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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing regional and international investors on the opening day of the two-day Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations (CHICOS) Summit at the Secrets Wild Orchard and St. James Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (November 14).

Jamaica’s Political Stability Yielding Significant Investment Opportunities

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica’s political stability is yielding significant investment opportunities in emerging markets for the country. “What is not often captured in these statistics about destinations, but which investors are usually also very concerned...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the opening of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations (CHICOS) Summit at the Secrets Wild Orchard and St. James Resorts in Montego Bay on Thursday (November 14).

Jamaica Best Choice For Business – PM Tells Investors

Senior Director in the Strategic Planning Division, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Delroy Coley (second right), looks on as immediate past Chairman of the All-Island Cane Farmers’ Association, Allan Rickards (second left), points out the varieties of sugar cane on display. Occasion was the 70th Annual General Meeting of the Association, held on Wednesday (November 13), at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon. Mr. Coley represented Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, at the event. Others pictured from left are President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton; and Secretary/Manager of the All-Island Cane Farmers’ Association, Nigel Myrie.

Gov’t Commits Additional $200 Million To Help Farmers Transport Sugar Cane

Principal of the University of West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Professor Dale Webber (centre), peruses a listing of the scheduled events for the 17th National GIS Day Exposition at the UWI, during the opening ceremony on Wednesday (November 13). Looking on (from left) are Principal Director for the National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD) in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Yaneke Watson; and lecturer at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education, Delford Morgan.

Youth Encouraged To Embrace Geospatial Technology

Amaterra Jamaica Group Chairman, Keith Russell (left), and Director, Paula Russell (second left), observe the formalities during Wednesday’s (November 13) signing of a hotel management agreement with Marriott International, being undertaken by the latter entity’s Chief Development Officer for the Caribbean and Latin America, Laurent De Kousemaker (second right), and Vice President, Brojan Kumer, at the Hard Rock Café in Montego Bay, St. James.

Amaterra Group And Marriott Int’l Partner On New Hotel Development

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), speaking during the launch of Civil Service Week 2019 at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Wednesday (November 13). Listening (from left) are Civil Service Week (CSW) Steering Committee Chair, Lorna Phillips; Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) President, O’Neil Grant (partly hidden); and Chief Executive Officer of CSW sponsor, First Heritage Cooperative Credit Union, Roxann Linton.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Lauds Civil Servants

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has lauded Jamaica’s civil servants for their unwavering commitment to duty, which he says has resulted in the country’s public sector being ranked as the best in the Caribbean. Noting that “we couldn't function without the civil service that we have today”, the Minister said “the record shows...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, addressing the House of Representatives.

7 years ago Transport

National Minerals Week Being Observed From November 17-23

The Ministry of Transport and Mining, along with key public- and private-sector partners, will stage National Minerals Week 2019 from November 17 to 23. It aims to highlight the sector’s contribution to Jamaica’s economy and the need to facilitate and promote the industry’s continued development. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, made the announcement during a statement in the House of...

She was speaking at the official launch of CSW 2019 at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Wednesday (November 13).

7 years ago Gender Affairs

Woman INC To Benefit From Civil Service Week Run/Walk

The Woman Incorporated Crisis Centre in Kingston is to benefit from the second staging of the Civil Service Week (CSW) charity run/walk. Chairman of the CSW Steering Committee, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Lorna Phillips, said part proceeds from the event will go towards repairing the roof of the centre, which houses women seeking shelter from abuse. She...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the launch of the fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas on Wednesday (November 13) at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in New Kingston.

7 years ago Energy

Preparations Advanced For Regional Energy Meeting Next February

Preparations are in high gear for Jamaica’s hosting of the fourth Ministerial Meeting for the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) on February 27 and 28, 2020. Energy ministers from across the region are expected to converge at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James for the two-day event, which will be chaired by Minister of Science,...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on November 12.

7 years ago Technology

Gov’t To Work With Telecoms Stakeholders To Address Service Challenges

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government will be working with telecommunications providers and other stakeholders to address issues impacting service to consumers. She said that the “quality of service challenges that operators are facing today calls for the Government to take a more assertive approach with all stakeholders to find solutions… and improve broadband...

7 years ago Technology

Stronger Penalties Coming To Deal With Theft Of Telecoms Equipment

Stronger penalties are coming for persons found to have stolen equipment and infrastructure used by telecoms service providers. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the Government plans to shore up the existing policy and regulatory framework to protect investments in the sector and ensure more reliable connectivity for customers. “I commit to working with colleague Ministers...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, along with former International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief to Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan (left); and current IMF Resident Representative, Karim Youssef, during a recent media round-table forum at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

IMF Commits Continued Support For Economic Reform Programme

Former International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan, says the institution remains steadfast in its support for the country’s economic reform agenda, following the conclusion of programme arrangements on November 10. “We continue to be open to provide any technical assistance and capacity building that the country may need. We are hands-on in this and I...