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Brain Builders Programme Launched

To reduce cognitive learning challenges among infants in the country, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, in partnership with the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), has launched the Jamaica Brain Builders Programme at a cost of approximately $540 million. The...

State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the opening ceremony for the University of Technology’s (UTech’s) third annual Jamaican Medical Cannabis Integration Symposium (JAMECANN) on Thursday (July 5). The two-day event is being held under the theme ‘Merging Science, Spirit and Business’ at the College of Health Sciences at UTech’s main campus in Papine, St. Andrew.

State Minister Says Medical Cannabis Industry Can Rival Other Sectors

Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell, 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.

CARICOM Must Reposition to Navigate the “New Normal”

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated), signs one of three agreements pertaining to matters of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The signing took place on Friday (July 6) during the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Overseeing the process is Secretary-General, CARICOM, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque.

PM Holness Signs CARICOM Agreements

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (second right), examines one of the 120 fire extinguishers that were handed over by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) on Thursday (July 5) at their office in Kingston. Sharing in the moment are (from left): General Manager, Technical Services Division, JSIF, Loy Malcolm; General Manager, JSIF, Omar Sweeney and Acting Assistant Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Floyd McLean.

JSIF Hands Over Equipment to Protect Teachers and Students from Fire

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), shares a light moment with Golden Torch awardee, teacher from Calabar High School, Joan McDonald, at the awards ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 5.

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Education Minister Hails Teachers

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is hailing teachers for their commitment to the improvement of students’ performance in various school assessments, and their increased participation in co-curricular activities. The Minister was addressing teachers at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Golden Torch Awards ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 5....

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the opening ceremony for the University of Technology’s (UTech) third annual Jamaican Medical Cannabis Integration Symposium (JAMECANN) on Thursday (July 5). The two-day event is being held under the theme ‘Merging Science, Spirit and Business’, at the College of Health Sciences at UTech’s main campus in Papine, St. Andrew.

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Shaw Commits to Development of the Medical Cannabis Industry

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he is committed to providing the leadership to mobilise the requisite resources and personnel for the development and success of the medical cannabis industry. Addressing the opening ceremony for the University of Technology’s (UTech) third annual Jamaican Medical Cannabis Integration Symposium (JAMECANN) on Thursday (July 5) at the institution, the...

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRPO), Diane Edwards.

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Kingston Named Nearshore City of the Year

The city of Kingston has been named the Nearshore City of the Year for its performance in business process outsourcing (BPO). The city received this accolade at the June 26 Nexus Illuminate Awards, hosted by Nearshore Americas in San Francisco, United States, to recognise the leading outsourcing companies and countries in the Caribbean and Latin America for their innovation and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, front row), with other Heads of Government of CARICOM on Thursday (July 5). Also pictured (at fifth left), is Secretary-General, Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Ambassador Irwin LaRocque. The leaders are attending the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

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CARICOM Leaders Propose That Measures Be Put in Place for Easier Travel

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders are proposing that measures be put in place to facilitate easier travel within the community. Among the suggestions are the establishment of a single domestic space for hassle-free intra-regional travel; and the introduction of a CARICOM multipurpose identification (ID). According to Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley, CARICOM has the capacity to allow persons easier...

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.

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Barbados to Remove Visa Requirements for Haitians

The Barbadian Government has indicated that it will remove the visa requirements for Haitians travelling to that country as it seeks to be more inclusive in its treatment of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nationals. This is according to Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley, who said the stipulation “breaches the fundamental tenets that bind us together under the revised Treaty...

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.

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Regional Leaders Commit to A More Effective CSME

Regional leaders are committed to making the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) more effective. At least three leaders spoke of their commitment as they addressed 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. The ceremony was held...

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.

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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 70 countries in the world, has been looking forward to starting this process “for a long period of time”. He...