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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, displays a bamboo straw as he makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 9.

Government Proposes Establishment of Agricultural Development Fund

The Government has proposed the establishment and operation of an Agricultural Development Fund (ADF), which will provide the much-needed impetus for immediate and sustained improvements in the agricultural sector. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, displays a package of seeds as he makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 9.

Hefty Fines Coming for Praedial Larceny

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses today’s (July 9) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at 24 Church Street, downtown Kingston.

Entertainment Events to be Limited at Hope Gardens

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a meeting of the Manchester Municipal Corporation, recently.

Minister Says More Enforcement is Needed to Protect Water Assets

Acting Regional Operations Manager, Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management, Dramaine Jones.

WPM Exploring Strategies to Prevent Fires at Retirement Disposal Site

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), presents outgoing United States of America (USA) Chargé d’Affaires to Jamaica, Eric Khant, with copies of publications from the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga. Mr. Khant paid a farewell call on the Minister on July 8, at the Ministry.

7 years ago Local Government

Outgoing USA Chargé D’affaires Commends Jamaica

Outgoing United States of America (USA) Chargé d’Affaires to Jamaica, Eric Khant, has commended Jamaica on its growth in the area of disaster preparedness. “I think that Jamaica’s preparedness for disasters has improved tremendously over the last two years, because of the Local Government and Community Development Ministry’s efforts, and we can appreciate that. Still, there is a lot of...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre); Colonel of the Accompong Town Maroons, Ferron Williams (second left); and President and Chief Executive Officer, Timeless Herbal Care, Courtney Betty (left), display a certificate of authorisation, at the signing of a tripartite agreement for a cannabis pilot programme in Accompong St. Elizabeth, under the Alternative Development Project. The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Monday (July 8). Sharing the moment are State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (second right); and Chairman, Cannabis Licensing Authority, Hyacinth Lightbourne.

7 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Agreement Signed for Cannabis Pilot Project in Accompong St. Elizabeth

A tripartite agreement was signed on Monday (July 8) to implement a cannabis pilot programme in Accompong St. Elizabeth, under the Cannabis Licensing Authority’s (CLA) Alternative Development Project. The agreement was signed by representatives of the CLA, Accompong Town Maroons, and Timeless Herbal Care, during a press conference at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries’ New Kingston office....

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (right), boards a Jam Airlink Express plane, following the launch of the entity’s domestic flight service at Ian Fleming International Airport in Boscobel, St. Mary, recently. Looking on are Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) Chairman, Hon. William Shagoury (left); Port Maria Mayor and St. Mary Municipal Corporation Chairman, Councillor Richard Creary (centre); and Jam Airlink Express pilot, Rigoberto Mejicanes (second right).

7 years ago Transport

Gov’t Looking at Outsourcing Some Operations at Ian Fleming Airport

The Government is exploring the possibility of outsourcing the management of some operations at the Ian Fleming International Airport in Boscobel, St. Mary. Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, who has portfolio responsibility for airports and the aviation industry, said that discussions are being held with representatives of an international organisation to “take over aspects of the operations”. He...

Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica, Carol Coy, speaks at the closing ceremony for the Caribbean Leadership Training session, on Friday (July 5), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Director General of STATIN says NSOs Must Submit Data Timely

Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy, is encouraging National Statistical Offices (NSOs) in the Caribbean region to be more technical and timely in their reporting of data, which contribute greatly to the advancement of the region. Speaking at the closing ceremony for a Caribbean Leadership Training Session on Friday (July 5) at The Jamaica Pegasus...

Government Senator, Don Wehby, makes his contribution to the debate on the Petroleum (Amendment) Act, 2019, in the Senate on Friday (July 5).

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Senate Passes Amendments to Petroleum Act

The Petroleum (Amendment) Act, 2019, which seeks to transfer the rights and obligations of the PetroCaribe Development Fund (PDF) to the Government of Jamaica, was passed in the Senate on Friday (July 5). Under the amendments, the PDF’s functions and a small amount of liabilities will be integrated into the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, and the Fund, as...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), addresses a press conference at Jamaica House on Sunday (July 7), where he announced a State of Public Emergency for the St. Andrew South police division. From left are: Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson ; Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Chief of Defence Staff, Jamaica Defence Force, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade.

7 years ago National Security and Peace

PM Announces State of Emergency for South St. Andrew

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a State of Public Emergency (SOE) for the South St. Andrew division. Speaking at a press conference at Jamaica House on Sunday (July 7), Mr. Holness said that the declaration was made after “careful consideration and review of the current crime situation.” St. Andrew South has recorded the highest number of...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), tours the Salt River area of Clarendon on June 3. He is accompanied by State Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (left); and Mayor of May Pen and Chairman of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, Winston Maragh.

7 years ago Tourism

Tourism Ministry Looking to Create Mini-Destinations in Non-Traditional Areas

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is looking to build-out the tourism product in non-traditional areas across the island as it looks to fully maximize the country’s tourism potential. Speaking in an interview with JIS News on July 4, Mr. Bartlett said that the objective is to create “mini-destinations” that can attract large numbers of visitors. “While...