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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right) and Executive Chairman of Sandals International Resorts, Adam Stewart (second right), in discussion with Senior Vice-President, Government and Destination Affairs, Carnival Corporation, Marie McKenzie (left), at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on November 29. Also pictured (from second left) are Vice President for Development at the Apple Leisure Group, Fernando Fernandez and Senior Editor at Investment Monitor, Viola Caon.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right) and Executive Chairman of Sandals International Resorts, Adam Stewart (second right), in discussion with Senior Vice-President, Government and Destination Affairs, Carnival Corporation, Marie McKenzie (left), at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on November 29. Also pictured (from second left) are Vice President for Development at the Apple Leisure Group, Fernando Fernandez and Senior Editor at Investment Monitor, Viola Caon.

COVID-19 Brought About Unprecedented Collaboration – Sandals Chairman

Chairman of the Tourism Linkages Network, Adam Stewart, says the COVID-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented collaboration between tourism stakeholders, which will be the blueprint for success going forward. Participating in a panel discussion at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference,...
Justice Minister and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Eastern, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), greets Jamaica 4-H Clubs Board Chairman, Collin Virgo, during ‘A Conversation with the Minister’ forum, held at Shortwood Teachers’ College on Tuesday (November 29). The event provided an opportunity for agricultural science and food and nutrition teachers to discuss the national ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ campaign with Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Justice Minister and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Eastern, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), greets Jamaica 4-H Clubs Board Chairman, Collin Virgo, during ‘A Conversation with the Minister’ forum, held at Shortwood Teachers’ College on Tuesday (November 29). The event provided an opportunity for agricultural science and food and nutrition teachers to discuss the national ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ campaign with Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Minister Chuck Endorses ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ Campaign
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Stacey-Ann Powell, delivers the keynote address at the recent graduation ceremony of the Jonathan Grant High School, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Stacey-Ann Powell, delivers the keynote address at the recent graduation ceremony of the Jonathan Grant High School, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

Youth Warned to Stay Away from Lottery Scamming
Acting Team Leader, National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), Diane Allison, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (November 29).
Acting Team Leader, National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), Diane Allison, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (November 29).

NCBJ Embarks on Service Delivery Expansion Project
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, speaks at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Tuesday (November 29). The two-day conference, being held November 29 and 30, is hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, speaks at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Tuesday (November 29). The two-day conference, being held November 29 and 30, is hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

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Lisa Callender’s ‘Warrior Shield VI: Queen of the Blue Mountains’ is part of the ‘Reimagining Nanny’ collection, in honour of National Hero, Right Excellent Nanny of the Maroons, which is on display at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), downtown Kingston.
Culture

Nanny Reimagined as Protector of the Natural Environment

A collection of five art pieces under the theme ‘Reimagining Nanny’ was unveiled on Sunday (November 27) during a ceremony and exhibition at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) in Kingston. The works are ‘Moonlight Meditations of Mama Nanny’ by Richard Natto, who is the 2020 Prime Minister Youth Award recipient in the category of Arts and Culture; ‘Queen Nannies’ by...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon Nigel Clarke, addresses the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Tuesday (November 29).
Finance & Public Service

Revised Income Tax Relief Act to Facilitate Incentives for US Billion-Dollar Investments

A revised Income Tax Relief (Large Scale Project and Pioneer Industries) Act, 2014, that incentivises investments of US$1 billion or more, is expected to be tabled in Parliament by the end of fiscal year 2022/23, next March. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, while speaking during the Invest Jamaica 2022...
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Public Relations and Marketing Manager, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Karelle McCormack.

Jamaica 4-H Clubs Observing National Leaders Week

Jamaica 4-H Clubs chapters in schools and communities and other groups under the national network are currently observing National Leaders Week. The organisation’s Public Relations and Marketing Manager, Karelle McCormack, told JIS News that the entity marks the occasion annually during the last week of November into early December. “So, this is for all the 4-H leaders who are members...
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Senior Aquaculture Extension Officer in the Aquaculture Division of the National Fisheries Authority, Leanne Morris Bennett, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Fisheries

NFA Officers Trained to Instruct Fish Farmers on Use of Application

Fifteen Officers from the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) have been trained to instruct local fish farmers and fisherfolk on the use of an agro-meteorological application that is capable of providing early warnings about climate changes. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Senior Aquaculture Extension Officer in the Aquaculture Division of the NFA, Leanne Morris Bennett, said the training was...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Justice

Abused Persons Urged to Seek Help from the Victim Services Division

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is urging well-thinking Jamaicans to encourage family members, among others, who are being abused to seek assistance from the Ministry’s Victim Services Division (VSD) offices islandwide. “The thousands of domestic [and other] abuses… that occur daily… in our homes across Jamaica must stop. It is not fair to our children, to our women and...
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Students of Jonathan Grant High School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, at their recent graduation ceremony.
EducationYouth

Principal Calls for Stronger Partnerships Among Stakeholders

Parents, past students, and other stakeholders of the St. Catherine-based Jonathan Grant High School are being encouraged to deepen partnerships for the continued success of students. The call came from Principal of the institution, the Reverend Dr. O’Neil Ankle, during his address at the school’s recent graduation ceremony in Spanish Town, where he reported huge successes in the various examinations...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

UDC Offices and Attractions Being Closed on December 2

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has advised that its offices and several affiliated attractions will be closed to the public on Friday, December 2, to facilitate a staff event. All attractions will resume regular operations on Saturday, December 3, while the UDC’s offices will reopen on Monday, December 5. Among the offices and attractions being closed are the UDC’s head...
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