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Eighteen -year old Teshina Thompson, one of 58 graduates of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management’s (ODPEM) Emergency Affiliated Radio Services (EARS) Programme, demonstrates the use of an analog radio in communicating during times of disaster.

ODPEM Equipping Communities to Respond During Disasters

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), through its Emergency Affiliated Radio Services (EARS) programme, is ensuring that communities, particularly remote areas, can adequately communicate before, during and after a disaster. As part of the process, 58 community...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (right), and Senior Private Sector Development Specialist with the World Bank, Thomas Vis (left), shake hands, following the signing of a US$50 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for the Foundations for Competitiveness and Growth project, at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on Wednesday (September 24).

Government Signs US$50M MOU to Strengthen Business Environment

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, opens the debate on the Customs Tariff (Revision) (Amendment) (No.3) Resolution in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, September 18. The Resolution provides for the removal of custom duties from solar water heater parts and Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs.

Legislation Passed to Facilitate New Electronic Customs System

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), in discussion with Mayor of Lucea , Councillor Wynter McIntosh (2nd left), during a tour of the town in Hanover, on September 23. A major beautification project is to be undertaken in Lucea soon. Others (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Western Hanover, Hon. Ian Hayles; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Jennifer Griffiths and Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dennis Hickey.

Major Beautification Project for Lucea

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, provides details on the agency’s latest efforts to promote Jamaica’s film and creative industries, and announces a number of upcoming initiatives. Occasion was a special briefing, held at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices, on September 23.

JAMPRO Facilitates $200 Million in Entertainment Projects

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (centre), listens as JAMPRO Chairman, Milton Samuda (left), emphasizes a point, at a special briefing held at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices, on September 23. Details on the agency’s latest efforts to promote Jamaica’s film and creative industries, and a number of upcoming initiatives were given. At right, Film Commissioner and Creative Industries Manager at JAMPRO, Carole Beckford.

12 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO to Host Open Day for Stakeholders in Film and Creative Industries

Stakeholders within the film and creative industries are being invited to attend an Open Day to be hosted by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), at its New Kingston offices, on Wednesday, October 1. The event, which will last from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., is targeting all players in film, music, theatre, dance, visual and fine arts. Making the announcement on...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left) and President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, at the official opening of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday, September 21.

12 years ago Tourism

Cruise Ship Arrivals Up 10%

There has been a 10 per cent increase in cruise ship arrivals in Jamaica this year, compared to 2013. Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, told JIS News that arrivals at the Falmouth Port in Trelawny and Montego Bay Port in St. James continue to be very impressive. “We are up about 10 per cent over last year...

Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Jamaica Moves from Stable to Positive

International credit rating agency, Standard and Poor’s (S&P), has improved its outlook on Jamaica from stable to positive. In a release on September 19, Standard and Poor’s says it has affirmed its 'B-' long-term foreign and local currency and 'B' short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Jamaica. A ‘B’ rating means the country is more vulnerable to...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), having a light conversation with Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) Chief Executive Officer, Dennis Chung, prior to the start of Tuesday’s (September 23) PSOJ President’s Forum Breakfast, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, at which she was guest speaker. Senator Falconer spoke on the theme: ‘Women on Boards’.

12 years ago Information

Govt. Committed to Gender Equality – Senator Falconer

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says the Government is committed to the principle of gender equality, and that its dedication to the promotion and protection of women’s rights has been longstanding and unequivocal. Speaking at Tuesday’s (September 23) Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) President’s Forum Breakfast, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on...

Volunteers remove plastic bags, bottles, old tyres and other garbage from the Shipwreck beach along the Palisadoes Strip in Kingston on Saturday, September 20, in observation of International Coastal Clean-Up Day.

12 years ago Tourism

Jamaicans Urged to Protect Country’s Beaches

Minister of Tourism and Environment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says that citizens must be part of the national effort to preserve the natural environment, including the country’s beaches. He noted that while Government continues to give priority to environmental protection, for the initiatives to have a lasting impact, citizens must be activity involved. Minister McNeill was speaking to JIS News...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), in conversation with Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton (left), during his tour of booths at JAPEX 2014, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St.
James, on September 22. Others (from second left) are: President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, Nicola Madden Greig and Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board, Dennis Morrison.

12 years ago Tourism

JAPEX 2014 One of the Best Ever – Tourism Minister

The premier tourism trade show, JAPEX 2014, achieved almost 100 per cent increase in the number of participants over last year, with Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, describing it as one of the best ever. Ending Tuesday, September 23, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in Rose Hall, St. James, the show attracted over 105 buyers from...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill says players in the sector are being educated about the Chikungunya Virus.

12 years ago Tourism

Tourism Ministry Sensitizing Industry Players About Chikungunya Virus

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment is taking proactive steps in preparing players in the hospitality trade for any effects from the Chikungunya virus, which has been affecting sections of the country. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, told JIS News that the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has been supporting a number of initiatives, being undertaken by the Ministry of...