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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.
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.

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,...
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.

Finance Minister Travels to Europe for Discussions
Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), presents Head of Cooperation for the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Jesús Orús Báguena, with a Climate Change Audio-Visual Tool Kit, during a ceremony at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on May 28.
Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), presents Head of Cooperation for the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Jesús Orús Báguena, with a Climate Change Audio-Visual Tool Kit, during a ceremony at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on May 28.

Stakeholders Receive Climate Change Audio-Visual Tool Kits
Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu makes presentation about the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that his office will sign with the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held Tuesday, May 27 at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston.
Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu makes presentation about the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that his office will sign with the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held Tuesday, May 27 at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston.

INDECOM and Office of the Public Defender to Sign MOU
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, (centre) greets Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, just before the start of 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 on 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. At left is media communications specialist, Sonia Record.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, (centre) greets Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, just before the start of 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 on 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. At left is media communications specialist, Sonia Record.

Sugar Cane Industry Must Be Ready For Global Market Changes – Minister Clarke

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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, May 27.
Tourism

Tourism Linkages Initiative Benefitting Stakeholders

The recently established Tourism Linkages Hub initiative has forged crucial business relations between manufacturers, and operators of facilities, as well as service providers in the hospitality industry. The initiative has also ensured steady markets for local farmers, bringing together producers in the agricultural sector, manufacturers, and entertainers. Several agro-tourism farmers markets have been staged in the resorts communities of Negril...
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Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (at the podium), speaking at the media launch of the Child Development Agency’s (CDA) 10th anniversary celebrations at the agency’s downtown Kingston offices, on May 28. Others (from left) are: Chairman, CDA Advisory Board, Maxine Henry-Wilson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), CDA, Rosalee Gage-Grey. The year-long activities to commemorate the CDA’s 10th anniversary begin on June 1 at the Boulevard Open Bible Church. Other activities include: lecture series, walk/runathon, awards banquet, concert, and talent competition exposition, among others.
Culture

Government to Implement Interventions to Benefit Children in State Care

The Government will begin implementing several targeted interventions to improve conditions for children and adolescents, especially those in State care, during the 2014/15 fiscal year. These include the phased implementation of a Child Case Management System; legislative reforms; the transformation of Maxfield Park Children’s Home as a model care child facility; and therapy and counselling sessions. This was disclosed by...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, May 27.
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Jamaica Secures 2 Million Airlift Seats for Summer Season

Jamaica has secured two million airlift seats for stopover visitors, out of its traditional tourist markets of the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom/Europe, for the upcoming 2014 summer tourist season. Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has informed that 1.4 million seats have been secured out of the United States, an increase of 11 per cent;...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, May 27.
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Beaches To Be Improved For Public Access

Government is to spend approximately $252 million this fiscal year on improving six beaches for public access. The move is part of an overall initiative to develop at least one beach in each parish for Jamaicans. It is being undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment in collaboration with the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Urban Development Corporation (UDC), and...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, May 27.
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Timeshare Concept To Be Added To Tourism Product

The Government is advancing legislation to facilitate Jamaica’s entry into the tourism timeshare market. The tabling of the Timeshare Vacations Bill in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 27, brings Jamaica closer to formally introducing the option of timeshare vacation schemes into the country’s product offering. A timeshare arrangement is a form of joint ownership, or right to the...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (second left), signs a $45 million contract with Civil Engineer, Hydro Science Consulting, Carlos Yermoli (right), for the development of small hydro-power projects across Jamaica. Also pictured is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander. The signing was held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on May 27.
Technology

Government Signs Agreement for Hydro-Power Project

The Government has signed a $45 million contract for technical assistance towards the promotion and development of cost effective, small hydro-power projects across Jamaica. Argentinean company, BA Energy Solutions, in association with United States-based, Hydro Science Consulting, has been awarded the 12-month contract. It will involve feasibility studies, and assistance and guidance to key agencies in the administration of hydro-power...
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