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Tourism Minister Says No More Special Seasons

With the official start of the winter tourist season today (December 15), Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says preparations should be made for the ushering of a new era in the nation’s history. According to the Minister, this will...

Principal Director of Culture in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dr. Janice Lindsay, addresses a forum at The Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston, on December 14. The forum, organised by the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP) Limited, was held under the theme: ‘Understanding the Rights and Benefits of Copyright’.

National Cultural Policy To Be Revised Soon

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right); and State Minister for Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), listen as Head of Manufacturing, Tortuga International Holdings’ rum cake factory – Tortuga House - Florence Reid (left), explains the cooling process involved in the production of rum cakes at Tortuga International Holdings’ newly commissioned plant. Also pictured is factory worker, Rayon Richards. Occasion was a tour of the new US$3.5-million bakery, located at Retirement Crescent in Kingston, following its official opening on December 14.

Tortuga International Lauded for Opening US$3.5-Million Bakery

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Derrick Smith (right), is greeted by Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe, on his arrival at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies (UWI) today (December 15), for the JIS Heritage Competition awards ceremony.

JIS Commended For Staging Annual Heritage Competition

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton addresses the official launch of the Reduction in Waiting Time Project at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, on December 15.

Child Patients Benefiting from Pilot Project

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (3rd right), presents a bouquet of flowers to Celeene Rodriquez (2nd right), who along with her husband, Wayne Rodriquez (right), were recognised as the first visitors to arrive at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay for the start of the 2016/17 winter tourist season. Also on hand to greet the couple (from left) are Howard Deers, JP, representing the Office of the Custos of St. James; Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook; and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis. The Minister attended a breakfast meeting at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Wednesday (December 14), to launch the winter season.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Workers Pension Scheme by September 2017

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says a pension scheme for the country’s tourism workers will become a reality by September next year. He said the Cabinet has given approval for the establishment of the scheme, which will be funded through $1 billion from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF). This, he said, will ensure that the pension scheme is tax-free. “Cabinet...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), shakes hands with Public Policy Director for Central America and the Caribbean, Airbnb Inc., Shawn Sullivan (2nd left), following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) New Kingston offices on December 13 to promote the country’s tourist product. Others (from third left) are Chairman, JTB, John Lynch; and Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook.

10 years ago Tourism

JTB Partners With Airbnb To Promote Tourism Product

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United States-based online company Airbnb Inc. for the promotion of the country’s tourism product, particularly in the area of accommodation. Airbnb is an online marketplace that connects people wanting to rent their homes and spaces with people needing affordable accommodation. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said...

: General Manager for Corporate Services at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Rhonda Lumsden-Lue (right), prepares to present the winning trophy in the agency’s Science Quiz Competition to the Roehampton Primary in St. James. At left, teacher at the Theicia Allen and students show off the certificate of participation, while Principal of the school, Winston Jennings (2nd right). The award ceremony was held on December 14 at JSIF’s head office in Kingston.

10 years ago Education

Rural Schools Take Top Spots In JSIF Quiz

Three rural primary schools have taken the top spots in the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Science Quiz Competition. First-place trophy went to Roehampton Primary in Anchovy, St. James, while Steer Town Primary and Junior High in St. Ann placed second and John Rollin Success Primary from St. James was third. The schools defeated nine others in the quiz competition....

Acting Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dorothy Campbell, cautions parents against buying defective toys at a recent JIS Think Tank.

10 years ago Commerce

Be Vigilant when Buying Toys

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging adults to exercise caution when purchasing toys for children during the Christmas season. Acting Director of Communications at the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, said shoppers should look out for defective toys that could pose a danger to children. She is advising persons to avoid buying toys for small children that have sharp edges that...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), converses with Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook (left) ahead of the church service on Sunday (December 11) at the Montego Bay New Testament Church to mark the start of the 2016/17 winter tourist season. At centre is the Minister’s wife Carmen Bartlett.

10 years ago Tourism

Spruce Up Jamaica to be Relaunched

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Ministry will be relaunching the ‘Spruce Up Jamaica’ programme in January 2017. He said the beautification programme, which initially started in 2007, will ensure that resort towns are maintained in pristine condition. “We want to ensure our resort areas will lead by example in sustaining a clean and healthy environment for both...

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Keith Duncan, addressing a briefing at the Sagicor Life Builiding in New Kingston on Tuesday, December 13. (FILE)

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Ja on Track to Meet Targets

Jamaica is on track to meet the quantitative performance criteria and indicative targets under the new precautionary standby agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Keith Duncan, gave assurance that with the positive macroeconomic indicators for the October review period, the country will likely meet the targets for December. “After reviewing the...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left) presents a gift to a student in the Ministry’s Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), at a fun day and treat held for the students on December 13, at the Dolphin Cove attraction in Ocho Rios. Looking on (from 2nd left) are Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations at Dolphin Cove, Marilyn Burrowes; Dolphin Cove Regional Director, Alejandro Raygoza; and Santa.

10 years ago Labour

Gov’t Committed to Supporting Persons with Disabilities

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the Government is committed to a long-term action plan aimed at supporting the development of persons with disabilities. “The groundwork has been laid with the passage of the National Disability Act. Inclusive social services, disability rights and targeted service provisions are all part of this legislation,” she pointed out. Mrs....