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Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Niu Qingbao (fourth left, front row); Acting Director of the Scholarship and Assistance Unit of the Finance Ministry, Kelli-Ann Garrick (third left, front row); and President of the Jamaica-China Friendship Association Limited, Irena Cousins (second left, front row), with some of the recipients of scholarships to study in China. The occasion was the handover of Letters of Admission to universities in China, at the Chinese Embassy in Kingston on July 22.

Students get Letters of Admission to Study in China

The Chinese Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, has awarded 10 Jamaican students full scholarships to study in China. Official letters of admission to several Chinese Universities were handed over to the students at...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses National Security Conference on Citizen Security at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on July 21.

State Minister Says Jamaicans Must Plan Their Families

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and Guardian Life Limited President, Eric Hosin, cut the ribbon to officially open the Guardian Life Mobile Medical Unit, at their headquarters in New Kingston, on July 21.

Prime Minister Calls on Motorists to Take it Easy on the Roads

Eastern Regional Manager of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), David Reid.

JCDC Brings Independence Celebrations to Communities

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. (File photo)

Gov’t Addressing Court Delays

CEO/Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese (left) and Sir Charles Montgomery K.B.E, Director General of Border Force UK (centre), signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), between Jamaica and the United Kingdom (UK). The MOU will strengthen the current partnership between the Jamaica Customs Agency and the UK’s Border Force. Viewing the proceeding is British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mr. David Fitton.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Jamaica Customs and UK Border Force strengthens partnerships with signing of Memorandum of Understanding

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and the United Kingdom’s (UK) Border Force on July 21, 2016, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will see both organisations collaborating on cross-border initiatives to include combating transnational crime and cross-border illicit trading activities. This collaboration between Jamaica and the United Kingdom will allow both countries to address major common threats at their...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (right), addresses the large gathering at the National Security Conference on Citizen Security held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday, July 21.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Minister Montague Pleased with Turnout for Security Conference

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says he was pleased with the turnout of residents in western Jamaica for the National Conference on Citizen Security held on July 21 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. “We catered for 700 persons (and) at one point we had over 1, 200 persons…I was very moved by the turnout and...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton addresses Town Hall Meeting at the Sandy Bank Primary School in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, on July 21. He announced that Jamaica will shortly be participating in a number of clinical trials with a view to finding a vaccine to treat the Zika Virus.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Takes Part in Clinical Trials for Zikv

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says Jamaica will shortly be participating in a number of clinical trials in the drive to find a vaccine to treat the Zika Virus (ZIKV). Addressing a Ministry of Health/Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) Parish Town Hall Meeting at the Sandy Bank Primary School in St. Elizabeth on July 21, the Minister...

Project Consultant for the Seville Emancipation Jubilee, Joan Seagears (right), has a good laugh during her address at a recent JIS Think Tank, where she provided details about the Emancipation Jubilee slated for Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann, from July 31 into Emancipation Day, August 1. Area Sales Director for Jewel Resorts, Charmaine Deane; and Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) Special Projects Director and Archaeologist, Dorrick Gray, share the moment.

10 years ago CultureEntertainment

6,000 Expected to Attend Emancipation Jubilee

More than 6,000 patrons are expected to attend the 19th staging of the Emancipation Jubilee to be held at the Seville Heritage Park in St Ann. The cultural event, under the theme: ‘United and Free…What a Jubilee’, will be held from July 31 into Emancipation Day on August 1. It is being organised by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT)...

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable
Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

10 years ago Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Satisfied With Assurances

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has indicated his satisfaction with Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’s assurances that his Government is taking the necessary steps to address the immigration challenges faced by some Jamaicans travelling to that country. He said the Trinidadian Government, led by Dr the Hon. Keith Rowley, has agreed to effectively implement...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in dialogue with Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, during a reception hosted in Dr. Rowley’s honour at Vale Royal on July 20. (File)

10 years ago Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Says Cooperation to be Given Priority

The Prime Ministers of Jamaica and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago have agreed to prioritise the Framework Bilateral Cooperation agreement currently under consideration, to enable enhanced dialogue and cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, yesterday (July 21), said the agreement...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (left); General Manager, Country Department, Caribbean Group, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones (centre), sign the loan agreement for the US$100 million Financial System Reform Support Programme, during a ceremony at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston, yesterday (July 21). Standing is Senior Negotiations Officer, International Programme, Management Branch, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Nadine James and at right is Executive Director, IDB, Jerry Butler.

10 years ago Finance & Public ServiceVision 2030

US$100 Million to Boost Investment

The Government has received a US$100-million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), to increase access to financing for firms and individuals as well as improving the regulation and supervision of the country’s financial system. Dubbed the ‘Financial System Reform Support Programme’, the initiative seeks to promote private investment and reduce the cost of, and the perceived level of difficulty...