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Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, Wilford “Billy” Heaven (centre), introduces the agency’s Chairman, Omar Frith (right), to his wife, Rosemarie Heaven, during CHASE’s 20th anniversary commemorative church service on Sunday (November 27), at the Webster Memorial United Church in Kingston.

PHOTOS: CHASE Fund 20th Anniversary Church Service

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Gov’t Working with Int’l Partners to Ensure Food Safety

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), converses with Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake (right). Looking on (from second left) are Deputy Chief Education Officer, Curricula Support Service, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Clover Hamilton-Flowers and Acting Principal, Shortwood Teachers’ College, Dr. Claudette Barrett-March. Occasion was the ‘A Conversation with the Minister’ forum held at the College in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (November 29).

Teachers Appointed ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ Ambassadors

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (sixth left), is joined by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (sixth right) and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fifth left), in cutting the ribbon to officially hand over 50 new garbage trucks and 10 motorcycles to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on November 30. Observing are representatives and stakeholders from NSWMA and Tank Weld Equipment Limited.

PM Hands Over 50 New Trucks to NSWMA

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

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.

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Caribbean Multi-Hub Postal Mechanism Being Pursued

The Caribbean Transportation Hub Think Tank is working to develop and implement a multi-hub mechanism as a long-term solution to improve and strengthen connectivity among several regional postal administrations. The hub will be administered by Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Jamaica, St. Martin, and Trinidad and Tobago. The Think Tank includes representatives from Jamaica Post, the Universal Postal Union (UPU), and...

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.

3 years ago Tourism

Minister Highlights Significance of Protecting the Environment

A proactive approach in tackling environmental issues is one of the surest ways to ensure the country remains a first-choice destination for investors and visitors. This was stated by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, being held at the Montego Bay Convention...

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.

3 years ago Tourism

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, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on November 29, Mr. Stewart, who is also Executive Chairman of...

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.

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Minister Chuck Endorses ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ Campaign

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has endorsed the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries’ national ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ campaign. Mr. Chuck, who is the Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Eastern, made an impromptu appearance at a forum dubbed ‘A Conversation with the Minister’, which was hosted by Agriculture Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. The event was held at...

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.

3 years ago 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...

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).

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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...

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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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...