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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), shares pleasantries with Tourism Linkages Council member, Kevin Hendrickson (right), during the Ministry’s network strategy session at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday, August 10. Also sharing the moment is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith.

Tourism Providers to Benefit from $500-Million Loan Facility

The Tourism Ministry is partnering with the National Export-Import Bank to provide a $500-million loan facility for the sector’s small and medium-size goods and service providers. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said that negotiations are being finalised for the establishment...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Mrs. Colette Roberts-Risden (centre), in conversation with Parish Organiser for the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) in St. Andrew, Ingrid Hardy (left) and Guardian Life Executive Agent, Fay Hutchinson (right), during the launch of the NCSC’s series of Retirement Planning Seminars, on August 10 at Medallion Hall Hotel, in Kingston.

NCSC Launches Retirement Planning Seminars

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr., (centre), is taught a dance move by Tiana Foreman (right), a participant in the Youth Summer Day Camp being held at Church on the Rock on Mannings Hill Road in Kingston. The State Minister visited the camp on August 9. At left is Noel Haye, another youngster taking part in the camp, which will end on August 12.

Ministry to Focus on Crime Prevention among Youth

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson.

Farmers Encouraged to Practise Intercropping

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

Update on the Sale of ALPART to JISCo.

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), speaking to Chairman, Sounds and Pressure, Julian Reynolds (centre) and Director, Sounds and Pressure, Colin Leslie at the official launch of the first One World Ska and Rocksteady Music Festival, at the Knutsford Court Hotel on August 9.

10 years ago Culture

Kingston to Host Ska and Rocksteady Festival November 26

Kingston is to host the first annual One World Ska and Rocksteady Music Festival on November 26, 2016, at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, in Kingston. The aim of the event is to promote Kingston as a cultural tourism destination, which is in keeping with the city’s recent designation as a Creative City of Music by UNESCO. The festival was...

Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), speaks with Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese, during a meeting at the entity’s head office in Newport East, Kingston, on Tuesday, August 9.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Minister Shaw Hails Work of Jamaica Customs

Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, has hailed the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) as an important stakeholder in the country’s development. He said that in addition to revenue collections at the ports, the entity plays a key role in ensuring national safety and security. This is through monitoring of shipments to prevent the entry or export of contraband...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Dr. Delroy Gordon.

10 years ago Culture

Development Plans for Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre

Plans are under way to develop the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre into a prime venue for concerts and stage shows, shopping, dining and other activities. The facility, which houses an entertainment centre and the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, is a popular location for the staging of arts development programmes and national cultural celebrations organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission...

10 years ago Vision 2030Youth

UNFPA: Unleash the Power of the Youth, International Youth Day 2016

International Youth Day (IYD) is observed globally on August 12 each year to raise awareness on issues that affect youth. The theme of this year’s IYD is “The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Production and Consumption.” More than 500 million youth worldwide live in poverty and lack access to vital resources to secure their basic needs. Available...

United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Road Safety and President, Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Jean Todt (left), is greeted by Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen, on his arrival at the Police Traffic Headquarters in Kingston on August 10.

10 years ago Transport

UN Official Urges Police Not to Let Up on Road Safety

United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt, is imploring members of the Police Traffic Division to remain resolute in carrying out their duties in order to ensure the safety of Jamaicans on the nation’s roads. He was speaking to JIS News following a tour of the Police Traffic Headquarters in Kingston on August 9. Studies indicate that...

St. James Farm Queen 2016 Sofiya Clennon (3rd right), visits the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) booth at the St. James Business, Health and Opportunities Fair at the Montpelier Agricultural Showground on August 4. Others (from left) are JAS Secretary for St. James, Shanacay Yee; Nethel Scarlett and Clover Record.

10 years ago AgricultureCommerceHealth & Wellness

Scores Turn out for Montpelier Business, Health Fair

Scores of residents turned out at the Montpelier Agricultural Showground on August 4 for the staging of a business, health and opportunities fair. Held under the theme ‘Local Economic Development: Building Communities…Improving Lives and Livelihood’, the event saw more than 18 public- and private-sector entities displaying their products and services. It was organised by the Social Development Commission (SDC) in...

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (second left), in discussion with United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt (left), at a road-safety luncheon, held on August 9, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in New Kingston. Others (from third left) are Head of the Traffic and Highway Division, Senior Superintendent of Police, Calvin Allen and President of the Jamaica Automobile Association, Earl Jarrett.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Gov’t Committed to Reduction in Road Crashes

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr, says the Government is committed to implementing the “necessary measures” to ensure sustainable reduction in road crashes. Addressing a road-safety luncheon in honour of the United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt, who visited on August 9, Senator Charles commended the various partners in...