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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), addresses sector representatives during a stakeholders meeting at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Friday, March 11. Also participating were, from left: Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) Dennis Hickey; and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith.

Tourism Minister Encouraged by the Outcome of Stakeholder Meetings in Montego Bay

Newly appointed Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says he is encouraged by feedback which he received from sector stakeholders with whom he met at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, on Friday, March 11, as part of his schedule of familiarization...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (2nd right), listens as Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), addresses staff at a meeting at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices on Friday, March 11. Also listening, from second left, are: State Minister, Hon. Rudyard Spencer; and Financial Secretary, Devon Rowe.

State Minister Commits to Ensuring Jamaica Meets IMF Targets

Cultural and Creative Industries vital to Economic Growth – Grange

Minister of Sate with responsibility for the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, addresses staff at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service on March 11.

Finance Ministry to Wrap Up Negotiations with Remaining Public Sector Groups

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), is in discussion with Senior Sales Agent at Flow, Cherifa McBean, during Thursday’s (March 10) media launch for the Expo Jamaica 2016 trade show at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Minister Samuda Pledges Open Door Policy

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks with President for the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Michelle Chung, during the launch of Expo Jamaica 2016 held on the lawns of Pegasus Hotel on March 10.

10 years ago AgricultureCommerce

Merger of Industry and Agriculture a Strategic Move – Samuda

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, said the merger of the Industry portfolio with Agriculture is a strategic move aimed at accelerating business development and job creation. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mr. Samuda said the merger will better enable the country to realize the unlimited potential of both sectors. “Agriculture and Fisheries will...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), addresses executive members of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) and Ministry officials at his New Kingston offices on March 10. At right is President, JHTA, Nicola Madden Greig.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Calls for Strengthening of Linkages

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is calling for the strengthening of linkages between hoteliers and agro producers in order to increase the use of locally grown produce in the tourism sector. “The capacity to do so is what we must generate. There has to be partnership and collaboration because some of the entities may have to partner with local...

Strategic consultant and futurist, David Houle (left) makes a presentation to a group of business leaders attending a forum held at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation’s (JAMPRO) headquarters in New Kingston on March 10.

10 years ago Commerce

Private Sector Members Discuss Business Branding of Jamaica

Some of the country’s key business people participated in a discussion forum where they examined the business branding of Jamaica as a key pillar in positioning the country as a premier destination for trade and investments. The event, organised by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), was held on Thursday (March 10) at the Trafalagar Road offices. It was addressed by well-known...

Head of Department, Secondary Education and Professional Studies at the Mico University College, Valri Morgan, addresses at recent JIS Think Tank.

10 years ago Education

Mico Adjusting Programmes to fill Gaps in Education System

The Mico University College is adjusting its teaching programmes to fill gaps identified in the 2015 National Education Inspectorate (NEI) Report. The report, which assessed about 1,000 primary and secondary schools, cited weaknesses in leadership and management, student progress and teaching/learning methods, among other areas. Head of Department, Secondary Education and Professional Studies at Mico, Valri Morgan, said the teacher...

$Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Maurice Smith (right), speaks with National Mathematics Coordinator in the Ministry, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, during the opening ceremony for the fourth staging of the National Mathematics Expo on Thursday (March 10) at the Old Library, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, St. Andrew.$

10 years ago Education

Special Attention for Schools with Most Students Scoring Grade Four in Math

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be placing special focus on secondary schools where the majority of students are scoring grade four in Mathematics at the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) level. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Maurice Smith, said the move is part of initiatives to improve student performance in the subject area. “We have an initiative...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (File Photo).

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Says Tax Threshold of $1.5 Million is only a Start

Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the plan to increase the income tax threshold to $1.5 million in the upcoming financial year is only a start, as the Government is also committed to providing tax relief for persons earning more. “Even as we want to start with those earning below $1.5 million, we know that those...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), in discussion with Director General of the Environment Division, Dr. Sharon Crooks, at a meeting with Senior Managers, at 16A Half Way Tree Road, on March 11.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Support from Senior Managers Crucial – Vaz

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Daryl Vaz, says support from senior managers of the Environment Division is crucial to ensure that the commitments made by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, are fulfilled. “If we all work together assiduously, we can achieve those objectives. We are going to work as a team,...