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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left), has a light moment, during the second HOPE for Jamaica town hall meeting, organised by the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, at the old Goodyear factory complex in Morant Bay on Thursday. July 13.. Others (from left) are Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; and State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green.

New Morant Bay Town Centre Spurring Investor Interest

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says St. Thomas is poised for development of its first major tourist resort. Mr. Holness said that coming out of the Government’s announcement of the $4-billion Morant Bay Urban Centre, two “serious prospects” have expressed...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), elaborates on plans to harness the power of the diaspora, during a 30-minute interview with host of the Jamaica Diaspora Show, Mark Milward, on January 28.

Diaspora Conference to be Broadcast to Jamaicans in Hartford

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addresses the Growers Choice Avery’s Organic Company product launch held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston today (July 13).

Jamaica Must Develop Organic Agriculture Industry – J.C. Hutchinson

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), unveils sign for the new Denham Town Restorative Justice Centre during the official opening on July 13 at the Denham Town Community Centre on Race Course Lane, downtown Kingston. At right is the Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Government Committed to Maintaining Law and Order – Prime Minister

Communication/Social Marketing Coordinator at the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), Patrice Nephew, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’ about the Programme’s transition process. The CSJP will end its third and final phase in 2019.

Transition Plan for CSJP Being Developed

Chief Executive Officer of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Lorice Edwards Brown, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 29. She pointed out effective July 1, all sugar being sold to the public should be packaged, sealed, labelled and registered with the NCRA.

9 years ago Commerce

New Guidelines for the Packaging of Sugar

Consumers; pre-packers and resellers of sugar are reminded that the new guidelines for the packaging of sugar, which became effective July 1, state that the sugar should be packaged, sealed and labelled. Pre-packers must also be registered with the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA). The revised mandatory standards require the inclusion of more detailed labelling, such as product name...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (July 13) opened Restorative Justice Centres in Denham Town and Tivoli Gardens.

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

There is Only One Sovereign State – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is expressing confidence that when implemented, the Law Reform (Zone of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act will lead to a reduction in crime. Speaking yesterday (July 13) at the opening ceremonies of the Denham Town and Tivoli Restorative Justice Centres, the prime minister said the country does not need dons or criminals...

Head, Jamaica Diaspora Crime Intervention and Prevention Task Force, Dr. Rupert Francis.

9 years ago Foreign AffairsNational Security and Peace

Diaspora on Board to Help Fight Crime

The Jamaican diaspora wants to see a holistic approach to crime-fighting on the island. Head of the Jamaica Diaspora Crime Intervention and Prevention Task Force, Dr. Rupert Francis, told JIS News that the task force has pooled professionals from a broad spectrum to aid in the country’s fight against crime. “We will bring to bear the criminal-justice operators or professionals,...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), is greeted by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sygnus Capital Limited (SCL) Berisford Grey, at the launch of the company at the Porsche Centre in New Kingston on July 12.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

Overseas Investors Express Interest in Vernamfield Development

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, said that three major international investors have expressed interest in the development of the Vernamfield Airfield in Clarendon into an aerotropolis. He said the investors – two from China and the other from Europe – have indicated that they are willing to invest between US$2 billion and US$3 billion in the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the House of Representatives. (FILE)

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

Legislation Passed For TEF, JCAA and CHASE Money to be Put in Consolidated Fund

Legislation was passed in the House of Representatives on July 11, to allow for funds from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) and the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund to be placed in the Consolidated Fund. The Bills are the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act; the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act; and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), emphasises a point in discussion with Eden Gardens Group of Companies Executive Chairman, Dr. Henry Lowe (left), during Wednesday’s (July 12) ceremony at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in Kingston to announce the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) award of Orphan Drug Status to ‘Chrysoeriol’, which has been developed by Flavocure Biotech LLC (FBL), to treat Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML). Flavocure Biotech LLC is owned and operated by the Eden Gardens Group. Looking on is Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.

9 years ago Prime Minister

Gov’t will Ensure Cannabis Industry Meets Int’l Standards

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be exercising caution in how cannabis is leveraged in the development of Jamaica’s nutraceutical industry. He said the Administration has to ensure that Jamaica does not breach international rules and standards and that activities are being carried out lawfully. “These are not just standards to do with medicine or...

Chief Executive Officer of the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Dr. Ruby Brown (centre), provides details about the institute’s programme offerings at a recent JIS ThinkTank held at the agency’s head office in Kingston. She is flanked by Director of Business Development and Communications, Marlene Campbell (left), and Acting Manager, Customised Programmes Delivery and Administration, Latoya Swaby-Anderson.

9 years ago EducationJIS Think Tank

MIND Urges Public Sector Entities to Take Advantage of Training Courses

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) is inviting public-sector entities to take advantage of its suite of training programmes. MIND’S Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ruby Brown, said there is need for ongoing upgrading of skills in the workplace. “When we get into a particular role within the public service, we would have gotten in based on the competencies we...