Latest

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...

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.

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

Harmony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, makes inaugural call at the Falmouth pier in Trelawny in November 2016.

US$14 Million to Upgrade Port Facilities in Ocho Rios

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

Large Cargo Aircraft for Vernamfield

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.

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

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...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

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...

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

9 years ago Transport

Work to Begin this Year on Expansion of Ian Fleming Airport

Work is slated to begin this year on the expansion of the runway at the Ian Fleming International Airport in Boscobel, St. Mary. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, said the project will enable the airport to accommodate larger aircraft. “The basic point of Ian Fleming becoming an international airport (is) to accept the American Eagle, (which) means...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) listens to a point being made by the Director of Standards and Harmonisation at the World Anti-Doping Agency, Tim Ricketts, during a meeting at her New Kingston office.

9 years ago Sport

Grange: WADA pleased with JADCO

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has said that the World Anti-Doping Agency is pleased with the operations of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission. The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission executes the national anti-doping in sports programme. Minister Grange made the revelation this afternoon (Thursday) after meeting with a delegation from WADA. Minister Grange said: “WADA has...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a ceremony for the handover of the upgraded Brown’s Hall Primary School in St. Catherine on April 12.

9 years ago Education

Gov’t Spending $300 Million to Repair Primary Schools

The Government is spending more than $300 million to carry out repairs at primary schools across the island. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said that at least three or four institutions in each of the 63 constituencies will be targeted for “further maintenance and upgrading”. He was addressing the handover of an expansion project...

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable
Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Holness Urges Road Users to be Vigilant During the Easter Holiday

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging road users to be vigilant during the Easter holiday season. “I urge all road users to drive, ride and walk responsibly. Every individual must make a concerted effort to obey the speed limit and observe the traffic signs as they traverse the road network. Particular attention must be given to pedestrians and vulnerable road...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE)

9 years ago Education

Cumberland High School to Get Asst. Dean of Discipline

The Government has moved to tighten discipline and security at the Portmore-based Cumberland High School, in St. Catherine. According to Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, the school will be assigned an Assistant Dean of Discipline, and a perimeter fence will be erected at the school. The Minister said following reports of disruption of normal...