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Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

House Passes Bill to Continue Junior Stock Market Incentives

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 18), passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, which seeks to continue the incentives provided under the Junior Stock Exchange. The benefits include a 10-year period tax break, where no corporate tax is paid...

Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Sean Martin, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (October 18).

Jamaica Fire Brigade to Strengthen Investigative Capacity

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right), speaks with Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left); and Chairman of the Rural Water Supply Company, Homer Davis. Occasion was the commissioning of a water, energy and sanitation project at the Beersheba Primary School in St. Elizabeth on Friday (October 14).

Agriculture Ministry to Set Up School Garden at Beersheba Primary

Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, Mrs. Juliet Holness

Juliet Holness Attends Cyber Security Workshop

Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Parish Council, Glendon Harris.

New Female Ward for St. James Infirmary

Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr. Morais Guy. (File)

10 years ago Parliament

Opposition Welcomes Provisions of Road Traffic Act

Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr. Morais Guy is welcoming the provisions of the new Road Traffic Act, which is now before the House of Representatives. The updated law will repeal and replace the existing 1938 Act and will establish new offences as well as provide increased penalties for current wrongdoings. The legislation was passed last November...

Chairman of the organizing committee of the 2016 Organization Of Caribbean Utility Regulators, (OOCUR), Albert Gordon speaking during a press conference at the Wexford Hotel in Montego Bay on Tuesday October 18. In giving an update on the October 26-28 conference which takes place at the Secrets Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, Mr. Gordon who is also the Executive Director of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), stated that some 200 delegates are expected to attend.

10 years ago Technology

200 Delegates Expected for Caribbean Utility Regulators Conference

More than 200 delegates from 20 countries are expected in the island for the 14th annual Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) conference, which takes place at the Secrets Resort and Spa in Montego Bay from October 26 to 28. Chairman of the organising committee of OOCUR, Albert Gordon, said approximately 150 persons have already registered for the three-day event,...

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (File)

10 years ago Tourism

750 New Hotel Rooms for Trelawny

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says 750 new hotel rooms will be constructed in Trelawny. “We are close to signing off on all the paperwork and all the permits,” the Minister said, while speaking at a function at the Melia Braco Resort in Trelawny, on October 16. The Minister also noted that during the winter season, construction will commence...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaking at a function at the Melia Braco Resort in Rio Bueno, Trelawny, on October 16.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Names 13-Member NCC Board

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has named a 13-member National Cruise Council (NCC) Board to liaise and monitor cruise-shipping activities on behalf of the Government. The members of the Board are Michael Belnavis (Chairman); Harry Maragh, Marilyn Burrowes, Judy Schoenbein, John Byles, Michael Drakulich, Stephen Facey, William Tatham, Verna Lugg, Lee Bailey, Denny Chandiram, Jason Hall and Denton Edwards....

Recipients of the country’s fifth highest honour, the Order of Jamaica, share in a light moment after being presented with the award, during the National Honours and Awards ceremony held on National Heroes Day today (October 17) on the lawns of King’s House. From left are: Ambassador Anthony Johnson who received the award for distinguished national service in the public and private sectors and his contribution to the Jamaican foreign service; Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer for outstanding and distinguished advocacy for senior citizens in the fields of health and welfare; former Member of Parliament Dr. Kenneth Lee O’Neil Baugh, for his distinguished service to Parliament, public service and for his contribution to medicine; and Professor Renn Osmond Holness for outstanding contribution to the field of medicine.

10 years ago Executive

200 Persons Honoured at King’s House

A total of 200 Jamaicans were recognized for their outstanding contributions to nation building at the National Honours and Awards ceremony held on National Heroes Day today (October 17) on the lawns of King’s House. Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen who presided over the ceremony, presented the awardees, with their awards in the categories of...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (4th left) stands with the seven recipients of the 2016 Sam Sharpe Awardees, following the National Heroes Day Salute, Civic and Awards Ceremony, held in Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on October 17. The awardees from left are: Educator, Irvin Atkinson; Mirriam Williams of the Western Mirror; Hotelier Doris Morgan; Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mercedes Curry; Centenarian and former Nurse, Iris Denniston; Educator Vivian Douglas; and Football Coach, Tracy Reid.

10 years ago Culture

Seven Receive Sam Sharpe Award

One company and six individuals were presented with Sam Sharpe Awards by the St. James Parish Council at a civic ceremony held today, October 17, at Sam Sharpe Square, in Montego Bay. The recipients are: 100 year old Iris Denniston, for service in the field of Health; Vivian Douglas and Irvin Atkinson for their contribution to Education; Football Administrator and...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing the Jamaica Christian Diaspora Conference at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, St. James on October 14.

10 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Jamaica to Utilise Skills of the Diaspora as Part of Growth Strategy

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith says the Diaspora represents a wealth of human capital and expertise, which Jamaica will utilize as part of its growth strategy. She was addressing the Jamaica Christian Diaspora Conference at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites in St. James on October 13. Senator Johnson Smith said with this...