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Winner in the poster segment of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition for 2017, Akeem Plummer, shows off his winning the poster.

Akeem Has Big Dreams

Winner of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Poster Competition for 2017, Akeem Plummer, wants to become a medical doctor – a good one, who will help people like himself who come from modest circumstances. “I want to help people....

President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez. (FILE)

Count on the Dominican Republic – President Medina

Marketing and Public Relations Manager at the Universal Service Fund (USF), Deleen Powell, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ earlier this year.

USF Christmas Photo Competition Opens

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), looks on as Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Dr. Taleb Rifai (left), greets President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the UNWTO Global Conference on ‘Jobs and Inclusive Growth: Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism’, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on November 28.

UNWTO Secretary General Calls for Closer Ties between Visitors and Communities

: Managing Director of the National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank), Lisa Bell (centre), listens to a question during a panel discussion on Monday’s (November 27) opening day of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James. Others (from left) are tourism blogger, Noelle Nichols and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Altamont Hotels, Christopher Jarrett.

Small and Medium-Sized Tourism Enterprises Loan Scheme a Success

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeny (right), presents Member of Parliament for North East St. Catherine, Leslie Campbell, with a plaque marking the completion of the $30-million Bottom Bonnet Road Project in the parish. Occasion was the recent handover ceremony for the road project in North East St. Catherine.

8 years ago AgricultureCommunityDevelopment

JSIF Lauded for Implementation of Community Projects

International Consultant, Alison Kerry, is lauding the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) for its effective implementation of community projects. According to Ms. Kerry, who has been hired by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to evaluate the agency’s Basic Needs Trust Fund and other community development projects undertaken by JSIF, the initiatives are “excellently” managed. “The JSIF is an excellent organisation...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (FILE)

8 years ago Local GovernmentTourism

Tourism Minister Says Disaster Risk Management Must be Addressed

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says unless the issue of disaster risk management and mitigation is seriously addressed, the Caribbean will not be able to maximise its potential as a global force in tourism. “More than any other time in our past, tourism authorities in the region must now seriously address the issue of disaster risk management and mitigation,”...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses residents of Portland at a town hall meeting held on November 22 at the Errol Flynn Marina in Portland.

8 years ago Local Government

Two Specialised Shelters to be Built in Portland

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says two specialised disaster shelters are to be built in Portland to accommodate residents during times of disaster. Speaking at a town hall meeting at the Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio on November 22, Mr. McKenzie said the shelters, to be built in the eastern and western sections of...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (JIS File Photo).

8 years ago CultureEntertainmentSport

Sport Minister Congratulates Jamaica Rugby Teams

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has said Jamaica’s Rugby Players have presented the country with another gift of excellence in sport. In congratulating Jamaica Team which was crowned the 2017 Men’s Rugby Americas North Sevens champions, Miss Grange said, “they played with the purpose and skills that showed nothing but determination to win and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is conferred with the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella in the rank of Grand Cross with Gold Breast Star by President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez, during a State Luncheon at King’s House today (November 27).

8 years ago Governor GeneralTourism

PM Holness and Dominican Republic President Conferred With National Honours

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez, were on Monday (November 27) conferred with national honours of their respective countries during a State Luncheon at King’s House. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, conferred the Order of Excellence on President Medina while Prime Minister Holness was...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); and President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez (left), observe as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right); and her Dominican Republic counterpart, Miguel Vargas, shake hands after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at facilitating closer relations between the countries. The signing took place during a joint press briefing held at the Office of the Prime Minister today (November 27) after a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Holness and President Medina.

8 years ago Foreign AffairsTourism

Jamaica and Dominican Republic to Forge Closer Ties

Jamaica and the Dominican Republic will be increasing collaboration in tourism, trade, sports, culture, and education, among other areas, with the aim of bringing tangible benefits to both countries and the wider region. This followed a meeting between Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez, where they discussed a...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (standing), pilots the Road Maintenance Fund (Repeal) Bill in the Upper House on Friday (November 24). To the Minister’s right is Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. In the background are Senators Kerensia Morrison; and Deputy President of the Senate, Aubyn Hill.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentParliament

Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Takes Over RMF

Seven new posts have been created within the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation to accommodate persons who will be displaced as a result of the impending closure of the Road Maintenance Fund (RMF). There will be two accounting jobs and five positions in the technical services division, which will first be advertised among the former officers of the...