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President of the Republic of Chile, His Excellency Sebastián Piñera (left), addresses the third plenary session at the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM on Friday (July 6), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Also pictured is Chilean Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Eduardo Bonilla.

President of Chile Keen on Negotiating Free-Trade Agreement with CARICOM

President of the Republic of Chile, His Excellency Sebastián Piñera, has expressed interest in entering into negotiations on a free trade-agreement with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Mr. Piñera said the Chilean Government, which already has free-trade agreements with more than...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), converses with Running Events Jamaica Director, Alfred ‘Franno’ Francis, during the recent launch of the inaugural Jamaica Moves/Welcome to Kingston 5K Road Race, at Liberty Hall, downtown Kingston.

Health Minister Says Upcoming Road Race Fitting Tribute to Kingston

Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.

AG’S Department Continues to Provide Crucial Legal Advice

Jamaica’s High Commissioner to London, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan (left), receives the CARICOM Standard from His Excellency Bocchit Edmond of Haiti, to mark the ceremonial handover of the Chairmanship of the CARICOM Caucus in the United Kingdom (UK). Occasion was a special thanksgiving service to mark CARICOM Day, held at the Holy Trinity Church, Prince Consort Road, London, on July 4.

CARICOM Day in London Pays Tribute to Windrush Generation

Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley, addresses the opening ceremony for the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM on Wednesday (July 4), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

PM Of Barbados Proposes Change to Process of Certificate Verification

Prime Minister Andrew Holness (right) held bilateral discussions with His Excellency Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, President of the Republic of Cuba this morning (July 5) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

8 years ago Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

Jamaica and Cuba Hold Bilateral Discussions

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (July 5) held bilateral discussions with His Excellency Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, President of the Republic of Cuba. The Cuban President is in Jamaica for the first time since assuming office in April this year. His Excellency is one of two special guests attending the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting underway in Montego Bay St. James....

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange

8 years ago Sport

SDF Gets More Than $128 Million to Upgrade Sports Facilities

A sum of 128,608,000 has been allocated to the Sports Development Foundation (SDF) for upgrading of the nation’s sports facilities. The objective is to sustain the country’s high level of performance in sport by retrofitting and improving the infrastructure to create the right environment for training and development. “The works will see improvement to the National Stadium, the layout of...

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

More Than $462 Million Approved for Judgement Debt Payments

Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte, says $462,092,000 has been approved for the payment of judgement debts for the current financial year. “If the amount provided is insufficient, we will again seek additional funds with a view to satisfying the obligations that arise in the course of this financial year,” she said. She was making her contribution to the 2018/19 Budget...

The Most Hon. Andrew Holness gave his remarks at the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community on Wednesday, July 4.

8 years ago CARICOMPrime Minister

Forging A Stronger Bond for A Resilient CARICOM – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has underscored Jamaica’s commitment to the principal objectives of the Caribbean Community, CARICOM. The Prime Minister was speaking last evening (July 4) during the opening ceremony of the 39th Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay St. James. Prime Minister Holness who is also Chairman of CARICOM...

Acting Director, Electronic Labour Exchange Department in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dahlia Green (right), observes as young people from Denham Town, Kingston, complete a form. Occassion was an orientation session on Wednesday (July 4) at Medallion Hall Hotel in St. Andrew.

8 years ago CommunityLabour

Labour Ministry Preparing 60 Youngsters from Denham Town for Job Market

Sixty youth from the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) in Denham Town, Kingston, are benefiting from training geared towards preparing them for the job market. The intervention, being carried out by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, got under way on Wednesday (July 4) with a registration, orientation and motivational session at the Medallion Hall Hotel in St. Andrew....

8 years ago CARICOMGovernor GeneralOffice of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Expresses Confidence in New President of CCJ

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has expressed confidence that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), under the leadership of new President, Hon. Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders, will continue to guard the rights of the Caribbean people. Mr. Holness was speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for Justice Saunders at the Hyatt Ziva Hotel, Montego Bay, on July 4. “I...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening ceremony for the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Wednesday (July 4), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Pictured in the background are the Heads of Government of the Community.

8 years ago CARICOMOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Affirms Jamaica’s Commitment to CARICOM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is affirming Jamaica’s commitment to the principal objectives of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This, he said, includes the expansion of trade and investment opportunities for its members; the promotion of foreign policy coordination; and structured, functional cooperation. “Jamaica’s chairmanship will have a specific focus and intention, mindful of the rapidly evolving dynamics of...