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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.
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

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, is assuring members of the business sector that he will be readily available to respond to their needs and concerns. “I will be operating an open door Ministry. Anyone wishing to...
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.
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.

Merger of Industry and Agriculture a Strategic Move – Samuda
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.
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.

Tourism Minister Calls for Strengthening of Linkages
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.
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.

Private Sector Members Discuss Business Branding of Jamaica
Head of Department, Secondary Education and Professional Studies at the Mico University College, Valri Morgan, addresses at recent JIS Think Tank.
Head of Department, Secondary Education and Professional Studies at the Mico University College, Valri Morgan, addresses at recent JIS Think Tank.

Mico Adjusting Programmes to fill Gaps in Education System

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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.
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...
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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.
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,...
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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), converses with Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) President, Michelle Chong (centre), and Chief Executive Officer, Sandra Glasgow, during Thursday’s (March 10) media launch of the Expo Jamaica 2016 trade show, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Mr. Samuda was the guest speaker.
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Industry Minister Endorses Expo Jamaica 2016

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, has endorsed this year’s 43rd staging of the biennial Expo Jamaica trade show, slated for April 14 to 17 at the National Arena and National Indoor Sport Centre, in Kingston. The four-day event is being jointly staged by the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), and Jamaica Promotions Corporation...
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Education

12 Tertiary Level Institutions Accredited for 35 Courses

Twelve tertiary level institutions have been  awarded certificates of accreditation for a total of 35 courses,  by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). The Caribbean Graduate School of Theology, the Catholic College of Mandeville, Excelsior Community College, Jamaica Theological Seminary and Knox Community College  are  among those receiving accreditation for Masters, Bachelors and Associate degree courses. Mico University College, the...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shares a light moment with Leader of the Opposition the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), along with Minister of Finance and Public Service Hon. Audley Shaw (2nd left) and Member of Parliament for South Trelawny. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert. Occasion was the swearing in of Members of Parliament and Senators yesterday (March 10), at the opening of the new Parliament at Gordon House.
Prime Minister

Government has begun to tackle tax reform and is fast tracking investment projects – PM Holness

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says Government has already begun to tackle the issue of tax reform and is fast tracking investment projects. Prime Minister Holness was delivering his maiden address in Parliament on Thursday, March 10 after assuming leadership of the country last week.  Parliamentarians were also sworn in. “We have started work with the support of...
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