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Director of the Economic Accounting Division at the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Paula Jackson and Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, address a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday, (January 11).
Director of the Economic Accounting Division at the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Paula Jackson and Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, address a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday, (January 11).

JBDC Embarks on US$72,000 Project to Strengthen Cultural and Creative Industries

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has embarked on a US$72,000 project to strengthen the cultural and creative industries (CCI) in Jamaica. CCIs can be defined as those industries whose activities are based on cultural values or other artistic individual...
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 10).
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 10).

Naming of Constitutional Reform Committee Members Delayed
Church Teachers’ College (CTC)
Church Teachers’ College (CTC)

Special Education Conference January 13
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (background right), looks on as Senior Operations Manager, Digicel Foundation, Jodi-Ann McFarlane (seated left) stamps the document formalising the partnership between the entities for the renovation of the Santa Cruz Basic School to establish the Santa Cruz Special Education Centre. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on January 11. Observing (from left) are Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Director of Regional Education Services at the Ministry, Region 5, Ottis Brown and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Maureen Dwyer.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (background right), looks on as Senior Operations Manager, Digicel Foundation, Jodi-Ann McFarlane (seated left) stamps the document formalising the partnership between the entities for the renovation of the Santa Cruz Basic School to establish the Santa Cruz Special Education Centre. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on January 11. Observing (from left) are Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Director of Regional Education Services at the Ministry, Region 5, Ottis Brown and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Maureen Dwyer.

Special Education Centre to be Established in Santa Cruz
Junior Youth Coordinator of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation Junior Council (KSAMC JC), Karyl Thorpe, addresses a recent sitting of the Junior Council. The KSAMC JC is hosting a clothing drive for the month of January to benefit the homeless population in Kingston and St. Andrew.
Junior Youth Coordinator of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation Junior Council (KSAMC JC), Karyl Thorpe, addresses a recent sitting of the Junior Council. The KSAMC JC is hosting a clothing drive for the month of January to benefit the homeless population in Kingston and St. Andrew.

Junior Council of KSAMC Appeals for Donations to Clothing Drive

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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 10).
NIDSParliament

NIDS Draft Regulations Tabled in the House of Representatives

Draft Regulations governing implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) were laid in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 10). The Regulations were tabled by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green. The NIDS, when implemented, will provide a safe, convenient and reliable means for persons to prove their identity while aiding in...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), shares a good laugh with Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, at the launch of the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival, at Devon House, on January 9.
AgricultureIndustry

Growth of Coffee Industry Remains A Priority of Agriculture Ministry

Initiatives have been put in place to grow the coffee industry, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. Speaking at the press launch of the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival on Monday, January 9, at Devon House, in Kingston, the Minister said the coffee industry remains a priority on the Ministry’s agenda. “The Ministry, through agencies like...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaking during Tuesday’s (January 10) sitting of the House of Representatives.
Tourism

Jamaica on Course to Generate Over US$4B in Record Tourism Earnings

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to rebound strongly from the COVID-19 pandemic-induced economic fallout, generating earnings of US$3.64 billion in 2022. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made this disclosure during Tuesday’s (January 10) sitting of the House of Representatives. “We ended the year equalling the record-breaking earnings of tourism of US$3.64 billion, and the [2022/23] fiscal year, which I will report...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses Tuesday’s (January 10) sitting of the House of Representatives.
National Security

Pay Your Tickets Now! – Dr. Chang

Motorists are again being implored to settle outstanding traffic tickets ahead of February 1, 2023 when the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations take effect. The Government’s end-to-end digitised ticketing system will also be implemented on that date. “As of the 31st of January, you will not be able to hide from being held accountable. Pay your tickets now,” implored...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses Tuesday’s (January 10) sitting of the House of Representatives.
National SecurityTechnology

Digitised Traffic Ticketing System Goes Live February 1

The Government’s end-to-end digitised ticketing system will go live on February 1, Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has advised. In a statement during Tuesday’s (January 10) sitting of the House of Representatives, Dr. Chang said that the system will “not only increase the efficiency of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) officers by ensuring that...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking in the House of Representatives on January 10.
Youth

Children’s Advocate Report Sent to the Police

The report from the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) on the questionable relationship between the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) and Embracing Orphans/Carl Robanske has been forwarded to the police for further investigations. This is to ascertain whether charges can be laid against anyone, who is found to have abused or facilitated the abuse of children. Minister...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, presides over the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the council’s offices in downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (January 10).
Culture

Planning Underway for Reggae Month

Planning for the highly anticipated Reggae Month is now underway, says Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams. “February is Reggae Month, and we are looking at a series of activities to celebrate the Month. We will update the Council by way of communication of these activities so that, by the time we get to February, we will be far...
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