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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses today’s (January 30), ceremony for the handover of the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (JAM-DEM) portal, at the Ministry’s offices, downtown Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses today’s (January 30), ceremony for the handover of the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (JAM-DEM) portal, at the Ministry’s offices, downtown Kingston.

Government Expands Engagement with Jamaicans Overseas

The Government has made another step to expand engagement with Jamaicans living overseas, with the establishment of the virtual platform – the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (JAM-DEM). Speaking at the handover of the facility, today (January 30), at the Ministry...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), in discussion with Ocho Rios Councillor, Michael Belnavis, as they tour Little Dunn
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), in discussion with Ocho Rios Councillor, Michael Belnavis, as they tour Little Dunn's River in St. Ann on Thursday, January 25. Also on the tour are (left, background), Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie and General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), L. Robert Honeyghan.

Management Plan for Little Dunn’s River in St. Ann
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), examines agricultural produce on day one of Founders’ Weekend at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) on Friday (January 26). With the Minister are (from left) President of the Guild of Students, CASE, Ashli-Ann Graham, and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), examines agricultural produce on day one of Founders’ Weekend at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) on Friday (January 26). With the Minister are (from left) President of the Guild of Students, CASE, Ashli-Ann Graham, and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer.

Team Assembled to Advance Work on Jamaica Hope Cattle Genetics
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the Launch of Reggae Month 2024 at Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston, on Sunday (January 28).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the Launch of Reggae Month 2024 at Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston, on Sunday (January 28).

Jamaicans Encouraged to See ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
Government Senator and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, making his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate recently.
Government Senator and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, making his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate recently.

Major Infrastructure Developments under way in Kingston and St. Andrew

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during day one of Founders’ Weekend at the Portland-based College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), on Friday (January 26).
Agriculture

Small Ruminant Genetic Breeding a Profitable Venture – Agriculture Minister

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says that small ruminant genetic breeding can be a profitable enterprise for Jamaicans. Speaking on Friday (January 26) at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Founders’ Weekend in Portland, the Minister outlined that “a part of the small ruminant industry is that you don't have to do anything with...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Jamaican Diaspora

Jamaica Diaspora Conference Slated for June 16-19 in Montego Bay

Jamaicans abroad are being invited to attend the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference from June 16 to 19. The four-day event, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and its Legacy Partners, is scheduled to take place in Montego Bay, St James. Minister of State, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, made the announcement during a recent radio interview on...
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Director of Regulations and Monitoring at the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Dr. Tracy-Ann Morgan-Smith, speaks at a a JIS Think Tank, today (January 30).
EducationYouth

ECC Urges Parents Not to Send Children to Unregulated ECIs

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is appealing to parents and guardians not to send their children to unregulated early-childhood institutions (ECIs). Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank today (January 30), Director of Regulations and Monitoring at the ECC, Dr. Tracy-Ann Morgan-Smith, said this practice puts the children and nation at risk. She pointed out that the greatest challenge...
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The Integrity Commission’s Logo.
Office of the Prime Minister

Employees Encouraged to Make Responsible Disclosures

Employees are being encouraged to be responsible in making disclosures of improper conduct within their respective organisations to the Integrity Commission (IC) or to a Prescribed Person. “It is important that you make the disclosure if it is that you want to maintain a very fair, a very open, transparent and a very ethical environment to work in,” Manager of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during the 19th Jamaica Stock Exchange Regional Investment and Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston recently.
Finance & Public Service

Unprecedented Levels of Investor Interest in Jamaica – Prime Minister Holness

Jamaica is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of investor interest, thanks to a positive economic environment says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking recently during the 19th Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Regional Investment and Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, Mr. Holness stated that “global investors, who in the past would have seen Jamaica...
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An aerial view of a section of the Mason River Protected Area in Clarendon.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Several Activities Slated to Mark World Wetlands Day in Jamaica

Guided tours of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) field station in Mason River, Clarendon, will be the principal activities marking this year’s observance of World Wetlands Day in Jamaica on February 2. The scheduled engagements, to be spearheaded by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), which is the administrative authority for the National Ramsar Convention (NRC) in Jamaica, will...
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Official flyer for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s ‘Tax Talk’ workshop.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

JBDC Hosts Two-Day Workshop on Filing Taxes

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), in partnership with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), will host a two-day workshop from January 31 to February 1, 2024 to assist businesses with filing their taxes. Dubbed ‘Tax Talk’, the workshops will be held via the Zoom platform, starting at 10:00 a.m. daily. To be conducted by Tax Education Officers, the workshops will expose...
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