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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), demonstrates his artistic skills under the guidance of Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth-based artisan Janette Kaloo, during a recent tour of resort entities in the community.

Treasure Beach Contributes US$82.4M to National Tourism Earnings

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has lauded resort operators in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, for enabling Jamaica to gross approximately US$2.6 billion in earnings from visitor arrivals in 2015. “Treasure Beach contributed US$82.4 million of that amount; and you do...

New Database Supporting Jamaica’s Fight Against Human Trafficking

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses the 52nd Annual JTA Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa in St. James, on August 24.

Gov’t Recommits to Creating Safer Environments in Schools

Recipients of 2016/17 Jamaica Private Power Company (JPPC) scholarships perform during the energy company’s awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on August 26. Nine children were awarded scholarships, valued at $50,000 each per annum for five years, for success attained in the 2016 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT).

Gov’t Seeking to Strengthen Community Support for Primary Schools

Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Research Officer, Elroy Galbraith, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

CAC Encourages Greater Utilization of Its Services

Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Executive Director, Dr. Delroy Gordon (left), presents 2016 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition entrant, Ruth Howard, with the ‘Best Overall Writer’ trophy.

10 years ago CultureEntertainment

JCDC to Begin Accepting Entries for 2017 Competitions on Sept. 1

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will begin accepting entries for its annual competitions for 2017, on September 1. These engagements include: the Jamaica Gospel Song, Children's Gospel Song, Festival Song, Festival Queen, Visual Arts, Culinary Arts, Literary Arts Competitions and Creative Writing Competition and Exhibition, as well as the World Reggae Dance Championship. Entries will also be accepted for...

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (second right), and Director of Fisheries in the Ministry, Gilbert Kong (second left), observe as vendors prepare fish for sale, prior to the start of the opening ceremony for a wellness fair co-hosted by the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Community Safety and Security Branch and the Greenwich Farm Fisherfolks Beach Watch Community Group, at the Greenwich Farm fishing village, located along Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, on August 26.

10 years ago AgricultureCommerce

Gov’t Hints at Possible Renovation of Greenwich Farm Fishing Village

There are indications that the Government is giving consideration to renovating the Greenwich Farm fishing village located along Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, hinted at this while addressing the opening ceremony for a wellness fair in the community on August 26. Mr. Samuda told the residents that “I am going to...

Rank and file members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) display body-worn cameras during the launch at the Police Commissioner’s Office in St. Andrew, on August 25.

10 years ago National Security and PeaceTechnology

Greater Use of Technology to Further Reduce Crime Recommended

Greater use of technology is being recommended to further reduce crime in Jamaica. This has been proposed by Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley. He contends that the level of sophistication to which crime has been elevated through the use of technology, justifies the police moving to adopt more innovative approaches to curtailing it. Dr. Wheatley...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), makes a point to (from left) hotel operator, Kay Gordon; and Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) South Coast Chapter Chairman, Jason Henzell, during a recent tour of resorts and attractions in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth. The tour followed the launch of a $20 million community tourism loan facility for the operators of small resorts and attractions in the community.

10 years ago Tourism

$20M Funding Support for Tourism in Treasure Beach

The Ministry of Tourism has established a $20 million loan facility for the operators of small resorts and attractions in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth. Beneficiaries can access up to $2 million each under the scheme, which is being financed by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and administered by Jamaica National Small Business Loans Limited. This provision is part of the...

Attorney General and West Central St. James Member of Parliament, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (right, standing), addressing residents attending a parenting seminar at Howard Cooke Primary School in Montego Bay on Thursday August 25.

10 years ago Justice

Parenting Support Programme Launched in West Central St. James

Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, has launched a parenting support programme in West Central St. James, for which she is the Member of Parliament. The initiative aims to better enable parents and other residents to build strong families capable of providing the necessary foundations to support their children’s growth and development. The programme will be highlighted by, among other...

10 years ago Tourism

Minister Bartlett Heads Delegation to Visit Canada

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, heads a Jamaican delegation which departs for Canada on Monday, August 29, for industry stakeholder discussions on strategies to boost visitor arrivals from that country. Speaking with JIS News, Mr. Bartlett said the meetings will involve representatives of several of Jamaica’s longstanding partners, including airlines, tour operators and travel agents. Additionally, he said the opportunity...

Body-worn cameras on display during the launch of the project, at the Police Commissioner’s Office, in St. Andrew, on August 25.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Body Cameras to be Deployed in Six Police Divisions

A total of 120 body cameras are to be deployed in six police divisions across Kingston and St. Andrew, with the aim of building a strong and effective police force. The first areas to benefit include St. Andrew Central, St. Andrew South, Kingston Eastern, Kingston Central and the Motorised Patrol and Traffic Divisions. Over time, the body camera project, which...