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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, (centre) in conversation with Executive Director of the International Sugar Organization
(ISO) Jose Orive (right) and Chairman of the International Sugar Council (ISC), Ambassador Derick Heaven left. Occasion was the official opening ceremony of the 45th Annual International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council Conference held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay today (May 27 The three-day event (May 27 to 29) which is being held under the theme, ‘Positioning for the New Market Frontier’ is being attended by delegates from more than 87 member countries. — Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, (centre) in conversation with Executive Director of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) Jose Orive (right) and Chairman of the International Sugar Council (ISC), Ambassador Derick Heaven left. Occasion was the official opening ceremony of the 45th Annual International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council Conference held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay today (May 27 The three-day event (May 27 to 29) which is being held under the theme, ‘Positioning for the New Market Frontier’ is being attended by delegates from more than 87 member countries.

ISO Conference Successful – Agriculture Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, has affirmed confidence in the future of the sugar cane industry, as the 45th Council Session of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) Conference, comes to a close at the Hilton Rose Hall...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, making his 2014/15 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 28.

2,000 Persons to Benefit From $600 Million Welfare-To-Work Programme

MPs Assist 6,000 Needy Persons

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson (center), in discussion with former residents of Trelawny at the 33rd annual picnic of the Friends of Trelawny Association (FOTA) held at the Bear Mountain Park in upstate New York, on Sunday, May 25.

Mayor Encourages Diaspora Support for Development of Falmouth

Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan, making his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.

Government Advances Streamlining of Infrastructure Development Application Process

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (left), addresses stakeholders at the inaugural Gaming Industry Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on May 29. Also pictured is: Executive Director, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Andral Shirley.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Strides Being Made to Improve Profitability of CTL

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, says significant strides are being made towards improving the profitability and the operational capacity of Caymanas Track Limited (CTL). “With all the effort being made to become profitable, CTL now continues its thrust to generate revenue and further reduce its debt by [implementing] new policies and initiatives,”...

12 years ago ParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015Transport

Works Ministry to Introduce System to Streamline Road Cutting

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, will be introducing a Street Cutting Permit Application this fiscal year, in a bid to improve stakeholder collaboration, while ensuring that projects do not interfere with each other. The application will provide comprehensive, web-enabled permitting functionality and is seamlessly integrated with the city’s Geographic Information System (GIS). This was disclosed by Minister of...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the police post at a complex in Lakes Pen, which also houses sporting facilities and a community centre, built at a cost of over $26 million, on Thursday, May 29. Also pictured are Commissioner of Police, Mr. Owen Ellington (centre), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, who is also Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

Police Post Set Up At Lakes Pen in St. Catherine

Several communities in and around Lakes Pen, in St. Catherine, now have access to a police post at a complex in the area, which also houses sporting facilities and a community centre, built at a cost of over $26 million. The facilities were officially opened on Thursday, May 29, by Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, who said the...

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (second right), shares a light moment with (from left) Executive Director, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Andral Shirley; Chairman of the BGLC, Gary Peart; and Chairman, Jamaica Racing Commission, Linton Walters, during the opening ceremony of the inaugural Gaming Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on May 29.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Modern and Effective Regulations Central to Success of Gaming Industry

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, says a modern and effective legal and regulatory framework is central to the success of the gaming industry. Mr. Dalley said in this vein, the Government has been actively updating the legislative framework to empower the various gaming commissions to adequately monitor and regulate the sector. The...

Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson greets NBTS Retired Champion Donor John Burrowes and Current Top Female Donor Sonia Binns at a National Blood Transfusion Service function.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

NBTS/KPH Labour Day Blood Drive Yields 50 Units of Blood

The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) is hailing a blood drive organised by the Operating Room Technicians at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) on Labour Day as a success. In an interview with JIS News, Acting Director of the NBTS, Dr. Veronica Taylor reported that the drive yielded 50 units of blood. President of the Operating Room Technicians Association (ORTA)...

Chairman of the Planning Committee of the 2014 Port Games, Captain Hopeton Delisser speaking at a JIS Think Tank.

12 years ago Transport

Regional Port Games for Montego Bay, June 6 to 9

Over 300 participants from Port Authorities across the Caribbean will gather in Montego Bay from June 6 to 9 for a weekend of activities during the 12th staging of the Port Games. The games are being sponsored by telecommunications company LIME, and the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), among other entities. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday, May 28,...

Russian Federation Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Vladimir Polenov (left) congratulates Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in Montego Bay, Francis Tulloch following the announcement of Mr. Tulloch’s appointment at a ceremony held at the Round Hill Hotel, in Hanover, on Tuesday May 27.

12 years ago Tourism

Ambassador Pleased With Increase in Russian Tourists to Jamaica

Russian Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Vladimir Polenov, has lauded the six-fold increase in tourist arrivals from his country to the island, noting that there is a growing interest in Jamaica. Mr. Polenov says Jamaica continues to attract many tourists, friends, and fans. “Among them is a growing number of Russians who truly love your country, its remarkable culture, outstanding...