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Fitness instructor, Raymond White (second right), engages employees of 24-7 Intouch and representatives of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) in a workout session. Occasion was the launch of the company’s corporate wellness programme on Wednesday (July 3), at its Freeport location, Montego Bay.
Fitness instructor, Raymond White (second right), engages employees of 24-7 Intouch and representatives of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) in a workout session. Occasion was the launch of the company’s corporate wellness programme on Wednesday (July 3), at its Freeport location, Montego Bay.

24-7 Intouch Launches Wellness Programme

Global customer care and technology company, 24-7 Intouch, has collaborated with the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) to implement a corporate wellness programme for members of staff. The launch took place on Wednesday (July 3), at the entity’s Freeport location...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), speaks at a press conference, held at the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine (IFSLM), in Kingston, on Wednesday, July 3. With the Minister is Director of IFSLM, Dr Judith Mowatt.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), speaks at a press conference, held at the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine (IFSLM), in Kingston, on Wednesday, July 3. With the Minister is Director of IFSLM, Dr Judith Mowatt.

Security Ministry to Acquire Software for DNA Database
Emergency Services Coordinator at the Jamaica Red Cross, St. James, Neil Barrett, addresses residents at the St. James Municipal Corporation’s community meeting held recently, at the Bethephil Baptist Church in Chatham.
Emergency Services Coordinator at the Jamaica Red Cross, St. James, Neil Barrett, addresses residents at the St. James Municipal Corporation’s community meeting held recently, at the Bethephil Baptist Church in Chatham.

St. James Residents Urged to Develop Family Disaster Plan
The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister greets His Excellency Antonio Guterrez, United Nations Secretary General ahead of bilateral talks in Gros-Islet, St. Lucia
The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister greets His Excellency Antonio Guterrez, United Nations Secretary General ahead of bilateral talks in Gros-Islet, St. Lucia

Prime Minister Updates UN Secretary-General on Climate Initiative
President of the National Parent-Teacher Association (NPAJ), Dr. Lennon Richards (right), speaks with Top Female and Male Students of the Year, at the Kitson Town Primary School in St. Catherine, Nicollette Spencer and Chesnut Coombs, at the institution
President of the National Parent-Teacher Association (NPAJ), Dr. Lennon Richards (right), speaks with Top Female and Male Students of the Year, at the Kitson Town Primary School in St. Catherine, Nicollette Spencer and Chesnut Coombs, at the institution's annual school-leaving exercise, held on July 2 at the Kitson Town Baptist Church. Also pictured (from left) are Chairman of the school Board, Reverend Norva Rodney; Parents - Nicola Spencer, James Spencer, Garfield Coombs and Avril Owens, and the school's acting Principal, Janice Yates.

Parents Encouraged to Enforce Dress Code for Students

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the fundraising dinner of the East Central St. James Education Fund at the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Hotel & Spa in Rose Hall.
Finance & Public Service

Jamaica Seeing Record Level of Economic Activity – Dr. Clarke

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the country is experiencing an unprecedented level of economic activity, with 17 consecutive quarters of growth, and unemployment now at the lowest rate in the nation’s history. “We have never had unemployment this low where more people are employed today than those who are unemployed,” the Minister...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

Jamaica and Cayman to Strengthen Trade – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica is moving to improve trade relations with the Cayman Islands. The Prime Minister made the comments while speaking to the Jamaican diaspora in Cayman last weekend. During his visit, Prime Minister Holness also held bilateral talks with the Premier of the Cayman Islands Hon. Alden McLaughlin and Government officials. The Prime Minister said it...
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Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, disembarks one of aviation firm, Jam Airlink’s planes, during the launch of domestic flight services, which will resume on July 8.
Transport

Domestic Flights Resume on July 8

Domestic flights are set to resume on Monday, July 8, with the introduction of daily service by local aviation company, Jam Airlink Express. Flights will be scheduled out of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay where Jam Airlink is based; Negril; Ian Fleming International Airport in Boscobel, St. Mary; and the Tinson Pen aerodrome in Kingston, between 7:00 a.m....
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (right), signs a Declaration of Interest to assist micro, small and medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), during the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica/Jamaica Bankers Association ‘Time for Growth: Unlocking the Power of the SME’ workshop, held on Wednesday (July 3), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Observing (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Valerie Veira; and Chairman, Jamaica Association for Micro-Financing, Dr. Blossom O’Meally-Nelson.
CommerceIndustry

MSMEs to Access Loans at Very Low Interest Rate

Owners of micro, small and medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) will soon be able to access loans for their businesses with help from the Government, at 4.75 per cent, one of the lowest interest rates that will be available on the market. This was announced by Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, at...
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Deputy Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Dr. Wayne Robinson (second right) and staff members of the BOJ pose for a picture at the BOJ’s booth at the recent 8th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown, Kingston. The BOJ was one of several government entities at the ‘Governor at Your Service’ pavilion at the event.
Finance & Public Service

BOJ Conducts Diaspora Survey

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is conducting a survey to get a deeper understanding of the diaspora’s involvement in the Jamaican economy. The survey, which will be used to inform policy decisions, will cover a broad range of topics, such as remittances, the potential sectors for investments and the types of investments that are of interest to the diaspora community....
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Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zones Authority (JSEZA), Dr. Eric Deans (third right), joins in displaying the WFZO banner at the organisation
CommerceIndustry

Jamaica Wins Bid to Host World Free Zones Int’l Conference

Jamaica has been chosen to host the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) Annual International Conference and Exhibition in 2021, following a successful bidding process by the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA). The event will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. A team, led by Chairman of the JSEZA, Metry Seaga, presented Jamaica’s proposal at...
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