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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the recent launch of the Agricultural Suppliers Food Safety Manual at Devon House in St. Andrew.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the recent launch of the Agricultural Suppliers Food Safety Manual at Devon House in St. Andrew.

Farmers Urged to Increase Production to Supply Tourism Sector

The country’s farmers are being urged to increase food production to supply demand in the hospitality sector, which is expected to double over the next five years. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, in making the call, noted that with...
Postmaster General, Post and Telecommunications Department/Jamaica Post, Lincoln Allen (right), greets Secretary General, Caribbean Postal Union (CPU), Clare Seraphin-Wallace (second left). Looking on (from left) are Transport Programme Manager, Universal Postal Union (UPU), Jan Bojnansky, and Postal Corporation of Jamaica Chairman, Professor Felix Akinladejo. The occasion was the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Transportation Hub Think Tank meeting being held from November 28 to 30. It is being hosted by Jamaica Post/Post and Telecommunications Department.
Postmaster General, Post and Telecommunications Department/Jamaica Post, Lincoln Allen (right), greets Secretary General, Caribbean Postal Union (CPU), Clare Seraphin-Wallace (second left). Looking on (from left) are Transport Programme Manager, Universal Postal Union (UPU), Jan Bojnansky, and Postal Corporation of Jamaica Chairman, Professor Felix Akinladejo. The occasion was the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Transportation Hub Think Tank meeting being held from November 28 to 30. It is being hosted by Jamaica Post/Post and Telecommunications Department.

Caribbean Multi-Hub Postal Mechanism Being Pursued
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), participates in a panel discussion at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on November 29. At left is Moderator 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), participates in a panel discussion at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on November 29. At left is Moderator and Senior Editor at Investment Monitor, Viola Caon.

Minister Highlights Significance of Protecting the Environment
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
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

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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.
Social Security

Youth Warned to Stay Away from Lottery Scamming

Youth have been warned to avoid posting negative information on the Internet and to stay away from lottery scamming, as these activities could lead to their demise. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police, Stacey-Ann Powell, the various anti-crime units are on the heels of lottery scammers, who, as a result, are in hiding and unable to benefit from the illegal...
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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).
JIS Think Tank

NCBJ Embarks on Service Delivery Expansion Project

The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) has embarked on a project aimed at expanding its service offerings to manufacturers and exporters locally and in Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) countries. The project, titled ‘Expansion of Certification Services by the National Certification Body of Jamaica’, began in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2020 when the NCBJ, through the Bureau of Standards...
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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 MinisterTechnology

Digital Society Transformation Process Begins – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, says the Government has commenced the process of transforming the country into a digital society. Speaking on day one of the two-day Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on November 29, Mr. Holness said this will reduce public bureaucratic procedures, which will improve the nation’s...
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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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