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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), along with Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuo Tasake (left), and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Agricultural Development Foundation (JADF), Vitus Evans, view photos of farming equipment donated by the Japanese Government to the West Indian Sea Island Cotton (WISIC) industry. The equipment, valued at $11 million, was officially handed over at a ceremony at the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) on Winchester Road, in Kingston, on January 27.

5,000 Acres of Cotton Could be Planted Within Four Years

The Jamaica Agricultural Development Foundation (JADF) is actively pursuing the revitalisation of the West Indian Sea Island Cotton (WISIC) industry, with plans to have 5,000 acres of cotton under production within the next four years. Chief Executive Officer of the...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting. (FILE)

Government to Pursue Strategies to Maintain Downward Trend in Violent Crimes

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addressing the launch of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Mobile Business Clinic Initiative, at the National Commercial Bank Carp Park, in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on January 27. The three-day clinic is being staged under the theme: ‘Strengthening the capacity of Jamaican MSMEs’.

Mobile Business Clinic to Assist Entrepreneurs in the West

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

Government Congratulates Kaci Fennell on Performance in Miss Universe Pageant

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (3rd left), is embraced by Nutritionist with the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Frances Mahfood (2nd left), after he addressed the launch of Heart Month, to be observed in February, at the Spanish Court Hotel, in New Kingston, on January 27. Others (from left) are: Brand Manager at Wisynco, Omoye Phillpotts-Brown, and Executive Director at the Foundation, Deborah Chen.

Ministry to Stage Campaign for Healthy Living

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens keenly as Mrs. Donna Parchment Brown takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office, as she is sworn in as the new Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, during a ceremony at King’s House, on January 27.

11 years ago Governor General

Donna Parchment Brown is New Custos of St. Andrew

Attorney-at-law, Mrs. Donna Parchment Brown, has been installed as the new Custos Rotulorum of St. Andrew, effective February 2. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the ceremony, which was held at King’s House, on January 27. In his remarks, the Governor-General said Mrs. Parchment Brown’s proven track record of outstanding service and probity, coupled with...

Director and Curator, Jamaica Music Museum, Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Herbie Miller.

11 years ago Culture

Grounation to Focus on Drums

The role of drums in Africa and its Diasporas will be the main focus at this year’s annual Grounation series to commemorate Black History and Reggae Month. This year’s staging will be held each Sunday in the month of February beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) Lecture Hall, East Street, downtown Kingston, under the theme: ‘Riddim...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), speaks with United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (left), following the launch of the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) model in Jamaica, at a ceremony held recently, at the New Kingston offices of the Ministry. Also pictured is State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams.

11 years ago Commerce

Govt Launches Model to Boost Business Environment For MSMEs

The newly launched Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) model is expected to strengthen the business environment for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Jamaica. This is according to Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, who was speaking at the official launch of the SBDC model in Jamaica during a recent ceremony at the Ministry’s New Kingston...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (3rd left), leads a peace march through the streets of Granville, St James on Sunday, January 25.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Partnership with Community, Church Key in Crime Fighting – Minister Bunting

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, has underlined the importance of a partnership involving the police, community, and the church in the fight against crime in Jamaica. Speaking at an open air church service held at Nampriel in St. James, following a peace march through the Granville and Pitfour communities on Sunday (January 25), Minister Bunting said the tripartite...

Major Projects Manager at the NWA, Horace Cotterell, speaking at a town hall meeting in Negril recently.

11 years ago Works / Construction

NWA Begins Phase two Work in Negril

The National Works Agency (NWA) has started phase two construction of an eight-kilometre shared pathway for bicycle and pedestrian traffic along the Norman Manley Boulevard in Negril. Work commenced January 19 on the 2.5-kilometre stretch from the Grand Pineapple Hotel to the Couples Hotel, and is slated for completion on July 20. The contract has been awarded to Shercon Construction...

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Country Representative to Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Jamaica an Ideal Business Destination – IDP Rep

The Inter American Development Bank (IDB) is encouraging both local and international entrepreneurs and private sector interests to take advantage of Jamaica’s improved business climate. Describing the current business environment as a “sweet spot,” IDB Country Representative for Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones, said several factors are combining to make Jamaica an ideal destination for launching a business. Mrs. Turner-Jones, who was...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (2nd left), responds to a question posed during a media briefing on Monday (January 26) at Jamaica House. Listening keenly are: Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left); Financial Secretary, Devon Rowe (2nd right); and Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) Governor, Brian Wynter.

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Finalising 2015/16 Budget

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, has said that final out-turns for revenues and expenditures in the 2015/16 Budget are expected to be settled with the next two weeks, for tabling in the House of Representatives on February 19, when the new parliamentary year officially begins. He made the disclosure during a special press briefing at Jamaica...