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Over US$1.9 Billion in Export Earnings for 2022

Jamaica generated export earnings of just over US$1.9 billion, between January and December 2022. This represents a 28.4 per cent increase over the US$1.48 billion recorded for the corresponding period in 2021, according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN)....

Principal, Guys Hill High School, Cecil Donald (left), along with (from second left), students, Guys Hill High School, Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Eastern, Kerensia Morrison, and Home Economics Teacher, Guys Hill High School, Simone Bailey, at the launch of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot in Guys Hill, St. Catherine, by the Universal Service Fund (USF), on Friday (May 5).

PHOTOS: Free Wi-Fi for Residents of Guys Hill in St. Catherine

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Falmouth Homeless Shelter in Trelawny on Friday (May 5). Also taking part in the official opening are (from third right), beneficiary, Patsy Wilson; Member of Parliament for Southern Trelawny, Marisa Dalrymple – Philibert and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager.

New Shelter for the Homeless Officially Opened

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), shows off cricket skills at the handover of musical instruments and sports equipment, to the Bustamante High School in Clarendon on May 5. Others (from second left) are Principal, Bustamante High School, Wayne Evans; Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe.

PHOTOS: Bustamante High School Receives Musical Instruments and Sports Equipment

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), along with (from left), Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies Executive Member, Lansford Moore, and Market Development Officer at H&L Agro, Kingsley Palmer, display market produce during the launch of AgroFest 2023, at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), St. Andrew Parish Office on May 5.

PHOTOS: Agriculture Minister Launches AgroFest 2023

Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency, Stephen Shaw, addresses a JIS Think Tank on May 5.

3 years ago Works / Construction

NWA Warns Against Using Unfinished Roads

The National Works Agency (NWA) is appealing to motorists to desist from removing barriers and using roadways that are still under construction. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Friday (May 5), Communication and Customer Services Manager, Stephen Shaw, said drivers are attempting to access roads that are still being worked on. Mr. Shaw warned that road users who do...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 3.

3 years ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2023/24

Rehabilitation Project at KPH in Completion Phase

A $300-million rehabilitation project is in the completion stage at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), while a second campus of the institution will be established at the St. Joseph Hospital in Kingston. The disclosure was made by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during his contribution to the 2023/2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

3 years ago Senate

Senate Approves Bill to Validate Activities of Consumer Protection Tribunal

The Consumer Protection (Validation and Indemnity of Tribunal) Act, 2023, which seeks to validate and confirm the activities of the Consumer Protection Tribunal for a period of one year, was passed in the Senate on Friday (May 5). It also validates and confirms the continuation of the Tribunal and the official acts of the members of the Tribunal during the...

Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson, is flanked by students of the Little London High School, following the unveiling of the sign for the Little London free public Wi-Fi hotspot in Westmoreland on Thursday, May 4.

3 years ago Technology

USF Continues to Provide Free Wi-Fi Hotspots in Rural Communities

As the Government continues its thrust to bridge the digital gap, particularly in rural areas, the Universal Service Fund (USF) has established free Wi-Fi hotspots in 189 communities across the island to date. The latest communities to benefit from the project are Little London and Town Head in Westmoreland Western, following the launch of free Internet service in the rural...

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

DBJ announces Open Window for Innovation Grant Fund & two new areas of Focus – Climate Resilience & Women-owned/led Medium-sized Businesses

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) is pleased to announce the opening of Cohort Three of its Innovation Grant Fund (IGF), a programme targeting medium-sized Jamaican companies. The DBJ is also advising that there are two (2) new areas of focus – Climate Resilience (mitigation and/or adaptation) and Women-owned/led businesses. The grant is valued at Twenty Million Jamaican Dollars (J$20...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), accepts a gift from Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, during a courtesy call by the Ambassador at the Ministry’s offices in St. Andrew on May 4.

3 years ago Courtesy CallNational Security and Peace

PHOTOS: Minister Chang Gets Courtesy Call from Japanese Ambassador

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), accepts a gift from Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, during a courtesy call by the Ambassador at the Ministry’s offices in St. Andrew on May 4.

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second right), is in the process of cutting the ribbon to mark the official launch of BlueStart Capital Jamaica Limited, trading as Courts Ready Cash, at 79-81A Slipe Road in Kingston on May 4. Others sharing in the occasion (from left) are General Manager, Bluestart Capital, Atasha Bernard and Chairman, Edwin Vaquerano; Opposition Spokesperson on Finance, Julian Robinson and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn. Bluestart Capital is a member of the Unicomer Group.

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

13 Microcredit Institutions Licensed

Thirteen microcredit institutions that provide financing to individuals and micro, small and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) have been licensed since the implementation of the Microcredit Act, 2021. “We have over 100 microcredit institutions that have applied to be licensed, and that’s a process that will take some time,” said Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke....