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Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), shares a joke with Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre); and Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, prior to the start of the second annual National Financial Inclusion Council Meeting and Forum, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Friday (July 27). Dr. Clarke chairs the Council, while Mr. Wynter is Chairman of the Financial Inclusion Steering Committee.

Microcredit Act to be Tabled Within 12 Months

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the proposed Microcredit Act will be tabled in Parliament within the next 12 months. He noted that the legislation remains a high priority for the Administration, and aims...

Executive Director at the Centre for Digital Innovation at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Erica Simmons (second left), accepts a cheque for $5 million from partners in the Jamaica Diaspora Investment Group – Kimone Gooden (second right) and Leo Gilling (right), for the establishment of a technology entrepreneurship lab at the CMU. The presentation was made at the university's campus in Kingston recently. Looking on is President of the CMU, Dr. Fritz Pinnock.

Diaspora Group Invests $5 Million in CMU Technology Entrepreneurship Lab

Attorney General and Member of Parliament for St. James West Central, Marlene Malahoo Forte (second right), and Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (centre), sign contracts for JSIF’s 2018 summer camps, at the agency's Oxford Road offices in St. Andrew on July 27. Others participating in the signing (from left) are Social Development Manager, JSIF, Mona Sue-Ho; Executive Director, Operation Friendship, Rev. Dr. Webster Edwards; and Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Steve McGregor. The camps are being implemented by JSIF under its World Bank-funded Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP).

2,500 to Benefit from JSIF Summer Camps

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (fourth left), joins the large congregation at the Jamaica 55 independence service held last year at Dumbarton Chapel, Howard University School of Law in Washington DC. (Photo Derrick Scott)

Jamaica 56 Celebrations in the United States

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (July 27). He gave an update on plans for Denbigh 2018.

All in Place for Denbigh Agricultural Show

A section of Marking Stone Beach in St. Mary, which was recently renovated by the Government of Jamaica at a cost of $38 million. The facility was officially opemed by Tourism Minister. Hon. Edmund Bartlett, on Wednesday (July 25).

8 years ago Tourism

Ten Beaches to be Upgraded This Year

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that 10 beaches are being upgraded this year under the Government’s beach development programme. The initiative, which is being funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) through support from the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) and other partners, aims to provide access to quality public-beach recreational facilities. Minister Bartlett noted that $104 million...

Business Development Manager at Facey Commodity Company Limited, Pernal Elliston (second right), speaking with 2018 TANG Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) Scholarship Award recipient, Tai Grant (right) during the TANG GSAT Awards luncheon held at the Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew on July 26. Fellow scholarship recipients, Khadedra John (left) and Vitannia Bedward, share the moment. Facey Commodity is the distrbutor of TANG in Jamaica.

8 years ago Education

Education Ministry Urges Private-Sector Support for Maths Thrust

Mathematics Coordinator in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, is calling for private-sector partnership in the thrust to get more students to embrace mathematics. “We want to encourage members of the private sector, who are willing to come on board through a public-private partnership, in supporting us as we continue to push for all Jamaicans to...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Youth for Sustainable Development (Y4SD), Rochelle Reid James, prior to the start of a two-day Y4SD conference at the University of Technology (UTech), in St. Andrew, on Thursday (July 26).

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Entrepreneurship Classes in All High Schools September

Starting in September this year, entrepreneurship classes will become mandatory in all high schools. State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says this is one of the major initiatives of the Government to revamp the education system to produce more rounded individuals. “[We have] realigned our curriculum in what we now call the new standards curriculum to...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), observes as Percival Kerr demonstrates the conch blowing used by the ancestors to warn of danger. Occasion was a tour of the Rio Nuevo Village following the official launch of the attraction’s rafting and kayaking offerings on Wednesday (July 25).

8 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Welcomes Expansion of Rio Nuevo Village Attraction

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Rio Nuevo Village attraction in St. Mary is making a major contribution to heritage tourism in Jamaica and efforts to grow visitor arrivals. “Heritage tourism contributes to the growth of community economies, creates new jobs and strengthens local identity while increasing the competitiveness of the destination,” he noted. “As we expand our experiential...

The Most Hon. Andrew Holness Prime Minister of Jamaica at the 10th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

8 years ago Prime Minister

Jamaica and CARICOM Open to Greater Partnerships – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has pointed to four critical challenges that should be addressed on multiple fronts by global leaders. During his historic address to world leaders at the 10th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, today (Friday July 27), Prime Minister Holness said leaders should enhance productivity, engage in trade, address climate change and ensure social protection, inclusion and...

Registrar at the University of the West Indies Open Campus (UWIOC), Karen Ford Warner, addressing a recent JIS Think Tank.

8 years ago Education

UWI Open Campus Accepting Applications

The University of the West Indies Open Campus (UWIOC) is accepting applications for its online and face-to-face short courses, which are offered in more than 50 locations in 16 countries across the Caribbean. Deadline for submissions for the online courses is July 31, and August 18 for the on-site short courses. Addressing a recent JIS Think Tank, Registrar at UWIOC,...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), converses with Secretary-General, Association of Caribbean States, Ambassador, Dr. June Soomer, during a meeting at the Ministry in New Kingston on July 26.

8 years ago Foreign Affairs

ACS Encourages Coordinated Collective Approach by Regional Governments to Disasters

Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), Ambassador Dr. June Soomer, believes a more coordinated collective approach to disasters is needed by regional governments. She said this will require ongoing dialogue among heads of governments ahead of the onset of disasters, such as storms and hurricanes, to determine the appropriate responsive actions to countries likely to be impacted. “We...