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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks at a recent Destination Assurance tour of Montego Bay, St. James.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks at a recent Destination Assurance tour of Montego Bay, St. James.

Tourism Minister Expects Huge Influx of Visitors for Sumfest

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says there is every indication that the tourism capital Montego Bay, St. James, should be seeing a huge influx of overseas visitors in the coming weeks. Speaking to JIS News, Minister Bartlett said that...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), participates in a tree-planting exercise on the grounds where the historic Treaty of Chaguaramas was signed on July 4, 1973, marking the birth of CARICOM. Occasion was the golden jubilee commemorative ceremony on July 4 at the Chaguaramas Convention Centre in Trinidad and Tobago. The ceremony formed part of activities for the 45th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), being held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The meeting, which commenced on July 3, will end on July 5.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), participates in a tree-planting exercise on the grounds where the historic Treaty of Chaguaramas was signed on July 4, 1973, marking the birth of CARICOM. Occasion was the golden jubilee commemorative ceremony on July 4 at the Chaguaramas Convention Centre in Trinidad and Tobago. The ceremony formed part of activities for the 45th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), being held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The meeting, which commenced on July 3, will end on July 5.

Regional Leaders Participate In CARICOM Golden Jubilee Ceremony
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth right), joins other regional leaders at Monday’s (July 3) opening ceremony of the 45th Regular Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), being held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth right), joins other regional leaders at Monday’s (July 3) opening ceremony of the 45th Regular Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), being held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

CARICOM 50 Years Strong
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), with Governor of the State of Maryland, Wes Moore, and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, at Governor Moore’s office, in Annapolis, Maryland, recently.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), with Governor of the State of Maryland, Wes Moore, and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, at Governor Moore’s office, in Annapolis, Maryland, recently.

Industry Minister Says Recent Mission to Business Hubs Was A Success
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith (left) and Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland, Annmarie Vaz, look at a carving in the shape of the island of Jamaica, during a recent stop at the Port Antonio Craft Market, during a Destination Assurance Tour of sections of Portland.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith (left) and Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland, Annmarie Vaz, look at a carving in the shape of the island of Jamaica, during a recent stop at the Port Antonio Craft Market, during a Destination Assurance Tour of sections of Portland.

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left) and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, interact with youngsters at the launch of the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) at the Marcus Garvey Technical High School in St. Ann on June 30.
Youth

Youth Summer Employment Programme Biggest In the Caribbean – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP), which is in its seventh year, has evolved into being the biggest initiative of its kind in the Caribbean. The annual programme provides employment opportunities for young people during the summer months, enabling them to gain valuable skills and work experience while earning...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left) and Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton (second left), look on as Country Manager for Vinci Construction, Timothée Delebarre (right), gives details about the new automated trash machine that forms part of the new Martha Brae intake system, during the official commissioning of the $100- million upgraded infrastructure in Martha Brae, Trelawny, on June 29.
Water

Upgraded Martha Brae System to Harness More Water

The $100-million upgraded Martha Brae intake system of the National Water Commission (NWC) was commissioned into service on June 29 by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. This will allow the NWC to harness an additional three to four million gallons of water daily, increasing the overall production at...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents an award to Pastor Claudia Ferguson for dedicated and faithful service to the United Church of the Seventh-day Baptist Churches and the Kingston Seventh-day Baptist Church. Pastor Ferguson was recognised during the 100th Anniversary Banquet of the Jamaica Seventh-day Baptist Conference of Churches held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on July 2.
Youth

PHOTOS: Jamaica Seventh-Day Baptist Conference of Churches Anniversary Banquet

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents an award to Pastor Claudia Ferguson for dedicated and faithful service to the United Church of the Seventh-day Baptist Churches and the Kingston Seventh-day Baptist Church. Pastor Ferguson was recognised during the 100th Anniversary Banquet of the Jamaica Seventh-day Baptist Conference of Churches held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 13).
Gender Affairs

Law Ushers In Measures to End Sexual Harassment

The Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, 2021, which took effect yesterday (July 3), is being hailed as an important piece of legislation in ushering in concrete measures to protect the vulnerable and promote cultural change to end sexual harassment. The legislation addresses concerns about sexual harassment that are employment-related, occurring in institutions, or arising in the landlord and tenant...
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Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams (second right), makes a presentation to Shelter Manager, Mocho Community Centre, Richard Bennett (second left), during a Shelter Management Conference held at the Municipal Corporation on June 6. Also sharing the moment are (from left) Councillor for the Maroon Town Division, Everes Coke and Councillor for Montego Bay South Eastern division and Chairman of the Corporation’s Disaster Management Committee, Arthur Lynch.
Local Government

Shelter Managers Honoured By St. James Municipal Corporation

Seven Shelter Managers across St. James were recognised by the St. James Municipal Corporation for dedicating more than two decades of their lives in service to the country. They were presented with long-service awards at a Shelter Management Conference, held at the Municipal Corporation’s office in Montego Bay on June 6. The awardees have been serving in the capacity since...
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Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, addresses the Mayor’s Forum in Water Square on Wednesday, June 28. Listening is Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the Trelawny Division, Winston Milton, who also made a presentation at the forum.
Tourism

Mayor Calls for Partnership to Preserve Tourism Product In Falmouth

Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, is urging residents and the business community to partner with the Corporation to preserve the town’s Georgian tourism product. In his wide-ranging address at his Mayor’s Forum in Water Square on June 28, Mayor Gager called for citizens to buy into the vision to make Falmouth the...
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