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Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook (centre), enjoys a light moment with (from left): Executive Director of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Camille Needham; President of the JHTA, Nicola Madden-Greig; Head of the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley; and Director of Business Process Outsourcing and Hospitality at C&W Business, Andrew Fazio. Occasion was the launch of the 2016 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on April 12.

JTB Looking to Boost Business from Latin America and Caribbean

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) will be looking to secure new business from tourism markets in Latin America and the Caribbean during the 26th staging of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade expo. Billed as the largest tourism trade show...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) observes as newly appointed State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Everald Warmington, takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office, during his swearing in ceremony at King’s House on April 13, 2016.

Everald Warmington Appointed State Minister in OPM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses a Ministry of National Security-organised town hall meeting on April 12 at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James.

Government Will Keep Its Commitments – PM

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), greets Acting Head of Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Belize, the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos Islands and Cayman Islands, Jesús Orús Báguena, during the Caribbean Creative Industries Management Unit (CCIMU) workshop at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday, April 12.

Gov’t Targeting Maximum Benefits for Jamaica from the Creative Industries

Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Co-Chairman, Richard Byles, addressing EPOC’s monthly media briefing held recently at Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited’s head office in New Kingston,

Jamaica Remains Ahead of the IMF’s Primary Surplus and NIR Targets

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the Ministry’s ‘Keep the Children Safe from Sexual Violence’ forum, which was held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday, April 12.

10 years ago Youth

Child Development Agency’s Services to be Strengthened

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government will be boosting the support services provided by the Child Development Agency (CDA). Mr. Green advises that the Ministry and CDA have discussed the proposed strengthening of the agency’s team of psychologists and psychiatrists to ensure that when reports are made by victims of child abuse, “support...

Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, Minister of Health and Wellness.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged To Fight Against Diabetes

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging all Jamaicans to be involved in the fight against diabetes. In his message for World Health Day which was observed on April 7 under the theme ‘Stay Super – Beat Diabetes’, the Minister said that individuals, the private sector, all Government agencies and civil society should all play their part...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), held at the chamber’s downtown Kingston chambers on April 12. At left is Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke.

10 years ago Local Government

Minister McKenzie to Discuss Street Light Service with JPS

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, will be meeting with representatives from the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) this week to discuss the current arrangements regarding street lights. Addressing the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), at its downtown Kingston chambers today (April 12), Mr. McKenzie said he is dissatisfied with the...

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Entities to Showcase Products at Expo Jamaica

A number of tourism entities will be showcasing their products and services at ‘Expo Jamaica’ 2016, slated for April 14 to 17 at the National Arena and National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston. These include hotels, attractions, restaurants, and ground transportation and shopping providers. These entities are participating in the ‘Experience Jamaica’ initiative, which is geared at encouraging persons living...

Gynaecologist and member of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) board, Dr. Wendel Guthrie.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Making Strides in Reducing Cervical Cancer

The Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) says the country is making strides in reducing cervical cancer through increased screenings and public education. In an interview with JIS News, Gynaecologist and member of the JCS board, Dr. Wendel Guthrie, said the prevalence of cervical cancer in Jamaica is fewer than 30 per 100,000 persons, while in other developing countries, the rate is 40...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Regional Manager, Jamaica Post, Sheldon Gray, discuss how newly installed private letter boxes in the St. John’s Heights community will provide greater convenience for residents, who will use the service. The mailboxes were commissioned into service during a ceremony held in the St. Catherine community on Sunday (April 10). It is an initiative of the St. John’s Heights Citizens’ Association Benevolent Society and carried out in partnership with Jamaica Post.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

St. Catherine Community Launches Landscaping Business

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has lauded the St. John’s Heights Citizens’ Association Benevolent Society on its move to clean the community and safeguard the health of residents, through the launch of a landscaping business. “This is a demonstration of what community spirit should be all about and you are worth emulating,” he said at the launching...

Manager for Market Development at JAMPRO, Berletta Henlon Forrester, provides details about JAMPRO’s Buyers’ Programme at a recent JIS Think Tank.

10 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO Boosting Buyer Attendance for Expo Jamaica

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is seeking to bolster buyer participation in its upcoming Expo Jamaica 2016. Through its ‘Buyers’ Programme’, the agency is inviting potential buyers to visit the show and have meaningful business-to-business discussions with local producers and service providers. Already, over 470 buyers have registered for the April 14 to 17 event, with 265 of these being...