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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 23). Listening at left is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw.

Court Dismisses Claims Against Port Authority of Jamaica

The Supreme Court on November 30, 2017, dismissed all the claims brought against the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) by two recently retired executives as it relates to the payment of a discretionary retirement benefit along with gratuity payments. Giving...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, emphasises a point while addressing a press conference at the Ministry in Kingston on Tuesday (January 23). The Minister said the pre-shipment inspection regime for imported used motor vehicles will come into effect on February 1.

Pre-Shipment Inspection of Imported Used Vehicles Begins February 1

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 23).

Minister Says Security Operations in St. James Going Very Well

Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Ministry of Health, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on January 23.

Health Ministry Calls on Jamaicans to Get Rid of Mosquito Breeding Sites

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, addresses a forum on public-sector wage negotiations hosted by the Hugh Lawson Shearer Trade Union Education Institute at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, on January 22.

State Minister Proposes Single Group Annual Wage Negotiations

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left), enjoys a comment from Chairman of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association, Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper, at the launch of Reggae Month at Ribbiz Ultra Lounge in Kingston on Monday (January 23). Sharing the moment (from left) are Government Senator, Matthew Samuda; Reggae artiste, Etana; and member of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association, Kamal Bankay.

8 years ago Tourism

Tourism Players Satisfied Visitors Still Coming to St. James

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says industry players are satisfied that visitors are still coming to St. James, despite the declaration of a State of Public Emergency in the parish. Mr. Bartlett, who is expected to meet today (January 23) with travel agents and destination bookers as it relates to future bookings for the country, said preliminary results are not...

Director, Tourism Facilitation in the Policy and Monitoring Division, Tourism Ministry, Osbourne Chin, addresses stakeholders at a meeting of the Tourism Emergency Management Committee (TEMC) held at Jewels Runaway Bay Beach & Golf Resort.

8 years ago Tourism

Tourism Sector Resilience Being Strengthened Against Natural Disasters

The Ministry of Tourism stands committed to safeguarding the natural resources, infrastructure and the sector stakeholders that continue to drive economic growth and prosperity. This is being done through the Climate Change and Multi-Hazard Contingency Programme, aimed primarily at strengthening the resilience of the tourism sector against the various natural disasters and emergencies that may disrupt industry operations. The Programme,...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe second right), shares a light moment with (from left): Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund, Dr. Carey Wallace; Chairman of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association, Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper; and member of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association, Kamal Bankay. Occasion was the launch of Reggae Month at Ribbiz Ultra Lounge in Kingston on Monday (January 22). Mr. Thorpe delivered Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange

8 years ago Entertainment

Activities for Reggae Month Launched

Activities for Reggae Month were officially launched during a function held at Ribbiz Ultra Lounge in Kingston on Monday (January 22). This year’s celebration marks the 11th anniversary of the official declaration of February as Reggae Month. The month-long activities have received financial support from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) in the sum of $15 million. Minister of Culture, Gender,...

Tourists and residents relax along Sunset Beach in Montego Bay on Friday (January 19), a day after the State of Public Emergency was announced.

8 years ago Tourism

No Fallout in Tourism from State of Emergency – Dyer

Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer, says he does not expect any fallout in tourist arrivals from the State of Public Emergency in St. James. He said that most people would have already made their bookings to visit the island, and they will not easily change their plans. “I felt it would not really affect us that...

Canadian visitors greet and engage in conversation with a Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier, who was on Gloucester Avenue in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (January 19).

8 years ago Returning ResidentsTourism

Residents and Tourists Comfortable With State of Public Emergency

Residents and visitors who go to the busiest commercial, tourism and recreational areas in Montego Bay say they have been going about their daily business as usual, as the State of Public Emergency in St. James has had a positive impact on their sense of safety. On Friday (January 19), visitors to the island, tour operators and residents of Montego...

Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) and Deputy Keeper of the Records, Deirdre English Gosse. (FILE)

8 years ago Health & WellnessLabour

RGD Conducting E-Registration of Births at Eight Hospitals

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has commenced electronic registration (e-registration) of births at eight hospitals across the island. They are Spanish Town, St. Catherine; Mandeville, Manchester; St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann; Cornwall Regional, St. James; Victoria Jubilee, Kingston; Princess Margaret, St. Thomas; Annotto Bay, Portland; and May Pen, Clarendon.. Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer at the RGD, Deirdre...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry to Start Administering Second HPV Dose April

The Ministry of Health will begin dispensing the second dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to grade-seven girls by April. In October 2017, the Ministry began administering the vaccine and, to date, 5,009 girls or 22 per cent of the target population of 22,500 have been inoculated. “Remember there were two doses,” said Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...