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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), having a light exchange with (from left), Honorary Life President of the Jamaica Diabetes Association, Professor Errol Morrison and Executive Chairman of Sun Spice Seasonings, Maurice Ellis. The occasion was the recent 22nd Annual International Diabetes Conference, which was held at the Hyatt Ziva Hotel, Rose Hall, St. James.

Country to Build on Health Tourism

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the country will be building on the lucrative health tourism market, and the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes will be a major focal point. The Minister, who was speaking at the recent...

Design and Décor student at Abilities Foundation, Onandi Moha, sewing buttons on a shirt he made.

Abilities Foundation Resolute in Helping Persons with Disabilities

Students of the Black River High School, in St. Elizabeth, perform during the launch of the Positive Behaviour Intervention Support (PBIS) programme at the school, on April 22.

Black River High Adopts PBIS Programme

Principal Director of Culture in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dr. Janice Lindsay, addresses the media launch of the One Love Festival on April 27 at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Regional Headquarters on Mona Road, Kingston. The festival will be held on May 28 and 29 in Odaiba, Japan.

Japan Hailed as Strong Supporter of Jamaican Culture

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), examines a canister made from calabash at Expo Jamaica 2016 held recently at the National Arena in Kingston. Manager at Things Jamaican, Janine Taylor, points out the features.

Jamaica 55 to Highlight Creative Industries

Permanent Secretary in the Labour and Social Security Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), engages in conversation with Head of Guidance at the Holy Trinity High School, Daniel Daley and Director of Corporate Planning in the Ministry, Andrea Patterson Morris. They were at the ‘Life After Fifth Form’ career development exercise held at the Holy Trinity High School in Kingston on April 28.

10 years ago Youth

Youth Urged to Make Use of Education and Entrepreneurial Grants

Young people are being encouraged to take advantage of the education and entrepreneurial grants available through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to pursue higher education or establish small businesses. “For persons, who are struggling to finance themselves, this programme is geared towards assisting you,” said Senior Labour Market Analyst in the Ministry, Shaine Palmer. He was addressing a...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), shares a moment with teachers and students from Alpha Infant, St. Josephs Primary, Gregory Park Primary and Mount Moreland Primary and Junior High Schools. Occasion was the Proclamation ceremony declaring May 3 as Read Across Jamaica Day at King’s House on Thursday, April 28.

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May 3 is Read Across Jamaica Day

Schools across the island will observe Read Across Jamaica Day on May 3. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, read the proclamation during a brief ceremony at King’s House on April 28. The annual day, organised by the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), aims to promote the importance of literacy. It is part of activities to mark Education...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd right), having a light discussion with President and Chief Operating Officer, Air Canada Vacations, Eamonn Ferrin (left), during a tour of the exhibition hall at the 2016 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tourism trade show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on April 30. Tourism Director, Paul Pennycook (2nd left) and President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Nicola Madden Greig, share the moment.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Anticipates 3% Growth

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is anticipating a 3 per cent increase in arrivals, when figures for the just concluded 2015/16 Winter Tourist season are compiled. The Minister told JIS News that the season, which ran from December 15, 2015 to April 15, 2016, could have been impacted by the February 25 general elections as well as the presence of...

His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie (3rd right) and his wife, Princess Saba Kebede (2nd right), bid farewell to Priest Douglas Smith (left), and other members of the 50th Anniversary Haile Selassie Visit Commemoration Committee, before he departed the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, on April 30, following their nine-day visit. At left (partially hidden), is Committee Chair, Professor Michael Barnett of the University of the West Indies and at right is Marlon Stewart-Gaynor.

10 years ago Official Visits

Prince Sahle-Selassie Ends Visit

His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie and his wife, Princess Saba Kebede, departed the island on April 30, following their nine-day visit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the State visit of his grandfather, the late Emperor of Ethiopia, His Imperial Majesty, Haile Selassie. The Prince, who spoke with JIS News before leaving the Sangster International Airport, in Montego Bay,...

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, speaking at the opening of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tourism trade show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on April 29.

10 years ago Tourism

Jamaica Continues To Perform Well – JHTA Head

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, says Jamaica continues to perform well in terms of attracting visitors to the island, with just over 2 million arrivals recorded in 2015. Speaking at the opening of the 2016 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tourism trade show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on April...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), with (from left): Director of Tourism, Paul Pennycook; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffiths; President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig and General Manager of Melia Braco Village Resort, in Trelawny, Demitris Kosvoganis. Occasion was the opening of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tourism trade show, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on April 29.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister to Sign Agreement with Cuba May 6

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says he will be signing an agreement with his tourism counterpart in Cuba, which will facilitate multi-destination marketing between the countries. Addressing the official opening of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Trade Show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on April 29, Mr. Bartlett also said that another agreement is to be...

10 years ago Office of the Cabinet

No Dam in Bog Walk Gorge

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says no consideration is being given by the Government to convert the Bog Walk Gorge, in St. Catherine, into a dam. This venture was being contemplated by the previous administration, consequent on the North-South Highway development, which currently provides an alternative route for vehicular...