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Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Vice President for Marketing, Gabriel Heron, shares information on the ‘Invest Jamaica’ conference to be hosted by the agency during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on Thursday (November 10).
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Vice President for Marketing, Gabriel Heron, shares information on the ‘Invest Jamaica’ conference to be hosted by the agency during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on Thursday (November 10).

JAMPRO To Host High-Level Investment Conference

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will host a high-level investment conference from November 29 to 30, to highlight local investment and business opportunities. The conference, dubbed ‘Invest Jamaica’, is scheduled for the Montego Bay Convention Centre, under the theme: ‘Jamaica, the...
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, speaking recently during the 2022 Teachers’ Colleges of Jamaica (TCJ) graduation ceremony, at the University of the West Indies(UWI), Mona.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, speaking recently during the 2022 Teachers’ Colleges of Jamaica (TCJ) graduation ceremony, at the University of the West Indies(UWI), Mona.

Education Stakeholders Encouraged to Foster Culture of Inclusion
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), joins other congregants in singing a hymn during the National Neighbourhood Watch Movement’s 35th anniversary church service, which was held at the Church of the Transfiguration in St. Andrew, on November 6. With Mr. Mayne (from second left) are: Police Woman Constable Tavia Bryan; President, St. Andrew North Neighbourhood Watch Council, Opal Davis; Woman Inspector Karen Salmon; and Commanding Officer, St. Andrew North Police Division, Superintendent Sherika Service.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), joins other congregants in singing a hymn during the National Neighbourhood Watch Movement’s 35th anniversary church service, which was held at the Church of the Transfiguration in St. Andrew, on November 6. With Mr. Mayne (from second left) are: Police Woman Constable Tavia Bryan; President, St. Andrew North Neighbourhood Watch Council, Opal Davis; Woman Inspector Karen Salmon; and Commanding Officer, St. Andrew North Police Division, Superintendent Sherika Service.

PHOTOS: State Minister Zavia Mayne Attends National Neighbourhood Watch Movement 35th Anniversary Church Service
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), assists Wisynco Group Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Mahfood (second right), with a package of St. Mary Banana Chips, which is distributed by the entity’s Lakes Pen facility in St. Catherine, during a tour of the plant, on Wednesday (November 9). At right is Wisynco’s Director of Manufacturing, Devon Reynolds.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), assists Wisynco Group Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Mahfood (second right), with a package of St. Mary Banana Chips, which is distributed by the entity’s Lakes Pen facility in St. Catherine, during a tour of the plant, on Wednesday (November 9). At right is Wisynco’s Director of Manufacturing, Devon Reynolds.

Industry Minister Encourages JMEA Members to Export More
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, addressing the opening of the 31st Annual HIV Review and Planning Meeting at the Jewel Grande Resort, in Rose Hall, St. James, on November 9. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, addressing the opening of the 31st Annual HIV Review and Planning Meeting at the Jewel Grande Resort, in Rose Hall, St. James, on November 9. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan.

Significant Progress Made in Fight Against HIV

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), breaks ground for The Howard Apartments that will be constructed at 10-16 Howard Avenue, St. Andrew South West, today (November 9). Under the project, 248 studio apartments will be constructed. Also participating are (from left) Managing Director, National Housing Trust (NHT), Martin Miller; Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Daojiang Chen; Chairman, NHT, Lennox Channer; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Western, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke and Managing Director, Centauri Real Estate Company Limited, Julian Zhu.
HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

Ground Broken for Major Housing Development in St. Andrew South West

A total of 248 studio apartments will be constructed at 10-16 Howard Avenue, St. Andrew South West, under the National Housing Trust (NHT) Guaranteed Purchase Programme (GPP). Ground was broken for the undertaking today (November 9) by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; Chairman, NHT, Lennox Channer; Managing Director, NHT, Martin Miller; Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China...
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President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica, Dr. Tyrone Smith, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on November 9. He said that Pharmacy Week 2022 will be observed from November 20 to 26, under the theme ‘Pharmacists: Trusted, Empowered, United for Action’.
Health & Wellness

Spotlight on Significant Role of Pharmacists November 20-26

The Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica (PSJ) will lead Jamaica’s observance of National Pharmacy Week 2022 from November 20 to 26, under the theme ‘Pharmacists: Trusted, Empowered, United for Action’. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on November 9, PSJ President, Dr. Tyrone Smith, explained that Pharmacy Week is expected to bring awareness to the public on the different aspects of...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 8).
Finance & Public Service

Significant Progress Being Made to Implement Restructured Public-Sector Salaries – Finance Minister

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has informed that significant progress is being made towards implementation of the restructured public-sector compensation package. Speaking in the House of Representatives on November 8, when he tabled the First Supplementary Estimates for the 2022/23 fiscal year, Dr. Clarke said the Ministry is having simultaneous consultations with the...
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