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

Update on the Sale of ALPART to JISCo.

On July 19, 2016, mining conglomerate, UC Rusal, finalized a private commercial transaction with China's Jinquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCo) for the sale of ALPART, one of Jamaica’s largest bauxite plants whose operations have been significantly scaled down since 2009....

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.

Kingston to Host Ska and Rocksteady Festival November 26

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.

Minister Shaw Hails Work of Jamaica Customs

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

Development Plans for Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre

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

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...

10 years ago Culture

National Festival Calendar to be Created

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange says her Ministry is working closely with the Ministry of Tourism towards maximising earnings from culture and entertainment. To this end, the Culture Ministry is in the process of establishing a National Calendar of major entertainment activities which will be marketed by the Tourism Ministry. “We are committed to...

Presenter from the United States, Damian Fagon, makes his contribution at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) forum on Castor Oil at the agency’s New Kingston headquarters, on August 9.

10 years ago Commerce

Castor Oil Industry Stakeholders to Benefit from Study

Stakeholders in the local castor oil industry have been given a first-hand look at an exclusive study geared at taking advantage of the burgeoning sector, by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO). Presented at JAMPRO’s New Kingston headquarters on August 9, the study examined recommendations for development and steps to capitalise on the Jamaica Black Castor Oil (JBCO) value chain. Presenter from...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), with noted Jamaican artist and art historian, Dr. David Boxer (seated), after he was conferred with the Order of Jamaica by Deputy Governor-General, Hon. Steadman Fuller (second right), during a special ceremony of investiture at Dr. Boxer’s home in St. Andrew on August 9. Also pictured is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

10 years ago Prime Minister

Prime Minister Hails Dr. David Boxer

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed renowned Jamaican artist and art historian, Dr. David Boxer, for his work in advancing the genre. “It is with great admiration that we recognise you, not just for your personal artistic genius but even moreso for what you have done for countless others in your unyielding passion to foster the growth...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with Patron of the National Baking Company Foundation, Mr. Butch Hendrickson, after a tour of the mobile classroom dubbed ‘Training Wheels’, which forms part of a Little Leaders programme launched by the Foundation, on August 9, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. The mobile classroom will host workshops across the island.

10 years ago EducationPrime Minister

No Compromise on ECC Standards – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there will be no compromise on the educational standards set by the Early Childhood Commission (ECC). He noted that the 17 early-childhood institutions which have already been certified through the quality assurance mechanism of the ECC stand as an indication of the level of quality required, adding that more work is to...