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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, samples a product from Likkle Tea, at the Jamaica Rum Festival, on Saturday (February 29), at Hope Gardens in Kingston. Observing is owner and Tea Sommelier, Patrique Goodall.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, samples a product from Likkle Tea, at the Jamaica Rum Festival, on Saturday (February 29), at Hope Gardens in Kingston. Observing is owner and Tea Sommelier, Patrique Goodall.

Chocolate Festival To Be Listed

A Chocolate Festival will soon be added to the list of festivals to be marketed as part of Jamaica’s tourism product. The disclosure was made by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, in an interview with JIS News at the...
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), in discussion with Executive Director of the National Integrity Action (NIA), Trevor Munroe, at the launch of the National Conference on Technology in the Justice Sector, at the AC Marriot Hotel in Kingston. At left is Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), in discussion with Executive Director of the National Integrity Action (NIA), Trevor Munroe, at the launch of the National Conference on Technology in the Justice Sector, at the AC Marriot Hotel in Kingston. At left is Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes.

Justice Ministry Lauded For Hosting Technology Conference
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), addresses Heads of Mission at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on March 3. Listening (from second left) are Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert-Roberts.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), addresses Heads of Mission at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on March 3. Listening (from second left) are Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert-Roberts.

Laws To Be Amended To Strengthen Strategies To Fight Crime
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left) and the World Bank Country Director for Caribbean Countries, Latin America and the Caribbean Region, Tasheen Sayed (second left), sign the US$40-million loan agreement for the implementation of the second phase of the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI II), during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices, today (March 3). Observing (from third left) are World Bank Representative for Jamaica, Ozan Sevimli; and Managing Director of Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Omar Sweeney. Standing is Negotiation Officer, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Dwayne Haynes.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left) and the World Bank Country Director for Caribbean Countries, Latin America and the Caribbean Region, Tasheen Sayed (second left), sign the US$40-million loan agreement for the implementation of the second phase of the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI II), during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices, today (March 3). Observing (from third left) are World Bank Representative for Jamaica, Ozan Sevimli; and Managing Director of Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Omar Sweeney. Standing is Negotiation Officer, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Dwayne Haynes.

Government And World Bank Sign Agreement For REDI II
Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Courtney Scott (left), observes as Chairman of Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited, Shirley Carby (right), makes a point to Publishing Manager at the company, Sonia Bennett, at the media launch for the company’s 30th anniversary events, held yesterday (March 2), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Courtney Scott (left), observes as Chairman of Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited, Shirley Carby (right), makes a point to Publishing Manager at the company, Sonia Bennett, at the media launch for the company’s 30th anniversary events, held yesterday (March 2), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Carlong Publishers To Spend $4.1 Million To Support Early-Childhood Institutions

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Director General for the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), addressing journalists during the PIOJ’s recent quarterly media briefing at the agency’s head office in New Kingston. Others (from left) are Senior Director for the PIOJ’s Economic Planning, Research and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart; and Programme Director for the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat at the PIOJ, Peisha Bryan.
DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentVision 2030

PIOJ Reports Gains Under Vision 2030

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting gains under the country’s long-term National Development Plan – Vision 2030 Jamaica. Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure while reporting on the 2018 targets during the PIOJ’s recent quarterly briefing at the Institute’s head office in New Kingston. Vision 2030 Jamaica aims to reposition the island to achieve developed country...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses delegates during the farewell ceremony of the fourth Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Ministerial Meeting, which was held at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Power Station in Bogue, St. James, on Friday (February 28).
Energy

Minister Williams Calls For Change In Mindset On Energy

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling for a change in mindset as Jamaica embraces a new era of energy that is focused on increasing the use of renewable resources. She said that all key players, including the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), “will have to upend old thinking, embrace new approaches, overcome developing challenges and demonstrate...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), cuts the ribbon to symbolise the official handover of an HIV mobile testing unit to the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) during a ceremony at the Courtyard by Marriott in New Kingston on Thursday (February 27). Sharing the moment (from left) are Director, Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry, Dr. Simone Spence; Regional Director, Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Bent; and Acting Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Alisha Robb-Allen.
Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Ramping Up HIV/AIDS Testing

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is ramping up its drive to have more citizens tested for the HIV/AIDS. The move is in line with the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) 90-90-90 initiative, which aims to help end the AIDS epidemic worldwide. It is targeting that by the end of the year, 90 per cent of all people...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (at mike), addresses the closing ceremony for the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Energy & Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on February 28.
Energy

Energy Minister Says Transformation Taking Place

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says there is a transformation taking place in the regional energy sector that will require much more collaborative approaches across jurisdictions. The Minister, who was speaking at the closing ceremony for the Energy & Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Meeting at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on February...
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