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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer, addresses a town hall meeting at the Seventh-day Adventist conference centre in Mount Salem, St. James, on Thursday (September 22).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer, addresses a town hall meeting at the Seventh-day Adventist conference centre in Mount Salem, St. James, on Thursday (September 22).

Justices of The Peace Warned

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer, says legislation is coming to punish Justices of the Peace (JPs) who breach the code of conduct governing the office. Speaking at a town hall meeting at the Seventh-day Adventist conference...
Acting Principal Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sonia Hyman (right), and Legal Officer with the Access to Information Unit, Shereika Hemmings-Allison, in conversation at the opening of a training session at Jamaica House on September 23 for Access to Information Responsible Officers in the public sector.
Acting Principal Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sonia Hyman (right), and Legal Officer with the Access to Information Unit, Shereika Hemmings-Allison, in conversation at the opening of a training session at Jamaica House on September 23 for Access to Information Responsible Officers in the public sector.

Cabinet to Receive Draft Information Management Policy
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dionne Jennings, delivering portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson’s message at the opening of the Centre of Excellence in Catherine Hall, St. James, on September 21.
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dionne Jennings, delivering portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson’s message at the opening of the Centre of Excellence in Catherine Hall, St. James, on September 21.

Minister Says Welfare of Persons with Disabilities Top Priority
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)
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
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.
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

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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.
Transport

JISCO Pledges to Ensure Sustainability of Alpart

Chinese company Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO) has committed to putting measures in place to ensure the sustainability of operations at Alpart, which it purchased earlier this year. Chairman of JISCO, China’s fifth largest aluminium provider, Chen Chunming, said the company will make every effort to modernise the St. Elizabeth-based plant in order to have it operational long-term. He...
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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.
Agriculture

Standard to be Developed for Imported Sugar

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is to create a standard to effectively protect the local sugar industry from illegally imported sugar. This disclosure was made by Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, at the opening of a two-day Sugar Industry Authority (SIA) seminar and exposition in Mandeville on September 21. He said the measure is necessary...
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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’.
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...
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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.
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...
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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.
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...
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