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Jamaica’s Gains in Addressing Child Labour Commended

Jamaica has been commended by the International Labour Organization (ILO) for strides made in addressing child labour. Speaking with JIS News, Programme Officer for the Regional Initiative, Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour, Resel Melville, said that...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), interacts with Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (second left), during Monday’s (January 8) tour the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay, St. James.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), interacts with Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (second left), during Monday’s (January 8) tour the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay, St. James.

Phase-Two Rehabilitation of Charles Gordon Market to Cost $50 Million
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Norma Cooper, display the signed document for her one-bedroom unit in Lima, Adelphi, St. James, on January 8.  Also at the ceremony (from left) are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie and Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for St. James East Central, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Norma Cooper, display the signed document for her one-bedroom unit in Lima, Adelphi, St. James, on January 8.  Also at the ceremony (from left) are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie and Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for St. James East Central, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Government Will Provide Affordable Housing for Poor and Disadvantaged – PM
Ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) are encouraged to contact the Strategic Workforce, Planning and Improvement Branch at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service for development of workforce plans.
Ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) are encouraged to contact the Strategic Workforce, Planning and Improvement Branch at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service for development of workforce plans.

Assistance for MDAs in Developing Workforce Plans
Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith.
Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith.

Transport Authority Ensuring Adherence to New Wrecking Fees

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Foreign Affairs

Blue Mountain Coffee Day a Symbol of Friendship Between Jamaica and Japan – Minister Johnson Smith

Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee (JBMC) Day not only recognises one of the world’s finest coffees but also highlights a unique trade and development partnership between Jamaica and Japan. “This enduring partnership is a testament to the power of shared passions and international friendship nurtured by several coffee stakeholders in both countries,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a sensitisation session with Members of Parliament to address concerns related to the suitability of candidates on the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), held at the Jamaica Conference Centre today (January 9).
LabourSocial Security

Concerns Being Raised About Persons Absconding from SAWP in Canada

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says concerns are being raised regarding the increasing number of Jamaican workers absconding on the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) in Canada. “I am calling on Members of Parliament (MPs) to make sure that you have this conversation with your constituents. When we have our Jamaican workers go on the...
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Minister of Agriculture,  Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), enjoys a good laugh with Executive Director of Devon House, Georgeia Robinson, during Tuesday’s (January 9) launch of the Blue Mountain Coffee Festival, held at Devon House in Kingston.
Agriculture

Coffee Farmers to Be Prioritised – Minister Green

Coffee farmers will be prioritised under the new FACE of Food initiative, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. FACE is the acronym for Food Security, Agribusiness Development, Climate Smart Technologies and Export Expansion. The Minister disclosed that in the next financial year, the Ministry will launch the Crop Restoration and Establishment Programme (CREP), focused on rebuilding...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), on January 9 at the Council’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Local Government

KSAMC to Continue Work on Infrastructure Development Projects in Downtown Kingston

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will, this year, continue work on critical infrastructure development projects in the downtown Kingston district. Areas being targeted include repair or replacement of sewerage infrastructure, water infrastructure, road infrastructure, work on the Port Royal Street Coastal Revetment project, waste management, and affordable housing. Work is also to continue on the second phase...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Mining Hon. Daryl Vaz (r) in discussion with (from left) Chairman of the Transport Authority (TA) Mr. Owen Ellington, TA Managing Director Mr. Ralston Smith, Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Mr. Paul Abrahams at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre on Monday January 9. Minister Vaz toured the Transport Centre to observe operations following the implementation of a temporary reduction in bus fares on January 1, 2023.
Transport

JUTC to Use Emergency Procurement to Repair Buses for Hill Routes

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has given approval for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) to use the emergency procurement process to rehabilitate buses that are to be dispatched on the entity’s hill routes. These are buses within the company’s fleet that were specially ordered to operate in the hilly areas and are currently out...
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Mugs are raised for the launch of the seventh staging of the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival, slated for Saturday, March 2. Celebrating (from left) are Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Chair of the Gastronomy Network, Nicola Madden-Greig; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, and Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace. The launch was held at Devon House in Kingston on Tuesday (January 9).
Tourism

Seventh Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival Slated for March 2

The seventh staging of the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival is slated for Saturday, March 2 at Newcastle in St. Andrew. The festival offers patrons the opportunity to explore Blue Mountain Coffee and coffee-related products, and experience the coffee culture through food and activities. Addressing Tuesday’s (January 9) launch at Devon House in Kingston, Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, shared...
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