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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (left), signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tourism Innovation with Senior Vice President, Government Engagement, Latin America and Caribbean, Mastercard, Darren Ware, at the international trade show, FITUR, in Spain, on January 19.

Gains for Jamaica at Trade Fair in Spain

Jamaica’s presence at the recently concluded international trade fair in Spain has reaped tremendous benefits for the island’s recovering tourism sector, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Bartlett said the visit by...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the opening ceremony of the Road Traffic Act and Regulations training conference held at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Monday (January 30).

Public Urged to Support Implementation of Road Traffic Act

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

Pregnant Women Urged to Seek Early Antenatal Care

The first Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) public passenger electric bus, which was unveiled at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on January 30.

Gov’t Adding Electric Buses to JUTC Fleet

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), inspects a Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) handset. Also examining the devices is Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left). The event was the handover of 750 of the handsets and 750 mobile handheld printers to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on January 19 at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in St. Andrew. Others (from second left) are Minister of State in the National Security Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch in the Ministry, Emil Holgate and Woman Constable, Morata Murdoch, who demonstrated the features of the devices.

Phased Implementation of New Road Traffic Act Begins on February 1

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., leads a discussion at the 18th Jamaica Stock Exchange Investment and Capital Markets Conference on January 25, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

3 years ago AgricultureGender Affairs

More Young Women Show Interest in Farming

More young Jamaican females are showing an interest in farming and seeking agricultural lands, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has informed. He was speaking at the 18th Jamaica Stock Exchange Investment and Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, recently. “I have seen, fortunately, a great interest in young female farmers. We have...

Corporate Affairs Manager, Real Estate Board and Commission of Strata Corporations, Gail Dandy-Newell.

3 years ago Housing

REB Clients Reminded to Include Relevant Information When Making Payments

Clients making payments to the Real Estate Board (REB) and Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC) are being reminded to use their Consolidated Cash Plan (CCP) and serial numbers to ensure their lodgements can be properly identified. This, as the organisation continues to experience challenges in validating payments without the requisite information. A CCP number is a standard 16-digit figure that...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), in discussion with the United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nick Perry, at the opening of a child-friendly centre at the Ministry of Justice Victim Support Division (VSD) in Port Antonio, Portland, recently.

3 years ago JusticeYouth

Centre Opens in Port Antonio to Deal with Children Who Have Been Abused

Youngsters in the parish of Portland who are victims of crimes and other abuse, now have a child-friendly centre where they can get counselling and other support services. The facility, which is located at the Ministry of Justice’s Victim Support Division (VSD), Portland office, at Shops 8 and 9, Bryan’s Bay Plaza, Port Antonio, was made possible through a US$6.7-million...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is greeted by College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Alumni Association President, Pius Lacan, on arrival at the institution in Passley Gardens, Portland, on January 27, for an Intellectual Stimulation Day event. The event formed part of the CASE Founders’ Weekend activities, which were organised by the Association in collaboration with the college’s administration. Accompanying Mr. Charles Jr. is State Minister in the Agriculture Ministry, Hon. Franklyn Witter.

3 years ago AgricultureEducationScience

PHOTOS: Minister Pearnel Charles Attends CASE Intellectual Stimulation Day

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is greeted by College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Alumni Association President, Pius Lacan, on arrival at the institution in Passley Gardens, Portland, on January 27, for an Intellectual Stimulation Day event. The event formed part of the CASE Founders’ Weekend activities, which were organised by the Association in...

Minister of Transport and Minining, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaks to students and other stakeholders at the official launch of York Castle High School’s Driver Education Programme, on January 27.

3 years ago Transport

Law to Deal With Persons Selling and Buying Driver’s Licences – Minister

The full arm of the law will be brought to bear against persons who have been selling and illegally obtaining driver’s licences, says Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. Addressing the official launch of York Castle High School’s Driver Education Programme in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on January 27, Minister Shaw said that for too long the practice...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is briefed by Inbound Supervisor, Cari-Med Group, Christopher Meikle (second right), during a tour of the company’s new distribution centre in Bernard Lodge, St. Catherine, which was officially opened on Friday (January 27). Others (from left) are Co-Founders, Cari-Med Group, Marva and Glen Christian, and Custos Rotulorum for St. Catherine, Hon. Icilyn Golding.

3 years ago Labour

Cari-Med Group to Recruit 60 Per Cent of Workforce for New Distribution Centre from Bernard Lodge

The Cari-Med Group has committed to recruiting residents of Bernard Lodge in St. Catherine to fill 60 per cent of the workforce required for the entity’s new state-of-the-art warehouse distribution centre, situated in the community. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, officially opened phase 1 of the 258,000 square feet facility, during a ceremony on Friday (January 27). The...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), are greeted by Pastor of Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston, Reverend Merrick ‘Al’ Miller, during the 2023 Reggae Month Church Service, on Sunday (January 29). The service was held at Fellowship Tabernacle under the theme ‘We Come to Ketch the Rhythm in Reverence and Praise’.

3 years ago CultureEntertainment

Churches Encouraged to Assist in Expanding Jamaica’s Reggae Gospel Industry

Churches are being encouraged to assist in expanding Jamaica’s Reggae gospel industry. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, who made the call, invited churches to, “focus on unearthing and developing gospel bands and vocal talents across the country, and unleashing them on the world in reverence and praise.” She was speaking during the 2023 Reggae Month...