Scotiabank, Mandeville, Manchester today (March 31). The Made in Manchester Expo was designed to assist micro and small business women owners in the parish to raise their visibility, build brand recognition and grow their businesses.
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PHOTOS: Made in Manchester Expo

Chief Designer at ZenDish Gardens, Andrine Cover, displays her products at the Made in Manchester Expo held at Scotiabank, Mandeville, Manchester today (March 31). The Made in Manchester Expo was designed to assist micro and small business women owners in the parish to raise their visibility, build brand recognition and grow their businesses.
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Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South East, Robert Miller (left), along with Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (right), and students, march during the celebration of the establishment of a free Wi-Fi Hotspot facility recently in Waterford, St. Catherine.
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MP Miller Encourages Responsible Use of the Internet

Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Catherine South East Robert Miller, is encouraging the responsible use of the internet by individuals. Mr. Miller noted that with increased access to the internet, and as the Universal Service Fund (USF) continues to roll-out free Wi-Fi across the country, persons should exercise care when posting information online. “There are certain Acts in place...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) addresses the audience during an event held recently at the University of the West Indies (UWI).
CARICOMForeign Affairs

Jamaica and AU Working to Achieve Economic Independence

Jamaica, through the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), along with the African Union (AU), and the University of the West Indies (UWI), are partnering for economic advancement for the people of the region. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith made the assertion recently at the UWI, where South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation,...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left); State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (third left) along with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) Devon Sayers; and President of Northern Caribbean University, Dr. Lincoln Edwards, break ground for the construction of a new milking parlor at Northern Caribbean University on Thursday (March 28).
AgricultureEducationYouth

Agriculture Ministry Partners with NCU to Develop Dairy Sector

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has entered into a partnership with the Northern Caribbean University (NCU), to develop 40 acres of fodder for the dairy sector. The institution also received six Jamaica Hope cattle from the Ministry and a new milking parlour is to be constructed. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green made the announcement at the Jamaica Dairy...
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JCA’s Contactless Clearance Process Remains Optional Until Further Notice

The Jamaica Customs Agency’s (JCA) Physical Inspection Reform Initiative, Contactless Clearance Process will remain optional, notwithstanding the previously announced April 02, 2024 mandatory implementation date. This adjustment is the result of an Interim Order made in the Supreme Court today (March 28) which directed that no changes be made to the current regime, pending the determination of certain matters that...
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