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Cruise ship passengers disembarked the Disney Wonder cruise ship to visit the various shops in the vicinity of the Falmouth pier. The ship made its inaugural visit to Falmouth on Tuesday (Oct.8). (File photo).

Jamaica Looking to Attract Tourists from Armenia

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says plans are under way to market brand Jamaica in the Republic of Armenia. “We were able to establish a new partner in Armenia that now will be selling destination Jamaica with Qatar Airlines...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addresses members of the Seville Benevolent Society Production and Marketing Organization (PMO) at a meeting at the Fantasy Beach in Priory, St. Ann, on Friday (October 21).

Work to Start Next Year on Annotto Bay Agro-Economic Zone

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. Ann Parish Council held on October 20 in St. Ann's Bay.

Parish Councils Urged to Raise More Funds

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Agriculture, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right), addresses members of the Seville Benevolent Society Production and Marketing Organization (PMO) in St. Ann on October 21. Listening keenly is the Agricultural Parish Manager for RADA, St. Ann, Melvin Aries.

Agriculture Records High Growth

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. (FILE)

Tivoli Gardens and Denham Town to Get Restorative Justice Centres

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange. (FILE)

10 years ago Sport

Gov’t and CARICOM Countries Explore Sport Cooperation

Discussions are under way between the Government and some CARICOM countries to establish sport cooperation programmes in the region. The primary aim of the programme is to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and technical skills of physical education teachers and coaches. Speaking at a recent press conference in Kingston, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said...

A shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas arrived at the Port of Montego Bay aboard the feeder ship Anthony Veeder on October 22.

10 years ago Technology

LNG Arrives for JPS Bogue Power Plant

The Government’s drive to bring cheaper and cleaner energy to the people of Jamaica has been advanced with the arrival of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) power plant in Bogue, St. James. Supplied by New Fortress Energy, the shipment arrived at the Port of Montego Bay aboard the feeder ship Anthony Veeder on October...

Members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade participate in a march pass just before the start of the national church service commemorating the start of Fire Safety Awareness Week held at Wesleyan Holiness Church in Torrington, Savanna-la-Mar, on Sunday (October 23) under the theme ‘Don’t burn carelessly! Uncontrolled burning brings death and destruction’. Fire Safety Awareness Week is being observed from October 23-29.

10 years ago Local Government

Jamaicans Urged to Make Fire Safety a Priority

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on households and business entities to put safety measures in place in order to reduce the devastating consequences of fires. “Across Jamaica each year, fire is a major cause of damage to property and physical infrastructure and, sadly, loss of life. Risk assessment and careful monitoring of situations that...

State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr. (right); and Executive Director at the National Security Policy Coordination Unit in the Cabinet Office, Jacinth Byles (centre), listen to a point being made by Chief Executive Officer, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, Dennis Chung, during the NSPCU’s fifth annual conference on Border Security, at the National Police College of Jamaica on October 20.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Increased Use of Technology Proposed to Further Safeguard Jamaica’s Borders

Executive Director of the National Security Policy Coordination Unit (NSPCU) in the Cabinet Office, Jacinth Byles, has recommended increased use of technology to further safeguard Jamaica’s borders. Among the inputs being proposed are biometric identification, aerial and land-based surveillance and detection, port and shoreline security, and cargo security. She has contended that if law enforcement and other relevant state agencies...

Some of the students from the County of Middlesex who participated in the second of the Governor General’s ‘I Believe Initiative’ Youth Consultative Conference, held at Cardiff Hotel in St. Ann on October 20. It was held under the theme ‘Inspiring individuals. Building Stronger Communities’.

10 years ago Executive

G-G Encourages Young People to Believe in Themselves

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has encouraged young people to believe in their God-given potential, in order to make tangible contributions to the building of a better Jamaica. Addressing the second in the series of the I Believe Initiative (IBI) Youth Consultative Conference (YCC) for the County of Middlesex, at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in...

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (right), shares a laugh with (from left) Sponsorship Director of Reggae Marathon 2016, Dianne Ellis; Chairman of Reggae Marathon, Richard Lake; and Race Director, Alfred Francis, as they look at the Bob Marley and Rita Marley trophies to be awarded to winners of the Reggae Marathon. Occasion was the launch of the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K event on October 20, at the Eden Gardens Resort and Spa, St. Andrew. The event will be held from December 1 to 3 in Negril, Westmoreland.

10 years ago Entertainment

Some 3,000 Competitors from 35 Countries for Reggae Marathon

Up to 3,000 competitors from more than 35 countries are expected to participate in the 16th staging of the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, which will be held on December 3 in Negril, Westmoreland. The event was launched on October 20 at Eden Gardens Resort and Spa, St. Andrew. The races will begin and end at Long Bay Beach...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

10 years ago LabourTourism

Minister Robinson Welcomes Upgrading Works in Ocho Rios

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has welcomed upgrading works being undertaken by the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) in resort town Ocho Rios, noting that the projects will boost tourism and create employment. “I am all about employment and what is in the best interest of the people,” said Mrs. Robinson who is also the Member...