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President of the United States, Barack Obama, addresses the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-US Summit at the University of the West Indies, Regional Headquarters, in St. Andrew, Jamaica. The Summit was one of the activities scheduled for the President’s brief visit to the island. President Obama left Jamaica on April 9 for Panama to attend the Seventh Summit of the Americas.
President of the United States, Barack Obama, addresses the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-US Summit at the University of the West Indies, Regional Headquarters, in St. Andrew, Jamaica. The Summit was one of the activities scheduled for the President’s brief visit to the island. President Obama left Jamaica on April 9 for Panama to attend the Seventh Summit of the Americas.

US President Optimistic about Further Progress in Process to Re-Establish Diplomatic Relations with Cuba

United States President, Barack Obama, is optimistic that further progress will be made during this year and into 2016, in the process to re-establish diplomatic relations between the USA and Cuba. Addressing journalists on Thursday (April 9), following a high...
President of the United States, Barack Obama, addresses the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-US Summit at the University of the West Indies, Regional Headquarters, in St. Andrew, Jamaica. The Summit was one of the activities scheduled for the President’s brief visit to the island. President Obama left Jamaica on April 9 for Panama to attend the Seventh Summit of the Americas.
President of the United States, Barack Obama, addresses the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-US Summit at the University of the West Indies, Regional Headquarters, in St. Andrew, Jamaica. The Summit was one of the activities scheduled for the President’s brief visit to the island. President Obama left Jamaica on April 9 for Panama to attend the Seventh Summit of the Americas.

Caribbean Countries Must Work Together to Address Energy Problem – US President

Jamaica and US Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement
Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left), examines a large dry coconut during a tour of the display area of the Montpelier Agricultural Show in St. James, on April 6. Others (from right) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry; Mayor of Montego Bay and President of the St. James Association of Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Glendon Harris and Zonal Director of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in Western Jamaica, Donald Robinson.
Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left), examines a large dry coconut during a tour of the display area of the Montpelier Agricultural Show in St. James, on April 6. Others (from right) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry; Mayor of Montego Bay and President of the St. James Association of Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Glendon Harris and Zonal Director of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in Western Jamaica, Donald Robinson.

Farmers Commended for Contribution to Growth of Economy
Deputy Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Claudia Grant.
Deputy Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Claudia Grant.

MAJ Stages Professional Maritime Women Conference

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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the launch of Farmers’ Month and the 120th Anniversary Celebrations of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), held today (April 8), at the JAS’ headquarters downtown Kingston.
Agriculture

High Int’l Demand for Local Produce

The country’s farmers are being urged to take advantage of opportunities for local produce in the international marketplace. Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says there has been an increase in the demand for crops such as banana, coffee and cocoa, which are fetching high prices in the world market. “Our bananas are in high demand...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hilary Alexander (right), converses with Executive Director, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, during the opening ceremony for the National Workshop on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy and Indicators on April 8, at the SRC in Kingston.
Technology

Partnerships Key for Development of Science, Technology and Innovation

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hilary Alexander, has underscored the importance of public/private partnerships in the development of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in the island and the wider Caribbean. Such collaboration, she argued, will allow for the combining of resources in leveraging STI for the region’s progress. “If we can pool the resources,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right) oversees the signing for the privatisation of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT), during a ceremony at Jamaica House, today (April 7). Those signing (from left) are: President, Terminal Link and Executive Officer, CMA CGM, Farid Salem; Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies; and President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley. Standing (from left) are: Vice President, Terminal Link, Laurent Martens; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Audrey Sewell; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Richard Azan; Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy; and Counsel, Mayer Brown LLP, Jeremy Cannon.
Works / Construction

US$510 Million Privatisation Agreement Signed For KCT

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) has inked a US$510 million deal with French-owned company Terminal Link/CMA CGM Consortium, for the privatisation of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT). The 30-year concession agreement was signed at Jamaica House, today (April 7), by Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies; President, Terminal Link and Executive Officer, CMA CGM,...
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