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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett making his presentation during a Ministerial Panel at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York on Tuesday June 18, 2024.
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett making his presentation during a Ministerial Panel at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York on Tuesday June 18, 2024.

Reimagining of Caribbean Tourism Key to Resilience of the Industry, Says Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett believes the push to reimagine Caribbean Tourism is key to ensuring the resilience of the industry. Speaking at the Council of Ministers during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York on...
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (1st R) captured with (L-R) Philip Rose, Deputy Director of Tourism, Americas, Jamaica Tourist Board, Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board, Mike LaGrand: Director, Latin & Pacific Network Planning (L), Annalei Avancena: Director, International Regulatory Affairs – Americas, Francine Henry-Carter, Manager, Tour Operators and Airlines, Jamaica Tourist Board and Tom Kozlowski: Senior Manager, Latin Network Planning following a meeting at United Airlines’ office in Chicago June 20.
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (1st R) captured with (L-R) Philip Rose, Deputy Director of Tourism, Americas, Jamaica Tourist Board, Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board, Mike LaGrand: Director, Latin & Pacific Network Planning (L), Annalei Avancena: Director, International Regulatory Affairs – Americas, Francine Henry-Carter, Manager, Tour Operators and Airlines, Jamaica Tourist Board and Tom Kozlowski: Senior Manager, Latin Network Planning following a meeting at United Airlines’ office in Chicago June 20.

United Airlines Increases Service to Jamaica by Over 50% Since 2019
Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Ministry’s June 18 press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston.
Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Ministry’s June 18 press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston.

Transport Minister Condemns the Irresponsible Use of Roadways by Some Motorists
Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie.
Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie.

Head of PSTEB Says Motorists Must Obey Traffic Lights at Intersections
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, standing), assists students to navigate the new laptop computers donated to the Bethabara Primary School by e- Learning Jamaica Company Limited. Observing (from left) are Principal of Bethabara Primary School, Cecil Hamilton; and Chief Executive Officer, E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee. The official handover ceremony was held on June 21 at the school’s Manchester location. The devices were handed over to the Bethabara and Broadleaf Primary Schools under the Tablets in Schools Programme.
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, standing), assists students to navigate the new laptop computers donated to the Bethabara Primary School by e- Learning Jamaica Company Limited. Observing (from left) are Principal of Bethabara Primary School, Cecil Hamilton; and Chief Executive Officer, E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee. The official handover ceremony was held on June 21 at the school’s Manchester location. The devices were handed over to the Bethabara and Broadleaf Primary Schools under the Tablets in Schools Programme.

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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), tour the new classroom block being constructed at the Exchange All -Age School in Ocho Rios, St. Ann during a visit on Friday ( June 21). In the (background) is the school’s principal, Ricardo Moncrieffe.
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PM Condemns Indiscipline on School Compound

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says that bad behaviour by parents visiting any of the island’s schools should not be tolerated, as it sets a poor example for students. Mr. Holness was addressing pupils and faculty at the Exchange All- Age School in Ocho Rios, St. Ann during a visit to the institution on Friday (June 21). “The...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), conversess with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right), and Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry Ann Thomas Gayle, as they view the 2024 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) results during a press conference on Friday (June 21) at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
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Improvement in PEP Exam Results

A comparison of students’ performance in the 2024 Primary Exit Profile (PEP), with pre and post COVID-19 results, is showing overall improvement across all subject areas in the proficient and highly proficient categories. This year’s results were compared to 2023 and 2019, when the last full sittings of the assessment were held. Only the Ability Test was administered in 2022....
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses Smart Mobile Solutions (SMS) Group’s launch of its Smart Tech 360 system on June 20 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
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Industry Minister Encourages Companies to Embrace Technology

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging companies to embrace the use of technology across sectors for increased productivity, to meet international demand and drive Jamaica’s global competitiveness. “The use of smart technology helps to streamline processes, automate tasks and optimise resource allocation across industries, such as manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare and logistics,” he said....
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a TREND Teacher Engagement Session on Thursday (June 20) at the National Arena in Kingston. The event targetted educators in the Ministry’s Region 1 (Kingston and St. Andrew), Region 2 (Portland, St. Thomas and St. Mary) and Region 3 (St. Ann and Trelawny).   
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PHOTO: TREND Teacher Engagement

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a TREND Teacher Engagement Session on Thursday (June 20) at the National Arena in Kingston. The event targetted educators in the Ministry’s Region 1 (Kingston and St. Andrew), Region 2 (Portland, St. Thomas and St. Mary) and Region 3 (St. Ann and Trelawny).   
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, centre), with recipients and several stakeholders during the 2024 Governor-General Diaspora Achievement Awards ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on June 19. Also with the awardees are: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (seated, third left); Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (seated, second left); and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (seated, third right). 
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Overseas-Based Jamaicans Receive Awards

Five overseas-based Jamaicans have been bestowed with the prestigious 2024 Governor-General Achievement Awards (GGAA), in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the country and the Global Diaspora. They are Steve Getten and Mark Henry from Canada; Dr. Pearl Ann Jarrett, United Kingdom (UK); Dr. Dahlia Ann Blake, United States (US); and Musician, Roy ‘Gramps’ Morgan (Morgan Heritage fame). The awards...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
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Agriculture Ministry Provides $5.2m Grant Support to Alligator Pond Fishers

Eighty-seven fisherfolk from Alligator Pond, Manchester, have benefitted from grants totalling $5.2 million under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s Fishers Relief Programme. The support forms part of a $20 million allocation for fishers islandwide who lost pots, nets, traps and boats during a severe weather system on February 5. Approximately 880 fishers were impacted, with losses estimated at...
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