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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) and Charge d’ Affaires at the South African High Commission, Phillip Riley, raise their glasses in a toast during a reception to celebrate the 24th Anniversary of South Africa’s Freedom Day, held on Thursday (May 10) at the Terra Nova Hotel in St. Andrew.

Jamaica Commits To Closer Ties with South Africa

The Government of Jamaica has pledged to continue to work with the Republic of South Africa in strengthening bilateral partnerships for the benefit of the people of both countries. This commitment came from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign...

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw.

Gov’t Targets Growth in Investments

Minister of National Security, Dr. Hon. Horace Chang ( 2nd left) and Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, observe as new police constables execute a March Past during their Passing Out Parade and awards ceremony held at the National Police College of Jamaica, Harman Barracks Campus, Kingston on May 11. A total of 195 new constables have been added to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

Gov’t Equipping JCF with Technology to Fight Crime

Director of Safety, Environment and Certification at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Captain Steven Spence (front) is surrounded by the members of his team. They are (second row, left to right): Marlene Thorpe and Verone Frater; (back row, left to right): Royland Brooks, Hamada Fouda, Marcus Blake, Austin Lobban and Commander Henry Tomlinson.

MAJ Approves Electronic Flares in Jamaican Waters

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Executive Director, MultiCare Youth Foundation, Alicia Glasgow-Gentles, with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to Jamaica in the ‘Organisations’ category, during a ceremony held on the lawns of Jamaica House on April 25. Assisting is aide-de-camp assigned to the Prime Minister for the function, Major Karl McKen.

MultiCare Youth Foundation Recognised For Empowering Youth

Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Deans (centre), signs the tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will strengthen the cooperation with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) on the development of the country’s Special Economic Zones. The signing, which also involved TAJ Director General, Ainsley Powell (left), and JCA Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner, Velma Ricketts Walker (right), took place at the JSEZA in Kingston on Friday (May 11).

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Agencies Strengthen Cooperation for Special Economic Zones

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), have strengthened their cooperation for the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), under the Logistics Hub Initiative. This will be carried out through a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which was signed by JSEZA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Deans; JCA Chief Executive Officer...

State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), presents the plaque for winning the

8 years ago Jamaica 55

Clarendon Wins ‘Jamaica 55’ Best Decorated Town Square Competition

The parish of Clarendon is the winner of the Jamaica 55 ‘Spirit of Independence’ Best Decorated Town Square competition. Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, presented the award to the Mayor of Clarendon, Councillor Winston Maragh; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, Rohan Blake, during the Council’s meeting...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left), is in conversation with former President of the Small Ruminants Association of Jamaica, Kenneth King, at the organisation’s 21st Annual General Meeting held on Thursday (May 10), at the Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour, St. Catherine.

8 years ago Agriculture

“Farm It or Lose It” – Minister Hutchinson

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, is urging persons who have leased lands at agro parks to get them into production or risk losing them. He lamented that scores of farmers are in need of lands for productive purposes, while persons are holding hundreds of acreages of government lands without farming...

8 years ago Commerce

Jamaica Investment Forum Set For June 12-14 in Mobay

The third Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) takes place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 12 to 14 under the theme ‘Connect for Business’. This triennial event, organised by the Government’s trade and investment agency, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), is being held under the auspices of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who will be the keynote speaker...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left) speaking at the launch of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Learning Hub at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (May 10). Seated at the head table (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dean-Roy Bernard; CXC Registrar, Glenroy Cumberbatch; Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean; and Pro-Registrar, CXC, Dr. Carol Granston.

8 years ago Education

Online CXC Exams Coming

Jamaican students sitting Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) subjects will soon be required to take some aspects of their examinations online. This forms part of the CXC Learning Hub, which was launched during a press conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (May 10). Through the hub, students will have increased access to CXC material as well...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents the Medal of Appreciation for Service in the category of Community Service and Community Development, to retired Dairy Farmer Herman Grant. The award ceremony was held on April 25

8 years ago Agriculture

Retired Farmer Gets PM Award for Giving Back To Community

There is a Winston Churchill quote: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” These words ring true for retired dairy farmer, Herman Grant, who has dedicated his life to the development of his Carron Hall community in St. Mary. For almost 50 years, he has given back to Carron Hall...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, making his 2018/19 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 8

8 years ago EducationSectoral Debate 2018/2019Youth

Youth Ministry to Establish Access Points to Assist Youth

As part of measures by the Government to address youth unemployment, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be establishing 13 access points for youth seeking training and career development services. “These access points will provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for our young people, whether they want improved literacy or are looking for job placement or certification and training,” State...