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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) participates in the breaking of ground for construction of a BMW and MINI showroom and AC Hotel by Marriott, at 38-42 Lady Musgrave Road in St. Andrew on January 20. Others (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Regional Vice-President of Development for AC Hotel by Marriot in Mexico and the Caribbean, Alejandro Acevedo; ATL Automotive Group and Sandals Resorts International Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chairman, Adam Stewart; Sales Channel Development and Customer Relations Director for BMW Group in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Dirk Biehler; Head of Sales for BMW in the Caribbean and Latin America; Hernando Carvajal; and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw.

PM Urges Increased Private-Sector Investment

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is again calling on the private sector to increase its investment in the economy. He said the Government is working “very hard to ensure that every single Jamaican entrepreneur who has the industry,...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a ceremony for the reopening of the renovated Balaclava Health Centre in St. Elizabeth on Thursday, December 7.

Take Responsibility for Your Health – Dr. Tufton

Acting Director of Research at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Racquel Brown, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (December 12), encouraging the public to utilise the information published in the commercial bank survey.

Jamaicans Urged to Use Information Published in Commercial Bank Survey

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a press briefing held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (December 12) to announce the appointment of Special Investment Ambassador to India, Senator Aubyn Hill (left), as the new Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council (EGC). Also pictured is EGC Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin.

Senator Aubyn Hill Appointed Executive Director of Economic Growth Council

Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Senator, Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses a meeting of the KSAMC at the entity’s Church Street offices, downtown Kingston, on December 12.

KSAMC and Police Making Arrangements for Christmas Shopping Downtown

Jamaica’s Ambassador to Brazil, Her Excellency Alison Stone Roofe (left), speaks at a reception in Brasilia to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the South American country and Jamaica. Others (from second left) are Director, Department of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, Marcio Fagundes do Nascimento; and Sub-Director, Department of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, Talita Borges Vicari.

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Anniversary Celebration in Brazil

Scores of guests attended a reception on December 8 in Brasilia, Brazil, to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the South American country and Jamaica. The event, which was held at the residence of Jamaica’s Ambassador to Brazil, Her Excellency Alison Stone Roofe, also recognised Jamaica’s 55th anniversary of Independence. The Ambassador said that Jamaica’s relationship with Brazil...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Shahine Robinson. (FILE)

9 years ago LabourSocial Security

Labour Market Forum Dec. 13

A Labour Market Forum, to be hosted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security on Wednesday (December 13), will seek to facilitate a robust discussion on access to employment opportunities for youth, the labour market needs and the existing skills gaps in the sector. According to Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, the forum will bring together academic professionals, employers...

Regional Case Management Officer, Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III Central Region, Alva Marie Graham (second left), addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

9 years ago JusticeSocial Security

CSJP Tackles Crime Through Parenting Programme

The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III is seeking to tackle antisocial behaviour that can lead to criminal activity, through a Parenting Education Programme now under way. The initiative aims to modify the behaviour of parents who practise coercive styles of discipline, which research has shown can result in the development of conduct disorder in children. Implementation of the...

Country Manager for the Caribbean at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ about recommendations to increase competitiveness in the tourism industry within the region.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

IDB Official Says Inclusive Approach will Improve Tourism

Country Manager for the Caribbean at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones, says the region must take a more inclusive and environmentally sustainable approach to improve competitiveness in the tourism industry. Speaking with JIS News, she pointed out that the global environment is not what it was 10 years ago, because of climate change, and, as such, requires new...

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Airports Authority of Jamaica and Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Airports Ltd, Audley Deidrick, addresses a recent Civil Aviation Day Seminar at The Knutsford Court Hotel, Kingston.

9 years ago Transport

NMIA Divestment to be Completed by 2019

The divestment of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) is scheduled to be completed by June 2019. The disclosure was made by President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Airports Authority of Jamaica and NMIA Airports Ltd., Audley Deidrick, in an interview with JIS News. Outlining the stages that have been completed to date, he informed that, “earlier this...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Hails Launch of Black River Hospital Foundation

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has lauded the management of the Black River Hospital for what he says is the group’s vision and unwavering efforts in enabling the establishment of the Black River Hospital Foundation (BRHF). Addressing the launch in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (December 7), Dr. Tufton said the management committee went above and beyond their...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth right), cuts the ribbon to reopen the newly renovated Balaclava Health Centre in St. Elizabeth on Thursday, December 7. Chief Executive Officer of the Culture, Health, Arts, Science and Education (CHASE) Fund, William “Billy” Heaven (third right), parish health officials; and community members look on.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Renovated Balaclava Health Centre Reopens

The newly renovated Balaclava Health Centre in St. Elizabeth was officially reopened on Thursday (December 7), with expanded space and amenities to better serve the more than 15,000 persons who reside in the community and outlying districts. The rehabilitation of the facility was undertaken with a capital injection of $14 million from the Culture, Health, Arts, Science and Education (CHASE)...