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State Minister Says Sugar Industry Requires Overhaul

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter, says the sugar industry requires an overhaul that must be rooted in a complete modernisation strategy. Mr. Witter was delivering the main address at the 86th...

Chairman of the Bustamante Hospital for Children’s 60th Anniversary Planning Committee, Dr. Brian James, addresses a JIS Think Tank on November 2, on the activities that form a part of the hospital’s year-long celebration.

Year of Activities for 60th Anniversary of Bustamante Hospital for Children

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses Thursday’s (November 2) Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) Accreditation Recognition Ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection Branch Secures ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Accreditation

Government Senator and consultant to the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Saphire Longmore, addressing the launch of National Parents Month on Wednesday (November 1) at the ATL Automotive Group, Oxford Road, Kingston.

Ministry of Health and Wellness Develops Audiovisual Toolkits

Basketball players on big professional arena during the game.

Students to Benefit from Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat Game

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceSport

House Approves Removal of GCT on Importation of Horses

The Government is eliminating the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on the importation of horses to provide better quality breeding stock and stimulate growth in the horse racing industry. The House of Representatives, on Wednesday (November 1), approved the General Consumption Tax (Amendment of Schedules) (No. 2) Order, 2023 to allow for the measure. Minister of Finance and the Public Service,...

A limestone pit being mined in Clarendon.

2 years ago Mining

Gov’t Commits to Identifying New Markets for Mining Exports

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Ministry will continue to place “tremendous emphasis” on the mining sector to facilitate growth and to identify new markets for export. He gave the commitment as the country saw a 164.2 per cent expansion in the mining and quarrying sector for the April to June quarter compared to the...

Member of Parliament for East Portland, Ann-Marie Vaz, makes her contribution in the House of Representatives.

2 years ago ParliamentWorks / Construction

Portland East MP Says SCHIP Provides Economic Benefits to Constituents

Member of Parliament (MP) for Portland East, Ann-Marie Vaz, says the multibillion-dollar South Coast Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) is providing economic benefits to her constituents. Mrs. Vaz noted that the construction of the highway has provided job opportunities for persons. “Kalilah Reynolds, Jamaica’s leading business financial journalist, reported in August of this year that land prices have increased 61 per...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (left), is presented with a copy of the book ‘A to Z of Leading a Professional Life’, by author and Principal Director of Make Your Mark Group, Dr. Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd. The presentation was made during the Group’s Business and Personal Etiquette Conference on Wednesday (November 1) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

2 years ago EducationYouth

PHOTOS: State Minister Smith Attends Make Your Mark Personal Etiquette Conference

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (left), is presented with a copy of the book ‘A to Z of Leading a Professional Life’, by author and Principal Director of Make Your Mark Group, Dr. Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd. The presentation was made during the Group’s Business and Personal Etiquette Conference on Wednesday (November 1) at...

Chief Executive Officer, National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addressing the launch of National Parents Month on Wednesday (November 1). The ceremony was held at the ATL Automotive Group in Kingston.

2 years ago Youth

Effective Parenting Deemed a Deterrent to Criminal Activities

Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, says effective parenting is a deterrent to criminal activities in society. Citing data from the Social Development Commission (SDC), Ms. Kerr said it was determined that ineffective parenting is one of the key drivers of crime. She emphasised the importance of good parenting practices in correcting antisocial behaviours...

Stakeholders in attendance at the Jamaica Association for Health Education and Promotion (JAHEP) Health Education and Promotion Week church service, which was held at the Bethel Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, recently.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

JAHEP Stages Inaugural Health Education and Promotion Week

Health Education and Promotion Officer at the St. Thomas Public Health Department, Carlene Douglas, says the inaugural Health Education and Promotion Week, which was observed from October 15 to 21, was a success. It was organised by the Jamaica Association for Health Education and Promotion (JAHEP) and was held under the theme ‘Advancing Health Equity through Health Promotion and Education:...