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Illicit Trade 1: National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), being introduced to International Advisor on Illicit Trade, Michael Ellis, by Carreras Limited Managing Director, Marcus Steele (centre), at the opening of a one-day Anti-illicit Trade Conference, hosted by Carreras Limited at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 23.

National Security Minister Commits to Protecting Borders

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is committed to ensuring that its capability to protect the country’s borders is significantly improved. It is for that reason, the Minister noted, that two marine patrol boats were purchased...

Commissioner of Mines, Leighton Williams, addresses a workshop on hazard resilience held at the Mines and Geology Department, Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on July 23.

Commissioner of Mines Says Resilience Planning Necessary

Senior Education Officer at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Alicia Lindsay, addresses Brunswick Jamaica's 2018 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) awards luncheon for three top-performing students held on Monday (July 23) at the Hotel Four Seasons, St. Andrew.

PEP Will Better Enable Teachers to Design Lesson Plans

PM Holness unveils sign depicting the name of the street in Namibia capital (Windhoek) in honour of Jamaica's first national hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey.

Street in Namibian Capital Renamed in Honour of National Hero Marcus Garvey

Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer (right), in conversation with Director of Child Adolescent Health in the Mental Health Unit of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Judith Leiba, during a service at the Providence Methodist Church on July 22 to begin activities for Trafficking in Persons Week.

Faith-Based Groups Called on to Do More in Fight Against Human Trafficking

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), receives a painting of the ADM-Jamaica Flour Mills plant from Regional Trade, Marketing and Distribution Manager, Donna-Kaye Sharpe. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the company

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Schools Urged to Prepare Now for Sugary Drinks Restriction

School administrators and tuck shops are being urged to start putting measures in place in preparation for the restriction on sugary drinks that will take effect in January 2019. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the call as he addressed the opening of the Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)-Jamaica Flour (JF) Mills 2018 Baking Seminar...

Bilateral discussions today (Monday July 23) with the HE Dr Hage Geingob President of Namibia and other Government officials

8 years ago Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

Jamaica and Namibia Agree Visa Waiver Programme

Jamaicans traveling to the Republic of Namibia for business or tourism will not be required to obtain a visa. The Governments of Jamaica and Namibia this morning (July 23) agreed to a visa waiver programme. It’s the first of several agreements between both countries, as Prime Minister Andrew Holness began a full day of discussions with the Namibian President HE...

Interim Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Orville Hill, makes a point at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ held on Friday (July 20) at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

8 years ago Culture

Jamaicans Encouraged to Wear Colours of Festival Fashion Theme

Jamaicans are being encouraged to wear the colours of this year’s Festival fashion theme, ‘Bandana Be Bold, with Black, Green and Gold’ to celebrate Emancipation and Independence. The country is celebrating 56 years of Independence under the theme, “Jamaica 56 – One Love, One Family’. Emancipation Day will be observed on August 1, while Independence Day will be celebrated on...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness & Minister of Culture, The Hon Olivia Grange arrives at the Namibian Hosea Kutako Airport to a traditional greeting.

8 years ago Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

PM Holness arrives in Namibia for Historic State Visit

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has arrived in Namibia for what is the first official State visit by a Jamaican Head of Government to that country. The Prime Minister, who arrived at the Namibian Hosea Kutako Airport, was welcomed with traditional festivities at the Airport by Namibian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Corporation, The Hon Netumbo Nandi-Ndtaitwah,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann, Hon. Shahine Robinson (third left), cuts ribbon to open the upgraded Fisherman’s Beach in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on July 12. Sharing in the moment (from left) are: Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; President of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda; and Mayor of St. Ann

8 years ago Information

Upgraded Fisherman’s Beach Opens in Ocho Rios

Tourism stakeholders in Ocho Rios are beaming with pride, following the opening of a state-of-the-art fishing village. The $220 million upgrade of Fisherman’s Beach now shares top billing rights with calibre attractions, such as Dunn’s River Falls, Mystic Mountain and Dolphin Cove. President of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, who was on hand for the July...

Some of the senior members of the organizing committee for the 12th annual Ocho Rios Seafood Festival at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, held at Fisherman

8 years ago Tourism

Ocho Rios Seafood Festival Organisers Upbeat

Organisers of the upcoming Ocho Rios Seafood Festival are confident the event will continue to make “further inroads” into the lucrative global gastro-tourism market. With this in mind, they have collaborated with an international marketing team from Miami to promote the festival as a bona fide gastronomy event to attract visitors to the island. The festival will be held on...

Director, Community Cultural Development Services, JCDC, Marjorie Leyden Vernon, addresses Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’, on July 20.

8 years ago Information

Gospel Concert to Open Western Independence Village in Montego Bay

A grand gospel concert will open the Festival celebrations at a Western Independence Village, at the Closed Harbour Beach (Dump Up Beach) in Montego Bay, St. James. The Village will be opened from August 4 to 6. It will be the second time that Jamaicans on the western side of the island are getting their own Independence Village. The event,...