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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, addresses International Peace Day ceremony in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James, on September 21. (File photo)

More Resources for Police in St. James

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, says the Government will be allocating more resources to the St. James Police to tackle crime and violence. Addressing an International Peace Day ceremony in...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point to President and Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Puntacana hotel chain, Frank R. Rainieri. Occasion was a panel discussion as part of the annual meeting of the Clinton Global initiative (CGI) on ‘Sustaining Wanderlust Approaches to Inclusive Growth and Responsible Tourism’ held on September 20 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.

Gov’t Committed to Improving Living Conditions in Resort Areas

In this file photo, Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, shakes hands with Chairman of the China Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Hu Huaibang, following a signing ceremony for a framework cooperation agreement between the Government of Jamaica, CDB and the Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company.

JISCO Pledges to Ensure Sustainability of Alpart

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable, Andrew Holness with US President Barack Obama and First Lady, Michelle Obama, at a reception on September 20. Mr Holness is currently attending the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

PHOTO: PM Holness Meets President Obama, Mrs Obama

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, looks at equipment at the Sugar Industry Research Institute (SIRI) in Mandeville, which was donated by the European Union. Occasion was the opening of the Sugar Industry Authority’s (SIA) inaugural post-crop seminar at SIRI on September 21.

Standard to be Developed for Imported Sugar

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, emphasises a point while delivering the keynote address at the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission’s (BGLC) Gaming Industry Summit at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on Thursday, September 22. The event was held under the theme ‘Facing the Challenges. Navigating the Future’.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t to Merge Gaming Industry Regulatory Bodies

Jamaica’s state-run gaming industry regulatory authorities are to be merged into one governing body. Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, who has portfolio responsibility for the industry, says the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) and Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC) will be combined to form the new Gaming Commission. He said consideration will be given to incorporating...

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (second left), listens to Lab Supervisor, Althea Lawson (second right), as she explains the functions of the equipment donated by the European Union (EU), at the Sugar Industry Authority (SIA) inaugural post-crop seminar, at the Sugar Industry Research Institute (SIRI) in Mandeville, on September 21. Looking on (from left) are Head of Cooperation of the EU, Achim Shaffert, and Acting Director of Research at SIRI, Dr. Maureen Wilson.

10 years ago Agriculture

Discussions in Progress for Divestment of Sugar Factories

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, has indicated that ongoing discussions are being held with investors showing interest in the acquisition of certain sugar estates. Speaking at the Sugar Industry Authority (SIA) inaugural post-crop seminar in Mandeville, on September 21, Mr. Samuda said he is hoping to close a deal with prospective buyers interested in the Long...

Chairman of the Tourism Linkages Council, Adam Stewart, speaking at the launch of a $1-billion loan facility to assist small and medium-sized tourism enterprises to upgrade their properties and attractions, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay on September 21.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Linkages Council and JHTA Welcome $1-Billion Loan Facility

The Tourism Linkages Council and the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), have welcomed the $1-billion loan facility being made available by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) to assist small and medium-sized tourism enterprises to upgrade their properties and attractions. The money will be made available through the National Export-Import (EXIM) Bank. Endorsements came from Chairman of the Council, Adam...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness holds bilateral meeting with Costa Rica President H.E. Luis Guillermo Solís at the United Nations Headquarters this morning (Sept. 23).

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Holness Meets with Costa Rica President

Prime Minister Andrew Holness holds bilateral meeting with Costa Rica President H.E. Luis Guillermo Solís at the United Nations Headquarters this morning (Sept. 23).

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Projects Robust Cruise-Shipping Season

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says November will signal the start of a very robust cruise-shipping season, beginning with the inaugural visit of the world’s biggest cruise ship. According to Mr. Bartlett, Harmony of the Seas, the third Oasis-class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet of luxury vessels, will join its sister ships, the Oasis of the Seas and...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Security Ministry and Clergy to Sign MOU

The Ministry of National Security is to sign an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with members of the clergy for procedures to follow when taking in persons of interest to the police. According to Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, the existing MOU is outdated, and he is ensuring that the new process of dealing with wanted persons, weapons...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (right), display the partnership document for the Less Lethal Programme. Occasion was the handover of 3,500 less-lethal weapon kits, sponsored by the US Government, to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine on Wednesday (September 21). Sharing the moment is Commissioner or Police, Dr. Carl Williams.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Security Forces will not Allow Criminals to Take Control – Montague

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, is assuring the nation that the security forces will not allow criminal elements to take control of the society. He was addressing the handover of 3,500 less-lethal weapon kits to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Wednesday (September 21), at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. The kits were sponsored...