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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaking during the launch of the Global Tourism Resilience Conference on January 12. The launch was held at the Jamaica Tourist Board offices in Kingston.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaking during the launch of the Global Tourism Resilience Conference on January 12. The launch was held at the Jamaica Tourist Board offices in Kingston.

Jamaica to Launch First Ever Global Tourism Resilience Institute

Jamaica will once again prove itself a pioneer when it launches the first ever Global Tourism Resilience Institute in February. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the announcement while addressing the recent launch of the Global Tourism Resilience Conference. The...
Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy, speaks during the agency’s digital quarterly media briefing, on Tuesday (January 17).
Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy, speaks during the agency’s digital quarterly media briefing, on Tuesday (January 17).

Census Issues Resolved – Exercise to be Completed in March
Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Commending Officer for Hanover, Sharon Beeput.
Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Commending Officer for Hanover, Sharon Beeput.

Work Under Way on Hopewell Police Station
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.

New Bail Bill Allows for Prescribed Records to be Kept
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen.
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen.

National Consumer Protection and Welfare Policy Development Nearing Completion

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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Agriculture

Strategies to be Implemented Under ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be rolling out several strategies under its ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ campaign this year. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. said that the initiatives include a Grow Smart, Eat Smart Research Day to showcase all the viable career options within the sector. “We are also going to be rolling out our Planting with...
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President (Acting) of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Investment

Local Businesses Seek New Buyers in Guyanese Market

Local businesses across various sectors will be exposed to new buyers in the Guyanese market as part of the second ministerial trade mission to the country. The mission, which will be led by the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is scheduled to take place from January 23 to 28. “With export being a primary...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left) and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right), unveil the project logo for the ‘Start Right – A Maternal and Newborn Care’ Initiative during the project
Health & Wellness

Health Initiative Launched to Assist Mothers and Newborns

A maternal and newborn health initiative, which will serve vulnerable mothers as they access care through the public health system, has been officially launched. Dubbed, ‘Right Start – A Maternal and Newborn Care Initiative’, the programme is a collaboration among the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), and the Jamaicans Abroad Helping Jamaicans at Home...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (centre), in conversation wit Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen and Race Director, Running Events Jamaica, Alfred “Frano” Francis, during the launch of the inaugural EU-Jamaica 5K Run, which will be held in downtown Kingston in March. The launch was held at the EU Office in Kingston on Thursday (January 12).
Foreign Affairs

EU to Host 5k Run to Highlight Partnership with Country

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica will host its first 5k Run on Sunday, March 12 in downtown Kingston, to increase public awareness of its partnership with the country in matters such as crime and violence. The event will be held under the theme ‘All Together Against Crime and Violence’ and was officially launched at a ceremony...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), greets Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), on arrival at the East Central St. James Education Fund 25th anniversary dinner at the Half Moon Hotel Conference Centre in Montego Bay, on January 14.
Education

Early Childhood Development Centre for Innovation to be Built in St. James

A US$1.5 million Early Childhood Development Centre for Innovation is slated for construction in St. James East Central this year. This was announced by Tourism Minister and Member of Parliament, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who said it is intended to break ground in March and complete the institution’s construction in time to be opened for the start of the 2023/24 academic...
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