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

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...

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).

Concerns Being Raised About Persons Absconding from SAWP in Canada

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.

Coffee Farmers to Be Prioritised – Minister Green

PHOTOS: Foreign Affairs Minister Signs Condolence Book

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.

KSAMC to Continue Work on Infrastructure Development Projects in Downtown Kingston

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.

2 years ago 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...

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).

2 years ago 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...

Grade-four teacher at the Homestead Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine, Shauna-Kaye Dehaney (right), in discussion with Social Development Consultant with the Digicel Foundation, Miguel “Steppa” Williams (left), during the recent handover of the new US$60,000 smart room, sponsored by the Foundation.

2 years ago EducationTechnologyYouth

Learning Should Improve at Homestead Primary with Smart Room

With the establishment of a smart room, learning should improve at the Homestead Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine. Recently, the Digicel Foundation gifted the school with the facility at a cost of US$60,000. It is equipped with 12 laptops, 12 tablets, a smart board, a printer, air-conditioning units and is furnished with desks and chairs and can accommodate...

Corporate Communications and Public Relations Manager, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Adrienne Pinnock.

2 years ago LabourSocial Security

JCPD Deems First Ever Justice Fair for Persons with Disabilities a Success

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) has hailed the first ever justice fair, hosted for persons with disabilities, a success. The event, which was held in December, was hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice. Corporate Communications and Public Relations Manager at the JCPD, Adrienne Pinnock, told JIS News that the fair was well received by members...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) breaks bread with (from second left), Opposition Leader Mark Golding; Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang and Chairman of National Baking Company Limited, Butch Hendrickson. Occasion was the announcement ceremony for National Baking Company Limited’s new $6.7-billion Bread Plant, held on Monday (January 8) at the Hilton Hotel and Spa in Rose Hall, St. James.

2 years ago Prime Minister

2024 Will be Jamaica’s Year – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says 2024 will be a year of peace, productivity and prosperity for Jamaica. He said that the new year comes with a lot of opportunities, and by bonding and working together, the country can begin to see some of what has always been possible. “I wish for a happy, peaceful, and prosperous new...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second from right), is briefed by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left, foreground), on plans for the Type V Montego Bay Comprehensive Health Centre in St. James, during a tour of the facility on Monday (January 8). Looking on is St James Health Services Parish Manager, Lennox Wallace (right) and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left).

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Montego Bay Comprehensive Health Centre to be Expanded

The Government has announced plans to expand the Type V Montego Bay Comprehensive Health Centre in St. James as part of the ongoing commitment to enhance and develop Jamaica’s primary healthcare facilities. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement while touring the Centre on Monday (January 8). He indicated that under the guidance of Minister of Health...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), presents Old Shoe Market vendor Cereta Allen (second left), with a cheque valued at $60,000 to assist in replenishing stock lost during a recent fire at the facility in Montego Bay, St. James. Ms. Allen was one of 11 vendors who received cheques from the Ministry on Monday (January 8). Sharing in the moment are (from left) Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Heroy Clarke and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Richard Vernon.

2 years ago LabourSocial Security

Gov’t Provides Support to Old Shoe Market Vendors

Eleven vendors, who suffered losses from the recent fire at the Old Shoe Market in Montego Bay, St. James, have received $60,000 each from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to aid in the recovery process. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who handed over the cheques on Monday (January 8), said the vendors are the first batch that...