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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), delivers a Statement to the House of Representatives. (FILE)

IMF Team to Discuss Programme Post Current Agreement

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is to arrive in the island on July 20 to discuss an appropriate programme for Jamaica, after the current agreement ends next year. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), embraces CEO of ListenMi Caribbean Limited, Miss Kenia Mattis, one of 27 recipients of awards of up to $4 million towards business development through the Innovation Grant from New Ideas to Entrepreneurship (IGNITE), a pilot project by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ). The ceremony was hosted at the Spanish Court Hotel on July 19.

PM Says Government Deliberate in Supporting Businesses

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (second left), engages in a light discussion with several of Jamaica’s Government Ministers prior to the start of a bilateral meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (July 18). They are (from left) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. Prime Minister Rowley is in the island on an official visit from July 17-21.

PM of Trinidad Says Visitors will be Treated with Respect

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator Ruel Reid, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Senator Reid Wants More Teachers to be Trained in Special Education

Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, David Prendergast.

Visit of T&T PM Provides Opportunity to Address Challenges – Prendergast

10 years ago Prime Minister

Government Committed To Promoting New Businesses – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (Tuesday July 19) presented the Innovation Grant from New Ideas to Entrepreneur (IGNITE) award to 27 entrepreneurs, at the Spanish Court Hotel. The Development Bank of Jamaica’s IGNITE, is a pilot project under which up to $4 million (or 70% of a project’s cost) is provided to implement innovation activities in support of the creation and...

Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook (right), looks at the design for The Renfrew at the launch of the hotel project in New Kingston on July 18. Architect Evan Williams (left) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Downsound Records, Josef Bogdanovich, are the partners in the project.

10 years ago Tourism

Jamaica and Mexico to Explore Investment in Local Timeshare Industry

The Tourism Ministry will host a group of investors from Los Cabos, Mexico, in August to explore business opportunities in the local timeshare industry. The disclosure was made by Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, who delivered remarks on behalf of Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, at the project launch of New Kingston’s latest hotel, The Renfrew, on July 18. Mr....

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), addresses journalists after his tour of Ocho Rios, in St. Ann, recently. At right is Minister of Labour and Social Security, and member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

10 years ago Tourism

Multi-Destination Marketing Arrangement Close – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica is close to finalising a multi-destination marketing arrangement with Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News the Minister informed that an agreement has already been signed with Cuba and he expects to ink a deal with Mexico before the end of July. Discussions are under...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), inspecting craft items at the Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards Ceremony on July 12, at the New Kingston Business Centre. Others (from second left) are Craft Coordinator at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Violet Crutchley; Director, Organisation of American States (OAS) Country Office, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel and Executive Director (TPDCo), Dennis Hickey. (FILE)

10 years ago Tourism

180 Artisans Trained

The Ministry of Tourism and international partners have spent US$500,000 to train and certify 180 artisans under the Craft Enhancement Project. The programme, which was part of a larger regional project being undertaken by the Organization of American States (OAS), resulted in Jamaica topping the region with its outcomes. “From the overall results of this regional project most progress was...

10 years ago Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister Commends Government of Trinidad

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has hailed the Trinidadian Government for efforts made to solve issues relating to treatment of Jamaicans at the country’s port of entry. Speaking at a press conference on July 18 at the Office of the Prime Minister, Mrs. Johnson Smith said it is a demonstration of good...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) observes as visitors are given a dance lesson during a tour of the Falmouth pier in Trelawny on July 14.

10 years ago Local GovernmentTourism

Maintain Falmouth as Visitor-Friendly Town – McKenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said the Trelawny Parish Council must work to maintain Falmouth as a visitor-friendly town. This, he said, is to ensure that the Falmouth pier continues to be the premier port of call for mega vessels. “The ships are doing their part in coming here, so we have to give them...

A section of the large crowd which took part in a Peace March in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 18. The march was organised by the Youth Organization for Upliftment and iLove, iLive, iGive Foundation and was addressed by a number of political, civic and religious leaders, including Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Hundreds Take Part in Peace March in Mobay

Hundreds of residents from various communities in St. James took part in a peace march along the major thoroughfares in Montego Bay on July 18. The march, organised by the Youth Organization for Upliftment and iLove, iLive, iGive Foundation, culminated in a mass rally in Sam Sharpe Square, where participants were addressed by Minister of State in the Ministry of...