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Tourism Workers Pension Scheme a Landmark for Work Relations – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the passing of the Tourism Workers’ Pension Bill “will go down as a landmark moment in the history of work relations in Jamaica.” Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, he said...

Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Peter Thompson (second left), listens to Principal Director, Climate Change Division, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, UnaMay Gordon (second right) at a recent workshop on ‘Accelerating the Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Jamaica’ at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston. Also sharing in the dialogue are Senior Director, Technology, Training and Technical Information, RADA, Winston Shaw (left), and Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Roy McNeil.

RADA Seeks To Implement Sustainable Water-Harvesting Techniques

Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (2nd left) speaks with Promotion Agent at the National Health Fund, Shanakay Dewar (right) at the health fair for the Greenwich Town Community on August 10. Others from left are: Coordinator of the health fair, Dr Teneisha Stephenson Harris and National Coordinator for the Governor General's Programme for Excellence, Sonja Simms.

PHOTOS: Lady Allen at Greenwich Town Community Health Fair

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), in discussion with Member of Parliament for North West St. Catherine, Robert Pickersgill (left), and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, while at the ceremonial opening of the Shady Grove Police Station in Lluidas Vale, St. Catherine, on August 9.

Government to Spend Over $5 Billion to Improve Police Facilities

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the construction of 754 housing solutions at Rhyne Park Estate in Rose Hall, St. James, on Friday, August 9. Others (from left) are: General Manager of Henan Fifth Construction Group Company Ltd, Baoguo Chen; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; and Chairman of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), Norman Brown.

PM Breaks Ground for 754 Housing Solutions at Rhyne Park Estate

The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister greets the Hon Alden McLaughlin, Premier of the Cayman Islands after discussions at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on August 7.

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Prime Minister Holness Meets with Premier of the Cayman Islands

Prime Minister Andrew Holness earlier this week (August 7) held discussions at the Office of the Prime Minister, with a high-level delegation from the Government of the Cayman Islands, led by Honourable Alden McLaughlin, Premier and Minister for Employment and Border Control; Community Affairs and International Trade, Investment, Aviation and Maritime Affairs. The delegation visited Jamaica to strengthen cooperation in...

The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister speaking at the launch of the Electronic Business Forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on August 7, 2019.

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Government Moves to Modernize Jamaica

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has asserted that the Government has not given up on the National Identification System (NIDS). The Prime Minister says the faster the Jamaican society embraces the imminent move to a digital society, more advantages will be realised. The Prime Minister made the comments earlier this week (August 7) during his keynote address at the launch of...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), with Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Lee Young Gyu, who called on her at the National Insurance Fund offices in New Kingston on August 7.

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PHOTOS: Hon. Shahine Robinson and Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), with Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Lee Young Gyu, who called on her at the National Insurance Fund offices in New Kingston on August 7.

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is briefed on details of the Companies Office of Jamaica’s (COJ) newly established Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) by Chief Executive Officer, Judith Ramlogan, during the launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (August 7). Mr. Holness was the keynote speaker.

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COJ to Facilitate 24-Hour Online Business Registration From Any Location

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Judith Ramlogan, says the entity is looking to embark on the next phase of its programme of technology-based value-added customer service delivery. This follows Wednesday’s (August 7) launch of the innovative Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., MP.

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Charles Urges Young Professionals to Tap Into Housing Market

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. has made a call for young professionals across the country to not be disheartened by the challenges that comes with owning a home. He says the Government understands and is committed to providing affordable and legal housing solutions for them. “To all the young...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), says farewell to President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (centre), before he departed Jamaica on Wednesday (August 7) at the Norman Manley International Airport. At left is wife of the President, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta. The President was in the island on a three-day State visit.

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PHOTOS: President of the Republic of Kenya Departs Jamaica

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), says farewell to President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (centre), before he departed Jamaica on Wednesday (August 7) at the Norman Manley International Airport. At left is wife of the President, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta. The President was in the island on...

General Manager, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Country Department and Country Representative for Jamaica, Therese Turner Jones, speaking at the inaugural Caribbean Road Safety Workshop held at the IDB’s offices on Montrose Road, St. Andrew, on Thursday (August 8).

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Jamaicans Urged to Call Out Reckless Drivers

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Country Representative for Jamaica, Therese Turner Jones, is calling for Jamaicans to take a stand against irresponsible road use. She said that reckless driving should not be the norm, and Jamaicans should “call it out when they see it and not turn a blind eye.” “People ought to use their seat belts. Children need to be...