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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), greets Registered Nurse and Chairperson of the Jamaica Diaspora Health Sector, Claudette Powell, at a special Diaspora interest group meeting, held at the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in downtown Kingston on July 26.

Health Minister Says Diaspora Adopt-A-Clinic Project Necessary

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Diaspora Adopt-a-Clinic project is necessary for renewing faith in the primary healthcare system. Speaking at a special interest group meeting at the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in downtown Kingston on July 26,...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry (centre), engages in light conversation with (from left): Vice President for Export and Market Development at JAMPRO, Robert Scott; head of Farm Up Jamaica, Neil Curtis; Dr. Julius Garvey, son of Marcus Garvey, Jamaica's first National Hero; and President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Dr. Derrick Deslandes. Occasion was a session exploring investment opportunities in the agriculture industry at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on July 25.

Significant Opportunities for Investment in Agriculture – Stanberry

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), is greeted by Chairman of the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force, Leo Gillings, on his arrival at yesterday’s (July 26) education forum at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

Diaspora Members Make Donations to Education Sector

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), greets Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference Chairman, Earl Jarrett (left), ahead of Monday’s (July 24) opening plenary session, focusing on health care, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The Conference is being held from July 23 to 27 under the theme: ‘Partnering for Growth’. Looking on (from 2nd left) are: Medical Chief of Staff, University Hospital of the West Indies and session moderator, Dr. Carl Bruce; and Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Clinical Training for Registered Nurses in UK

Owners of the Zierlich International Dialysis Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, Andre Nelson and Dainty Powell, listen as Marketing Manager, Paul Harrison, addresses the opening ceremony for the facility in July 2016.

Jamaicans Return Home to Invest in Healthcare Sector

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

Laws Amended for Companies to Repurchase Shares

Companies listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) will soon have the option to repurchase their shares tax free. This follows the passage of three Bills which are being amended to allow for a tax exemption for listed companies using the share buyback option. These are the Transfer Tax (Amendment) Act, the Income Tax (Amendment) Act and the Stamp Duty...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, enjoys a sample of Devon House ‘I Scream’ at the official opening of the expanded parlour on the grounds of Devon House in Kingston on July 24. Others (from left) are: Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange; former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga; and Managing Director of Scoops Unlimited, Carol Clarke-Webster.

9 years ago Tourism

Bigger, Better Ice Cream Parlour Opens at Devon House

Lovers of the world-famous Devon House ‘I Scream’ can now enjoy their favourite treat in a more spacious and comfortable setting. On Tuesday (July 25), Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, officially opened the expanded parlour located at the north lawns of the Devon House property. The approximately 5,000 square feet facility, built through $28 million in funding from the Tourism...

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

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Steps Being Taken to Deal with Training of More Nurses

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says steps are being taken to address the shortage of teacher faculties in institutions that train nurses across the island. Addressing a Special Interest Group meeting at the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Kingston on July 26, Dr. Tufton said that creative ways will have to be found in order to solve the problem,...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes his presentation at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (July 26). Listening (from 2nd left) are: Chairperson of the Gastronomy Network and Linkages Council Member, Nicola Madden-Greig; Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spencer; and Edward Wray of the Rasta Indigenous Village.

9 years ago DiasporaTourism

Diaspora a Powerful Market for Tourism – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is committed to harnessing the potential of the Diaspora in ensuring the sustainable growth of the industry. “The truth is that 11 to 15 per cent of tourism arrivals in Jamaica come from the Diaspora, so Diaspora tourism is vital to us and is critical. That means $250 million to $300...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking on the final day of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference about the Jamaica House concept returning to the United Kingdom in August. The conference was held in Kingston from July 23-26.

9 years ago CultureTourism

Jamaica House Returns to the UK

Jamaica House O2 returns to the United Kingdom (UK) in August to celebrate one of the nation’s most accomplished athletes, Usain Bolt, when he runs his final competitive race in August at the World Games. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange, speaking on the final day of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica...

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on July 26.

9 years ago Culture

‘Jamaica 55’ Legacy Projects for National Development

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the ‘Jamaica 55’ Legacy Projects that have been identified for implementation will be leveraged as catalysts for national development. They include: the development of sport infrastructure, national monuments and Jamaica 55 publications, which she said are intended to “deepen the spirit of patriotism and nationalism of all Jamaicans.” Ms. Grange...

Adjunct Professor, Seminole State College, United States of America (USA), Professor Dwight Elliot (left), shares a moment with the Lead, Jamaica Diaspora Agriculture and Technology Task Forces, USA, Kimone Gooden (centre), and Chief Information Officer, GraceKennedy and Moderator of the ICT, Digitisation and the future of work Plenary session, Simon Roberts, at the Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on July 26.

9 years ago Community

Diaspora Technology Task Force Urges Members to Hire Jamaicans

The Diaspora Technology Task Force is calling for members to hire Jamaican talent who can work from home online. “There is a huge opportunity for businesses in the Diaspora to leverage virtual resources and freelance talent to save costs and perform work in your businesses, that you would normally hire someone in your neighbourhood to do, and Jamaica can be...