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Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), TransJamaican Highway Limited and Jamaican Infrastructure Operator Limited, Ivan Anderson (left) points to the rebranded toll booth, at a ceremony for the Rebranding of Highway 2000 East-West to TransJam Highways, held on Friday (November 29) at the Portmore Toll Plaza Recreational Field in St. Catherine. Others (from second left) are Acting CEO, Toll Authority, Kerry Kay Holness; Group Product Manager, Interlinc, Daniel Hew; and Group Chief Operating Officer, TransJamaican Highway Limited and Managing Director of Jamaican Infrastructure Operator Limited, Colin Murray.
Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), TransJamaican Highway Limited and Jamaican Infrastructure Operator Limited, Ivan Anderson (left) points to the rebranded toll booth, at a ceremony for the Rebranding of Highway 2000 East-West to TransJam Highways, held on Friday (November 29) at the Portmore Toll Plaza Recreational Field in St. Catherine. Others (from second left) are Acting CEO, Toll Authority, Kerry Kay Holness; Group Product Manager, Interlinc, Daniel Hew; and Group Chief Operating Officer, TransJamaican Highway Limited and Managing Director of Jamaican Infrastructure Operator Limited, Colin Murray.

Transjamaican Highway Limited (TJH) Rebranding Of Highway 2000 East-west (PHOTOS)

Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake (standing), congratulates members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) who were recognised during the organisation’s Honours and Awards Ceremony at the National Arena on Thursday (November 28).
Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake (standing), congratulates members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) who were recognised during the organisation’s Honours and Awards Ceremony at the National Arena on Thursday (November 28).

163 JCF Officers Honoured With Long Service Awards
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris-Dixon, addresses a career and social services fair hosted by Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), at Palmers Cross Primary & Junior High School in the parish on Wednesday (Nov. 20).
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris-Dixon, addresses a career and social services fair hosted by Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), at Palmers Cross Primary & Junior High School in the parish on Wednesday (Nov. 20).

Students Urged To Pursue Skills Training At HEART/NSTA Trust
Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, presents Bloomfield Mayor, Danielle C. Wong, with a package of premium Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, during a recent visit to the town in Connecticut.
Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, presents Bloomfield Mayor, Danielle C. Wong, with a package of premium Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, during a recent visit to the town in Connecticut.

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Calls on Bloomfield Mayor
Connecticut Governor, Ned Lamont, welcomes Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, during a recent courtesy call at the State Capitol in Hartford.
Connecticut Governor, Ned Lamont, welcomes Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, during a recent courtesy call at the State Capitol in Hartford.

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Calls on Governor of Connecticut

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President of Help Jamaica Medical Mission (HelpJaMM), Dr. Robert Clarke, gives the thumbs up as he provides an overview of the organisation’s work this year. Occasion was HelpJaMM’s 14th annual black-tie gala held recently at the Hanover Manor, New Jersey.
Foreign Affairs

Consul General To New York Hails HelpJaMM

Consul General of Jamaica in New York,  Alsion Wilson, has commended the Help Jamaica Medical Mission (HelpJaMM) for its unwavering dedication to providing quality healthcare to undeserved communities in Jamaica and New Jersey for 14 years. Addressing HelpJaMM's 14th annual black-tie fundraising dinner held recently at the Hanover Manor in New Jersey, Mrs. Wilson  said that since its founding in...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlining the Government
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentNational SecurityPrime Minister

Significant Investment In National Security

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to fostering a more secure environment conducive to economic growth and prosperity. Addressing the launch of ASPIRE Jamaica, the Government’s new policy framework for inclusive growth, at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 19, he highlighted  the substantial investments made in security since 2016. "We...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the launch of ASPIRE Jamaica, the Government’s new policy framework for inclusive growth, at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 19.
DevelopmentPrime Minister

Government Steadfast in Improving Jamaica’s Infrastructure

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will continue to be relentless in pursuing infrastructure rehabilitation and development as a central part of the growth strategy. The plans include modernising road networks, expanding access to water, upgrading airports and seaports, and enhancing educational and healthcare facilities. He was speaking at the launch of ASPIRE Jamaica, the...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right) and Agricultural Specialist, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kingston, Rasheeda Hall Hanson (left), look on as Chief of Party, USDA Food for Progress Jamaica Spices (JaSPICES) Project, Dr. Ronald Blake (second right) presents Chief Executive Officer, Carbyne Capital Investments Limited, Rajiv Ebanks, with the signed agreement to provide financing for the spices sector, during a ceremony at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (Nov. 21).
AgricultureDevelopmentFinance & Public Service

Increased Access To Financing For Spice Farmers

Local spice farmers are to benefit from increased access to financing to expand their operations and boost productivity. The support is being provided under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food for Progress Jamaica Spices (JaSPICE) Project, which targets the revitalisation of the turmeric, ginger, and pimento value chains. The Local Umbrella Agreement for Tripartite Value Chain Financing, which...
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Caption: Commissioner, Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC), Dr. Dameon Black.
Education

J-TEC Focussed On Internationalisation Of Tertiary Education Sector

The Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC) is reviewing the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) global and regional conventions with respect to the recognition of qualifications concerning higher education. Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of J-TEC, Dr. Dameon Black, said the review is to assist in the “internationalisation” of the local tertiary education sector. “When we speak to the internationalisation,...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces the Government’s new policy direction for growth during a briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (November 19).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

PM Unveils Economic Diversification Plan

The Government has designed an economic diversification plan to harness Jamaica's unique comparative advantages and position the nation for sustainable growth in the global economy. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlined the comprehensive strategy, which aims to diversify Jamaica's economic base and foster the development of new industries, during the launch of ASPIRE Jamaica, at the Office...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Otarah Byfield Nugent.
National Security

‘Top Of Tops’ Police Station To Be Awarded

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) will present its first ever ‘Top of TOPS’ Station Award in the Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition this year. The award, which is a new feature of the competition, will be presented at the TOPS awards ceremony on November 27, during Police Week. Five contenders, each a previous Area Top Station winner, are...
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