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Members of the audience at a National Public Consultation on the Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS), held at the Girl Guides Association of Jamaica in Kingston on June 16.

Cabinet to Get Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy

The Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS) is to be submitted to Cabinet for consideration, by the end of the third quarter of the 2023/24 financial year. Senior Director for Strategic Planning, Ministry of Tourism, Astley Henry made the disclosure...

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

Dr. Nigel Clarke on ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’

Climatologist at the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), Cédric Van Meerbeeck, gives an outlook on the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season during the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness

PM Calls for Urgent Action to Address Humanitarian Crisis In Haiti

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Universal Service Fund, Daniel Dawes (seated left) and CEO of e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee (seated right), sign a Memorandum of Understanding on June 16 at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Auditorium, in Kingston, to provide interventions to promote the integration of technology in the education system. Observing the signing (from left) are Principal Director, Telecommunications Division, in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Kaydian Smith Newton and Chairman of e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited and Universal Service Fund, Metry Seaga.

USF and e-LJAM Sign MOU to Advance Integration of Technology In Education System

3 years ago Social Security

Senator Fitz-Henley Calls for Amendments to Laws to Discourage Public Mischief

Government Senator, Abka Fitz-Henley is calling for amendments to critical pieces of legislation that will discourage persons from creating public mischief, particularly in the digital age. Making his maiden presentation, as he opened the 2023/24 State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on June 16, Senator Fitz-Henley called for amendments to the public mischief law. “The state of the...

Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central and Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), places a helmet on the head of grade-five student of the St. Robert Bellarmine Preparatory and Kindergarten School, Jaden Gordon (centre), while Sergeant A. Douglas of the Jamaica Defence Force (JCF) secures the utility vest. Occasion was the Clarendon North Central Career Fair and Expo held on Thursday (June 15) at the Sir Donald Sangster Community Centre in the parish.

3 years ago Education

Clarendon North Central Students Explore Career Options

Scores of students from Clarendon North Central got a glimpse into what their future professions might look like, at an exciting Career Fair and Expo on Thursday (June 15). The event, held at the Sir Donald Sangster Community Centre in the parish, provided an opportunity for the students to explore career options and consider career paths that align with their...

Interim Vice President of Exports at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shane Angus.

3 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO Rolls Out ‘Export Max IV’ in September

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has announced that plans are in place for the fourth instalment of its flagship export development programme, ‘Export Max IV’, to begin in September 2023. The programme is geared towards developing a cluster of export-ready companies by enabling them to be competitively positioned to take advantage of international market opportunities and increase export earnings. JAMPRO’s Interim...

3 years ago CARICOMPrime Minister

CARICOM Special Group Holds Successful Meetings Towards Resolving Issues Impacting Haiti

The Eminent Persons Group established by CARICOM held a successful engagement with Haitian stakeholders on ways towards restoring political stability and improving governance in the country. A wide cross-section of interests, a microcosm of Haitian society, met in Kingston, Jamaica, at the invitation of CARICOM from June 11 to 13. The meeting was intended to facilitate inclusive dialogue among Haitian...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) and National Librarian at the National Library of Jamaica, Beverley Lashley (left), accept the representative deed of the Leonie Forbes Collection from Actress, Karen Harriot. The occasion was the handover of the Collection at the National Library of Jamaica, 12 East Street in Kingston, on June 14.

3 years ago Entertainment

Leonie Forbes Collection Donated to National Library

More than 200 pieces of archival material from the collection of late Jamaican actress, broadcaster and educator, Leonie Forbes, have been donated to the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ). The collection, comprising manuscripts, trophies, awards, photographs and newspaper articles and memorabilia were handed over on Wednesday (June 14) at a ceremony held at the NLJ, 12 East Street, Kingston. Ms....

Licence Processing and Registration Manager, Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Sheryll Lewis.

3 years ago Tourism

TPDCo Stages Licensing Expo in Resort Areas

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) is encouraging tourism operators to take advantage of its 2023 Licensing Expo to submit and renew applications for Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) licences. The expo, which entails all six resort areas, aims to streamline and highlight the licensing process as well as the benefits available to licensed entities. So far, events have been held...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (second right) and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Eastern, Kerensia Morrison (third right), break ground for the $121-million road rehabilitation projects for the constituency, held at Facey Square, Troja, on June 15. Others pictured (from left) are Managing Director for Dwight’s Construction, Benton Woodbine; Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, and NWA Parish Manager, Anthony Knight.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Road Projects To Commence in St. Catherine North Eastern

Several road rehabilitation projects will shortly commence in St. Catherine North Eastern from a $121-million contract, to include from Natural Spring in Riversdale to Troja. The works will also involve drainage improvement, the reshaping and asphalting of sections of the roadway and the construction of retaining and parapet walls. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job...