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Bartlett to Promote Jamaica at World Travel and Tourism Summit

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett will be among a list of influential speakers at the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 17th Global Summit in Bangkok, Thailand on April 27. The impressive line-up also includes: former British Prime Minister,...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), looks on as Superintendent in charge of the Portland division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Windell Patterson, points out a compartment in a fire truck used to service the parish. The Minister recently toured local government facilities in the Portland.

Local Government Ministry to Review Service Vehicles in Rural Parishes

Health Minister and Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton (right), interacts with students of the Brown’s Hall Primary School in the parish, at Wednesday’s (April 12) handing over of a $60 million expansion project, which was financed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Sharing the moment at left is Managing Director of JSIF, Omar Sweeny.

$60 Million Expansion Project Opens at Brown’s Hall Primary

Newly appointed World Bank Caribbean Country Director, Tahseen Sayed.

World Bank Caribbean Director Lauds Jamaica

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton.

Health Minister Hails Adventist Church

9 years ago Tourism

US$4 Million Investment by Chukka Caribbean a Boost for Tourism – Pennicook

Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, says Chukka Caribbean Adventures’ US$4 million investment in the upgrading of its Good Hope property in Falmouth, Trelawny will provide a major boost for cruise shipping and the entire tourism sector. “The Chukka Good Hope property is the kind of facility that will certainly be a pull factor in bringing more visitors to the island,”...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Ambassador Masanori Nakano, during Wednesday’s (April 12), signing ceremony for the implementation of a $348.9 million (¥300 million/US$2.7 million) grant-funded three-year ‘Project to Promote Energy Efficiency in Caribbean Countries’ at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

More Than 50% of Electricity Demand to be Supplied by Renewables

The Government is projecting that within two years, more than half of Jamaica’s electricity demand, totalling nearly 700 megawatts will be generated from renewable sources. According to Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, this is based on the Government’s “aggressive” approach to fuel diversification resulting in over 200 megawatts of renewable energy already being supplied to the national...

9 years ago Tourism

US$14 Million to Upgrade Port Facilities in Ocho Rios

In anticipation of larger cruise vessels coming to Jamaica, US$14 million has been allocated to improve port facilities in Ocho Rios, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Mr. Bartlett told JIS News that two mega liners, one from Carnival and the other from Norwegian Cruise Line, are slated to call on Jamaica in November of this year and the...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Michael Henry. (FILE)

9 years ago Transport

Large Cargo Aircraft for Vernamfield

The country will soon be able to accommodate large cargo aircraft at the proposed Vernamfield aerodrome in Clarendon. This was disclosed by Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, during his 2017/18 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House on April 12. The Minister said the cargo aerodrome is to be built as part of the development of Vernamfield into an...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), speaks with Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica (YEA) President, Ricardo James, at a policy proposal forum staged by the association on April 12 at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) headquarters in New Kingston.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

Minister Shaw Looks to Reduce Time Frame for Gov’t Access to Dormant Bank Accounts

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, is looking at reducing the time frame for Government to have access to dormant bank accounts. Billions of dollars remain unclaimed in local financial institutions. Under the Banking Act, money in bank accounts that have been dormant for 15 years or more become part of the revenues of the Government....

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

Work to be Completed Soon on Merger for Gaming Commission

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says work to merge Jamaica’s three state-run gaming industry regulatory authorities is expected to be completed within six months. The entities - the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC), and Casino Gaming Commission (CGC) - are being combined to form the new Jamaica Gaming Commission. The move...

9 years ago Tourism

Work Being Done in Resort Towns on Behalf of the People

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says work being carried out in the resort areas is being done on behalf of the people, and not solely in the name of tourism. “When we develop ourselves and when we develop our communities we provide the avenue for visitor appreciation and guest satisfaction. We are not upgrading the resort areas for tourists...