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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), shares a light moment with Chairman of JAMPRO, Senator Don Wehby (left) and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga, at the press launch of the inaugural Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) Trade Show at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on January 11.

JAMPRO Pushing for Simpler Ways to Trade

Chairman of JAMPRO, Senator Don Wehby, says the agency is currently pushing for simpler, more transparent and cheaper avenues for both the importation and exportation of products, to boost investment. This, he adds, includes the streamlining of import and export...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Tourism Minister Highlights Importance of School of Hospitality

Members of the International Shotokan Karate Federation Jamaica (ISKFJ) demonstrate techniques at the official launch of ‘The Spirit of Budo’ exhibition on Saturday (January 14), at the Institute of Jamaica, 10-16 East Street, Kingston. The exhibition, which opens to the public on Saturday (January 21), explores the rich history of Japanese martial arts through images, videos and historical artefacts.

Japanese Exhibition Opens at Institute of Jamaica Saturday

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on January 11.

Tourism Minister Outlines Pillars for Growth

Strong Performances by Manufacturing and Agricultural Sectors Vital – Senator Wehby

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and Opposition Leader, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, lay a floral tribute at the 1907 Earthquake Monument in Bumper Hall, South West St. Andrew, during Friday’s (January 13) ceremony to mark the 110th anniversary of the disaster, which devastated Kingston.

9 years ago Culture

Jamaicans Urged to Prepare for Earthquakes

The importance of public awareness and preparedness was highlighted during a ceremony on Friday (January 13), to mark the 110th anniversary of the 1907 Kingston earthquake that claimed more than 1,000 lives and left a trail of destruction in its wake. The function was held at the 1907 Earthquake Monument in Bumper Hall, Greenwich Town, South West St. Andrew, where...

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), shares a moment with, from 2nd left, Dean of the Consular Corps in Jamaica, Michael Subratie; former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, wife, the Most Hon. Carla Seaga, and daughter, Gabrielle Seaga, during a banquet held on January 13 at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston where Mr. Seaga was presented with the inaugural Consular Corps of Jamaica Global Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution to national development.

9 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Former Prime Minister Receives Global Achievement Award

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, has received the inaugural Consular Corps of Jamaica Global Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution to national development. The award was presented during a special banquet to honour Mr. Seaga, which was jointly hosted by the Consular and Diplomatic Corps of Jamaica at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on...

Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Undertaking Measures to Curtail Malaria

The Ministry of Health is undertaking measures to curtail the onset of malaria following reports of two cases surfacing in Jamaica which were identified by local health authorities at the start of the year. The National Public Health Laboratory confirmed one case on January 5 while the second, which was reported by a private laboratory on January 6, is awaiting...

Director/Principal of the Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (REDTRAC), Major George Benson, outlining plans for the institution’s 21st anniversary commemoration during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Friday, January 13.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre Celebrating 21 Years of Service

Several activities will mark this year’s 21st anniversary celebration of the Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (REDTRAC). Among these is a special course to be conducted which replicates the first taught at the institution following its establishment on the campus of the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, in September 1996. Details of this and...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), emphasizes a point to Senior Medical Officer at the National Chest Hospital in St. Andrew, Dr. Terry Baker (4th left), during a tour of the institution on Friday, January 13. Others, from left, are: Finance and Public Service State Minister and Member of Parliament for Eastern St. Andrew, where the hospital is located, Hon. Fayval Williams; Chief Executive Officer, Vincent Riley; and Director of Nursing Services, Nicole Brown; Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr. Joseph Blidgen (2nd right); and other officials at the institution.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Two-Week Timeline for Completion of Bustamante Hospital Repairs

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says repairs to the Bustamante Hospital for Children Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Kingston, which was damaged by fire, are expected to be completed within two weeks. “(This is a) very important part of the hospital infrastructure, and we have to get it up quickly,” he said. The Minister was addressing journalists following...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, responds to questions in the Senate. (FILE)

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Gov’t Turns Down UK Offer of New Maximum-Security Prison

The Government has turned down the United Kingdom’s (UK) offer to assist in the building of a new maximum-security prison in Jamaica. This was disclosed in the Senate today (January 13) by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. “This Administration does not believe that the terms offered would have been beneficial to Jamaica as...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), is in light conversation with Chairman of JAMPRO, Senator Don Wehby (right) and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) Metry Seaga. Occasion was the press launch of the inaugural Jamaica International Exhibition (JMA) trade show at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James on January 11. The event, organised by the JMA, will be held at the Convention Centre from June 1-4.

9 years ago Commerce

Manufacturing Contributed $55.9 Billion for 2015/16

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga, says the manufacturing sector contributed $55.9 billion to the government coffers for 2015/2016, making it the second biggest taxpayer in the country. He said manufacturing continues to be one of the key pillars of economic growth and offers some of the best opportunities for Jamaica to reach its target of US$2.5...