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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Jamaica Calls for Countries to Deliver on Commitments Under Paris Agreement

Major and emerging economies globally are being urged to deliver on their commitments under the Paris Agreement. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, made the call while delivering Jamaica’s national policy statement at...

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Sen. the Hon. Matthew Samuda (foreground, second left) is joined by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith (foreground, third right), in planting a tree at the Excelsior High School in Kingston on Monday (September 25), as a part of Tourism Awareness Week 2023 activities. Looking on (in background, from left) are Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Wade Mars; President of the Excelsior Past Students Association, Evan Thompson; Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Tourism, David Dobson; Deputy Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Peter Mullings; and upper-school students at Excelsior High.

Jamaica Aiming for 40 Per Cent Land Mass Protection by 2030

Technical Information Officer of the Scientific Research Council, Leigia Hall.

September 29 Deadline for SRC STEM Olympiad

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks about developments in the tourism sector during a recent interview with JIS News.

Tourism Human Capital Development Model to be Presented at UNWTO Meeting

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Abscondence of Bail Clarified Under New Law

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks during a recent quarterly press conference at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Reduction in Complaints at Public Health Facilities

There was a 6.7 per cent decrease in the number of complaints received at public health facilities in the first quarter of the current financial year as noted by the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Complaints Management System (CMS). During a recent quarterly press briefing, Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, indicated that comparative to quarter one last financial...

Woman putting plastic bottle into waste sorting bin

2 years ago Environment

Deposit Refund Law Will Improve Recycling Activities – Samuda

The soon-to-be-legislated Deposit Refund will seek to improve recycling activities locally. This will boost the effort to improve the country’s environmental and waste management thrust. To date, the scheme, which is voluntary, provides a cash refund to consumers who return their plastic bottles after use. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for...

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Vulnerable Groups Encouraged to Take Flu Vaccine

Vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and children, as well as front-line healthcare workers are being encouraged to get the influenza vaccine. The influenza season normally starts in October. The flu is an acute viral infection that spreads easily from person to person, mainly by coughing, sneezing and through close contact. Speaking on the JIS Television Programme, ‘Get the Facts’,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses the 48th International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on September 25. It is being held under the theme ‘Digitalising Assessments and Credentials’.

2 years ago EducationYouth

Rollout of NSLC This Academic Year

The Ministry of Education and Youth will be rolling out the National School Leaving Certificate (NSLC) later this academic year. This was noted by State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Marsha Smith, during the 48th International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on September 25. The event is being held under the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

Plans Under Way for Upcoming 10th Biennial Diaspora Conference

The planning process for the upcoming 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled to take place in June 2024, is under way. This was announced by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, while delivering the keynote address at the Jamaica Regional Diaspora Conference in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday (September 23). The...

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most. Hon. Juliet Holness.

2 years ago Parliament

Greater Participation for Backbenchers in Parliament

Parliament has adjusted its Standing Orders to allow for greater participation of backbenchers during parliamentary sittings. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, noted that 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays was set aside for private members’ motions to be heard, but Parliament is...

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

Diaspora Registration Portal to be Tested Later This Year

The Digital Registration Portal, which will collect data to facilitate evidence-based decision-making for diaspora engagement, is slated for public testing later this year. Being developed in partnership with the Inter-American Development (IDB), the portal is one of the deliverables from the National Diaspora Policy. The Policy reflects the commitment of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) to pursue diaspora-related strategies and...