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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).
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).

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...
Caption: Commissioner, Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC), Dr. Dameon Black.
Caption: Commissioner, Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC), Dr. Dameon Black.

J-TEC Focussed On Internationalisation Of Tertiary Education Sector
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).
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).

PM Unveils Economic Diversification Plan
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Otarah Byfield Nugent.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Otarah Byfield Nugent.

‘Top Of Tops’ Police Station To Be Awarded
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.
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.

Jamaicans Urged To Embrace Productivity For Economic Growth

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Deputy Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), John Byles
Tourism

Tourism Key To Inclusive Growth Agenda – John Byles

Deputy Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), John Byles, says the tourism sector has a key role to play as the Government transitions Jamaica towards robust and inclusive growth. “We fully support our Prime Minister’s initiatives to pivot towards inclusive economic growth, which is particularly relevant to tourism. With collaboration and alignment, the industry offers untold opportunities to drive...
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Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (centre), admires the display of produce at a booth mounted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s Research and Development Unit, at the ‘Eat Jamaican Day’ Food Festival on Friday (Nov. 22) at Devon House in Kingston. Manning the booth is Plant Breeding Officer, Rushane McDonald (left), while Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Owen Dobson, looks on.
Agriculture

$1.2 Billion In Sales For Farmers On ALEX Platform

Sales of produce by local farmers through the Agri-Linkages Exchange (ALEX) platform continue to climb, reaching $1.2 billion to date. Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace,  made the disclosure to JIS News, during the ‘Eat Jamaican Day’ food festival on Friday (Nov. 22) at Devon House in Kingston. He said the platform has revolutionised the...
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Process Development Manager, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Arlando Dunkley.
Science

Persons Invited To Use SRC’S Meat Processing Service For Holiday Season

The Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) popular meat processing service will be available to the public for the upcoming Yuletide season. Persons are encouraged to take advantage of the expert smoking service at the SRC’s Old Hope Road facility in Kingston to prepare their favourite cuts of meat for the holiday table. Process Development Manager at the SRC, Arlando Dunkley, said...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.
Education

Mount Alvernia Day To Be Designated

Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Richard Vernon, has announced that a special Mount Alvernia Day will be designated in recognition of the contribution of the institution, which is marking its 100th anniversary this year. Speaking at the press launch of the Mount Alvernia Centennial Celebrations on Thursday (Nov. 21) at Hotel 39 in Montego Bay, the Mayor highlighted the “pivotal role”...
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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second left), greets teacher at New Works Primary and Infant School, Jovan Dwyer, during Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited’s Teachers’ Appreciation Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (November 20). Others (from left ) are: Carlong Publishers General Managers, Jason and Candice Carby.
Education

PHOTOS: Carlong Teachers Luncheon

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second left), greets teacher at New Works Primary and Infant School, Jovan Dwyer, during Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited’s Teachers’ Appreciation Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (November 20). Others (from left ) are: Carlong Publishers General Managers, Jason and Candice...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, pilots the Financial Services Commission (Amendment) Act, 2024 in the Senate on November 1. At left is Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

GOV’T Equipping Workers With Skills For Global Digital Services Sector

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says the Government is committed to preparing skilled workers to fulfil the staffing needs of the Global Digital Services Sector (GDSS). In an address delivered by Permanent Secretary, Sancia Bennett Templer, during the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) President’s Breakfast Forum in Montego Bay on Thursday (November 21),...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Industry Ministry Already Playing its Part To Reduce Bottlenecks

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says the Ministry is already playing its part to reduce bottlenecks and minimise the length of time it takes to establish businesses. “One practical example of how the Ministry is doing this, is through the work of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), one of our 20 portfolio...
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