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Harmony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, docked at the Falmouth port in Trelawny on November 22.

World’s Largest Cruise Ship Docks at Falmouth Port

With 6,400 passengers and a crew of 2,150, ‘Harmony of the Seas’, the largest cruise ship in the world, made its inaugural call to Jamaica on November 22, docking at the Falmouth port in Trelawny. The third in the line...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd right), participates in the breaking of ground for the $1-billion upgrade and expansion of the Appleton Rum Estate Tour on November 18. Others (from left) are Managing Director of J. Wray & Nephew Limited, Jean-Philippe Beyer; Chairman, J. Wray & Nephew; Clement Lawrence; Global Marketing Director, Gruppo Campari, Kathleen Hall; and Mayor of Black River, Everton Fisher.

Tourism Ripe for Investment – Minister Bartlett

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), is in discussion with President, Jamaica Council of Churches, Reverend Dr. Gordon Evans (left) and Director of Communication, Independent Churches of Jamaica, Orville Ramocan. Occasion was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which sets out guidelines and protocols for the handling and handing over of wanted persons, illegal firearms, ammunition, prohibited weapons, and contraband to the police by members of the clergy and other religious organisations. The signing took place at the Ministry in Kingston today (November 22).

Police and Church Set Guidelines for Handing Over of Wanted Persons, Guns and Contraband

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Alison McLean, reads a message from Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, during Sunday’s (November 20) International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women church service at Tarrant Baptist Church in St. Andrew. The day will be commemorated on Friday, November 25.

Gov’t to Begin Implementing Gender-Based Violence Action Plan in 2017

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Valerie Veira (left), and Manager of First Angels Jamaica, Sandra Glasgow, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide business support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in New Kingston, recently.

JBDC Partners with First Angels Jamaica to Assist MSMEs

Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Mrs. Rosalee Gage-Grey, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on April 27. (File)

9 years ago JIS Think Tank

CDA Creates Profiles for Children’s Homes

Organisations and individuals wishing to contribute to children’s homes will soon be able to know their needs and the services they offer by looking at the institutions’ profiles. The profiles are being created by the Public Relations Department of the Child Development Agency (CDA). Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CDA, Rosalee Gage-Grey, told JIS News that the CDA is...

Research Specialist with the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD), Pernell Clarke, addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the regulation of ganja.

9 years ago

Multisectoral Approach Needed for Ganja Regulation

Specialist on drug abuse control at the Organization of American States (OAS), Pernell Clarke, has underscored the need for a multisectoral approach to ganja regulation in Jamaica. Mr. Clarke, who is also a Research Specialist with the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD), says this undertaking is not confined to matters of national security, but cuts across several sectors and...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (2nd right), presents a bag of Irish potato seeds to farmer Anthony Johnson (second left), during a recent Irish potato Stakeholders’ Seminar in New Market, St. Elizabeth. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are St. Elizabeth RADA Parish Manager, Nathan Samuels; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence, and Shakeera Thomas, representing Glastonbury Purveyor Company, producer of the Irish potato seeds.

9 years ago Agriculture

Minister Expects Agriculture to Grow by 30% in Final Quarter

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the agricultural sector is expected to grow by 30 per cent for the final quarter of this year, ending December 31. Speaking recently at an Irish Potato Stakeholders’ Seminar in New Market, St. Elizabeth, Mr. Hutchinson said there has been significant growth in production...

Project Director of Fi Wi Jamaica, Professor Rosalea Hamilton (centre), speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ in Montego Bay, on Monday, November 21. Others (from left) are Events Coordinator at the National Integrity Action (NIA), Gavin Myers and Project Manager at ‘Fi Wi Jamaica’, Tahirah Johnson. The NIA is one of the partners of Fi Wi Jamaica.

9 years ago

‘Fi Wi Jamaica’ Partners with Tertiary Institutions in the West

Project Director of ‘Fi Wi Jamaica’, Professor Rosalea Hamilton, says the partnership between the group and tertiary institutions in western Jamaica forms part of a drive to address the social ills that have been affecting St. James. She explained that this should be achieved through a series of interventions that will be carried out in the parish. Speaking at a...

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

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Launches Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica

The Government today (November 22) launched the country’s first ever Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica. The Council comprises 16 youth who will serve for the 2016-2018 period. Speaking at the launch at Jamaica House, Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the new group embodies the government’s commitment to treat youth as full and equal partners in the decision making process. The...

Senior Advisor to the Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Trevor Forest (centre), listens to President of Techsmart Consulting Inc., Phillip Cross (right), on day one of a two-day Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) Human Resources & Information and Communications Technology (HR/ICT) conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on November 21. At left is Director of Post and Telecommunications in the Science, Energy and Technology Ministry, Cecil McCain. Mr. Forest represented the Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.

9 years ago Technology

Ministry Commits to Universal Access to ICT

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Ministry remains committed to providing Jamaicans with universal access to information and communications technology (ICT). Dr. Wheatley emphasised that this is necessary in order to transition Jamaica to a digital and knowledge-based society, which should contribute significantly to economic growth. “Access is important... .We are committed to removing...

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica and Mexico Issue Commemorative Stamps

Two postage stamps have been issued by Jamaica and Mexico as part of celebrations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between both countries. The stamps, which were designed and developed through the collaborative efforts of the Government of Jamaica, through the Post and Telecommunications Department, and the Government of Mexico, through its Embassy Mexican Post Office, are available...