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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill,(third right) and President and Chief Executive Officer of Georgia Aquarium, Dr. Brian Davis (second left) display the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will facilitate the exploration of opportunities in the blue economy. Looking on (from left) are Director of Policy at the Georgia Aquarium, Dr. Dayne Buddo; President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox; and Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority, Mrs. Kelli-Dawn Hamilton. Others from (background, left) are Jamaica’s Consul General to Miami, Oliver Mair, and Jamaica’s honorary consul to Atlanta, Dr. Elaine Bryan. The MoU was signed at a reception hosted by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta at the Georgia Aquarium on Wednesday (May 24).
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill,(third right) and President and Chief Executive Officer of Georgia Aquarium, Dr. Brian Davis (second left) display the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will facilitate the exploration of opportunities in the blue economy. Looking on (from left) are Director of Policy at the Georgia Aquarium, Dr. Dayne Buddo; President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox; and Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority, Mrs. Kelli-Dawn Hamilton. Others from (background, left) are Jamaica’s Consul General to Miami, Oliver Mair, and Jamaica’s honorary consul to Atlanta, Dr. Elaine Bryan. The MoU was signed at a reception hosted by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta at the Georgia Aquarium on Wednesday (May 24).

Government of Jamaica and Georgia Aquarium Sign Blue Economy MoU

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Georgia Aquarium, as Jamaica explores opportunities in the blue economy towards national development. The MoU was signed at a reception hosted...
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Denise E. Antonio (right), presents graduate from the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme, Andre-Lee Mason, with a certificate of participation, during a graduation ceremony held on May 25, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon. The Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme is facilitated under the European Union (EU)/United Nations Spotlight Initiative. A total of 20 survivors of domestic violence graduated.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Denise E. Antonio (right), presents graduate from the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme, Andre-Lee Mason, with a certificate of participation, during a graduation ceremony held on May 25, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon. The Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme is facilitated under the European Union (EU)/United Nations Spotlight Initiative. A total of 20 survivors of domestic violence graduated.

PHOTOS: Survivors of Domestic Violence Graduate from Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), greets Cuba’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermín Quiñones Sánchez, during a courtesy call on Friday (May 26), at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), greets Cuba’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermín Quiñones Sánchez, during a courtesy call on Friday (May 26), at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Minister Desmond McKenzie Receives Courtesy Call from Cuba’s Ambassador
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the grave of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a commemorative ceremony held on May 28 at National Heroes Park in Kingston, to mark the 93rd anniversary of Mr. Seaga
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the grave of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a commemorative ceremony held on May 28 at National Heroes Park in Kingston, to mark the 93rd anniversary of Mr. Seaga's birth.

PHOTOS: PM Lays Floral Tribute for Edward Seaga
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (second left) speaks with student and vice-president of the Catholic Club, Jessie Ripoll Primary School, Ariella Morrison (second right), at the 2023 Pentecost Assembly, hosted by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston, at the National Arena in Kingston on Sunday (May 28). Others (from left) are Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding and Archbishop of Kingston, Roman Catholic Church, Kenneth Richards.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (second left) speaks with student and vice-president of the Catholic Club, Jessie Ripoll Primary School, Ariella Morrison (second right), at the 2023 Pentecost Assembly, hosted by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston, at the National Arena in Kingston on Sunday (May 28). Others (from left) are Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding and Archbishop of Kingston, Roman Catholic Church, Kenneth Richards.

Gov’t Looking to Expand Partnership with the Church

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Consul General to New York, Alsion Wilson (third right), with board members of the Friends of Falmouth (from left), Lance Hall, Peter Johnson, Michael Wattkis, Oliver Huie, and Derrick Scott, at the organization’s symposium held on May 27, at the Major Owens Wellness Centre in Brooklyn New York.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Several Hotel and Port Investments Slated for the Greater Falmouth Area

Investments in hotel infrastructure totalling some US$625 million is expected to be made in the greater Falmouth area of Trelawny, for the construction of three new properties and one expansion over the next few years. Speaking at the Friends of Falmouth symposium held at the Major Owens Wellness Centre in Brooklyn New York, on May 26, Consul General to New...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), views the aquaponic display at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs booth, during a tour at the Kingston and St. Andrew Agricultural Show (Agrofest), held on Saturday (May 27) at the Ministry’s playfield in Kingston. Others (from second left) are Regional Manager, Eastern Region, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Alain Cox and President, Association of Branch Societies (ABS), Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Albert Green.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry to Address Challenges in Drought Mitigation Plan

An urgent strategic meeting will be held with critical heads of agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, to address the challenges in the Ministry’s drought mitigation plan. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green said the meeting comes after a nine per cent decline in production was reported for the first quarter of this year. “We have thus far...
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Passengers arriving at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, May 22, aboard Frontier Airlines inaugural flight from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas, Texas, USA. They are being greeted by executive members of MBJ Limited, among other tourism stakeholders.
Tourism

Outstanding 2023 Summer Tourist Season Anticipated for Jamaica

An outstanding 2023 summer tourist season is being anticipated for Jamaica as the country prepares to welcome a surge of visitors that would further consolidate the island’s status as a premier vacation destination. Acting Deputy Director of Tourism with responsibility for the USA, Canada and Latin America, Philip Rose, told journalists that after wrapping up “our best winter tourist season”,...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

NWC Imposes More Stringent Measures

More stringent water conservation measures have been imposed by the National Water Commission (NWC), in light of the ongoing drought affecting sections of the island and reduced water inflows to catchment facilities. The prohibition Notice takes effect today (May 26) and will remain in effect until further notice. Under the Notice, the NWC prohibits in all areas of the island...
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Chief Executive Officer, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy.
Fisheries

NFA to Train More Fisheries Stakeholders In Sea Safety Procedures

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) will be upskilling more fisheries stakeholders through training intended to improve safety on the job. Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Gavin Bellamy, says the training will be done in partnership with the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) and University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona. “We will be repeating the training again this year with approximately another...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), dances alongside the Charles Town maroons during Africa Day celebrations at Buff Bay Primary School in Portland, on Thursday (May 25).
CultureEducation

Grand Celebration of Africa Day at Buff Bay Primary School

Donned in the colours and styles of several nations of the African continent, students and staff at Buff Bay Primary School in Portland celebrated Africa Day on Thursday (May 25) with grandeur. From as early as 9:00 a.m., colourful exhibitions were mounted on the school grounds depicting various African nations, among these Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and South Africa. There were...
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Executive Director, Institute of Jamaica, Leslie Harrow (second right), along with other volunteers, paints a section of the Highholborn Street Basic School on Labour Day, May 23.
Labour Day 2023

Highholborn Street Basic School Gets Facelift

Freshly painted classrooms and a renovated play area will greet students of the Highholborn Street Basic School in downtown Kingston when they return to school on Monday (May 29). The institution, which has a population of 45 students, benefited from a beautification exercise carried out by the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), with support from the Digicel Foundation, on Labour Day...
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