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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

Sangster International Critical To Tourism Development

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz says the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in St. James is a critical driver of Jamaica’s tourism and economic development. Mr. Vaz made the remarks in a statement delivered by President...
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) makes a presentation to national 400 metres hurdles athlete, Janieve Rusell, during a function to handover grants to members of Jamaica
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) makes a presentation to national 400 metres hurdles athlete, Janieve Rusell, during a function to handover grants to members of Jamaica's team to the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe. The event was held at the Ministry’s Trafalgar Road offices in Kingston on December 20.

Presentation of grants to members of Jamaica’s team to the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France (PHOTOS)
Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson, hands out meals during his annual children
Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson, hands out meals during his annual children's treat at the Port Antonio Craft Village in Portland on December 18.

Port Antonio Mayor Hosts Christmas Treat
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Paulett Baker (right), receives a cheque from Manager of the Citidental and Implant Center, Venessa Morris, in support of the St. Catherine South Division’s annual Christmas initiative dubbed: ‘SHOP WITH A COP’ (SWAC) on Friday (December 20) at the Greater Portmore Police Station.
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Paulett Baker (right), receives a cheque from Manager of the Citidental and Implant Center, Venessa Morris, in support of the St. Catherine South Division’s annual Christmas initiative dubbed: ‘SHOP WITH A COP’ (SWAC) on Friday (December 20) at the Greater Portmore Police Station.

St Catherine South Division stages annual ‘SHOP WITH A COP’ (PHOTOS)
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left), joins in the handover of a care package to Debby Hamilton (right) holding her grandson, Jahlani Riley at the Early Stimulation Programme’s (ESP) annual Christmas treat held on Thursday (December 19) at the entity’s main office, located at 95 Hanover Street, Kingston. (From left) are Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings; Human Resource Manager, KPMG, International Limited, Trudy Jones-Campbell; and Director of the ESP, Antonica Gunter Gayle. The ESP hosted activities at its facilities across Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Thomas, Portland, St. Catherine, and St. James.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left), joins in the handover of a care package to Debby Hamilton (right) holding her grandson, Jahlani Riley at the Early Stimulation Programme’s (ESP) annual Christmas treat held on Thursday (December 19) at the entity’s main office, located at 95 Hanover Street, Kingston. (From left) are Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings; Human Resource Manager, KPMG, International Limited, Trudy Jones-Campbell; and Director of the ESP, Antonica Gunter Gayle. The ESP hosted activities at its facilities across Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Thomas, Portland, St. Catherine, and St. James.

ESP’s Christmas Treat (PHOTOS)

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Deputy Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) with responsibility for the Financial Institutions Supervisory Division, Dr. Jide Lewis (right), addresses the Standing Finance Committee on Tuesday (December 10) at Gordon House. Looking on are (from left) Senior Deputy Governor, BOJ, Wayne Robinson and Governor, Richard Byles.
Finance & Public Service

Bankers Association Discussing System to Allow for Transfer of Funds in Near Real Time

The Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) is looking at the implementation of an instant payment system that will allow for the transfer of funds in near real time from one bank to another bank, regardless of the hour of the day. This was disclosed by Deputy Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) with responsibility for the Financial Institutions Supervisory Division,...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Food Hygiene Bureau, Dr. Marva Hewitt, addresses the launch of the entity’s Safe Bites Eateries Award at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in St. Ann’s Bay on December 4.
Health & Wellness

Safe Bites Eateries Award Launched

Food safety standards in Jamaica are set to be revolutionised with the launch of the Food Hygiene Bureau’s Safe Bites Eateries Award.  The launch took place at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in St. Ann’s Bay on December 4.  The initiative, described as an ‘Excellence Award’, aims to recognise and certify restaurants, hotels, guest houses and cafes, among other establishments...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), converses with Chief Executive Officer, LCH Developments, Yangsen Li, during the Branded Residence Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on December 4.
Tourism

Luxury Tourism Market Development Proposed for Jamaica

Jamaica must move decisively towards developing a luxury tourism market to sustain its position as a global travel destination and maximise economic returns, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.  He made the call while addressing the Branded Residence Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on December 4.  Mr. Bartlett said it is time for...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, makes a presentation to Country Director for Conduent Jamaica, Lynda Langford, during the second Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Sustain-A-Livity Awards ceremony on Thursday (December 5) at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.
Investment

JSEZA Sustain-A-Livity Awards Ceremony (Captioned Photos)

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, makes a presentation to Country Director for Conduent Jamaica, Lynda Langford, during the second Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Sustain-A-Livity Awards ceremony on Thursday (December 5) at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.
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University of Guyana Registrar, Dr. Nigel Gravesande (left), and Vice Chancellor, Professor Paloma Mohamed Martin, present Shanoya Morgan of St. Andrew High School for Girls with the Menezes-Rodney Award for Most Outstanding Candidate in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) History, during the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) 2024 Top Awards Ceremony in St. Lucia on Thursday (December 5).
Education

Two Jamaicans Among CXC’s 2024 Top Awardees

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has awarded 14 top performing students sitting this year’s May/June Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC) external tests.  The students, who hail from Jamaica, Grenada, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, were celebrated during CXC’s 2024 Top Awards Ceremony in St. Lucia on Thursday...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Eastern, Denise Daley (right), share the joy of New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Odenikie Smith (second left), and her daughter, Celeecia McClearie, during Thursday’s (December 5) contract signing and handover ceremony for a new $10.8 million home that was built under the initiative in St. Jago Hills, Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
Housing

Three NSHP Homes Handed Over to Beneficiaries in St. Catherine

Odenikie Smith of Spanish Town, St. Catherine, is among the latest beneficiaries of the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).  Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday ( December 5), presented her with the keys to a new $10.8 million two-bedroom home that was built under the initiative in St. Jago Hills, which she will share with...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), points out something in a document to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan, at the contract-signing ceremony for the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday (December 5).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

SPARK Website Live

The website for the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) programme, which will provide information about the initiative to enable the public to trace the progress of works, is now live.  Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic, Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan, launched the website during the contract signing for works under...
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