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Businessman Giuseppe Maffessanti (left), and Dr. Marco Brown (right), point out the roads named in their honour on a signboard unveiled by Mayor of Montego Bay, Glendon Harris (centre). Occasion was a function held recently at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in Catherine Hall, St. James, to recognise nine outstanding residents of the parish for their contributions to the city in the areas of business, politics and sports.
Businessman Giuseppe Maffessanti (left), and Dr. Marco Brown (right), point out the roads named in their honour on a signboard unveiled by Mayor of Montego Bay, Glendon Harris (centre). Occasion was a function held recently at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in Catherine Hall, St. James, to recognise nine outstanding residents of the parish for their contributions to the city in the areas of business, politics and sports.

Gov’t Focused on Strengthening Communities

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government is focused on empowering citizens to play a more integral role in nation building. The objectives, he said, are to build community partnership in reducing crime, and...
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Operations at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Charlton McFarlane speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on May 3, at the company’s head office.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Operations at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Charlton McFarlane speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on May 3, at the company’s head office.

Importance of Civil Registration Highlighted
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), exchanges greetings with 2015 GraceKennedy/Heather Little-White Household Worker of the Year awardee, Rosetta Steer at the launch the 2016 programme at the company’s Harbour Street headquarters, Downtown Kingston on Friday, May 6.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), exchanges greetings with 2015 GraceKennedy/Heather Little-White Household Worker of the Year awardee, Rosetta Steer at the launch the 2016 programme at the company’s Harbour Street headquarters, Downtown Kingston on Friday, May 6.

Household Workers Unsung Heroes – Minister Robinson
Minister of Finance and Public Service, Audley Shaw (second left), with (from left): President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards; Managing Director at the National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank), Lisa Bell and Chief Executive Officer at PetroCaribe Development Fund, Dr. Wesley Hughes. The occasion was EXIM Bank’s 30th anniversary customer appreciation event on May 6 at the bank’s offices on Hope Road.
Minister of Finance and Public Service, Audley Shaw (second left), with (from left): President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards; Managing Director at the National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank), Lisa Bell and Chief Executive Officer at PetroCaribe Development Fund, Dr. Wesley Hughes. The occasion was EXIM Bank’s 30th anniversary customer appreciation event on May 6 at the bank’s offices on Hope Road.

Head of EXIM Bank Pledges Continued Support
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), is engaged by Country Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Denise Herbol (centre), at the launch of ‘Operation Uplift’, a new strategy to fight human trafficking in Jamaica, at the Police Officers’ Club on May 6. At right is Director of the Fi Wi Jamaica Project, Professor Rosalea Hamilton.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), is engaged by Country Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Denise Herbol (centre), at the launch of ‘Operation Uplift’, a new strategy to fight human trafficking in Jamaica, at the Police Officers’ Club on May 6. At right is Director of the Fi Wi Jamaica Project, Professor Rosalea Hamilton.

USAID Joins JCF to Highlight Human Trafficking

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State Minister in the Finance and Public Service Ministry, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), having a light exchange with President of the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association of Jamaica (CBFFAJ), Marcia Bent (right), at the group’s 50th anniversary banquet, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on May 7. At centre is the Association’s first President, Louis Williams, who was one of the persons honoured at the function.
Finance & Public Service

Customs Brokers Hailed for Work in Global Trade

State Minister in the Finance and Public Service Ministry, Hon. Fayval Williams, has hailed customs brokers and freight forwarders for their work in facilitating global trade. Speaking at a banquet to mark the 50th anniversary of the Custom Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association of Jamaica (CBFFAJ), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on May 7, the State Minister...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Justice

Human Traffickers to be Tried by Judge Alone

Persons charged with human trafficking in Jamaica will soon be tried without a jury. This was stated by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, at the launch of ‘Operation Uplift’, a new strategy to fight human trafficking in Jamaica, at the Police Officers’ Club on May 6. Mr. Chuck pointed out that the recommendation for trial by judge only was...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
EducationInformationYouth

Voluntary Contributions Being Accommodated Under New Tuition Fee Policy

School administrators have been advised that voluntary contributions from parents and other stakeholders towards their institutions’ development will be accommodated under the Government’s proposed tuition fee policy. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, who made the disclosure, emphasized, however, that contributions sought should not be regarded as mandatory payments. Additionally, he said the Ministry would be “strongly”...
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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), and Chief Executive Officer of Rainforest Seafoods, Brian Jardim, peruse a package of fish nuggets during a tour of the entity’s plant on Slipe Road in Kingston, on Friday, May 6.
AgricultureCommerce

Conch Cess to Be Reduced By US$0.25 Cents

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, has announced that there will be a reduction in the cess on local conch from US$0.75 cents to US$0.50 cents per pound, this year. He made the announcement during a press conference following a tour of the Rainforest Seafoods plant on Slipe Road in Kingston, on Friday, May 6. Mr. Samuda...
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Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ Girl of the Year, Shevone Smith (left) and Boy of the Year, Patrick Morris, display their trophies at the National Achievement Day Expo held recently, at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon.
AgricultureCommerce

Agriculture Minister Announces $2 Million Prize for 4-H Champions

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, has announced that the 2016 Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ Boy and Girl of the Year will each receive $1 million as part of their prize. He said the award is intended to serve as an incentive for more young people to pursue careers in the agricultural sector, including establishing their own businesses,...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (seated right), and Director and Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Cluster Office for the Caribbean, Katherine Grigsby, prepare to sign the US$ 60,000 funding agreement for the revision of the National Culture Policy. The support is being provided by UNESCO’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD). Observing (from left, standing) are: Secretary General, Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, Everton Hannam; Principal Director of Culture in the Ministry, Dr. Janice Lindsay; and Cultural Programme Specialist, UNESCO Cluster Office, Yuri Peshkov. The signing ceremony was held on May 5, at the Ministry’s head office in Kingston.
Culture

Minister Grange Looks to Position Culture as Growth Driver

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is moving to strengthen partnerships with key Ministries as it looks to position culture as a driver of economic growth in Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, said there will be increased engagement with the Ministries of Tourism; Education, Youth, and Information; Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries; Economic Growth and Job Creation;...
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