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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Commonwealth Business Forum Heads of Government and Business Leaders’ Roundtable, held on June 22 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Commonwealth Business Forum Heads of Government and Business Leaders’ Roundtable, held on June 22 in Kigali, Rwanda.

Jamaica Accelerates Buildout Of National Broadband Initiative – PM

Jamaica has accelerated the buildout of its national broadband initiative to facilitate the rollout of high-speed Internet access across the island. In addition, the Universal Service Fund (USF) has been providing free Wi-Fi Internet access points in major town centres,...
The aircraft on the inaugural flight by Quality Corporate Aircraft Services (QCAS) Aero, out of Fort Lauderdale, to the Ian Fleming International Airport in St. Mary, gets the water canon salute on its arrival, on June 22. There were 10 passengers on board. The Miami-based QCAS Aero will operate a premium nonstop flight weekly to the airport.
The aircraft on the inaugural flight by Quality Corporate Aircraft Services (QCAS) Aero, out of Fort Lauderdale, to the Ian Fleming International Airport in St. Mary, gets the water canon salute on its arrival, on June 22. There were 10 passengers on board. The Miami-based QCAS Aero will operate a premium nonstop flight weekly to the airport.

JTB Projects 800,000 Visitors For Summer, Over US$1.1 Billion In Earnings
Stakeholders in attendance at the launch of the Rural Development Programme in Chambers Pen, Hanover, on Wednesday (June 22).
Stakeholders in attendance at the launch of the Rural Development Programme in Chambers Pen, Hanover, on Wednesday (June 22).

$223-Million Development Programme For Chambers Pen
A float on the streets of Kingston
A float on the streets of Kingston

Submit Designs For Jamaica 60 Float And Street Parade
Community Relations Manager at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Kimberley Blair.
Community Relations Manager at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Kimberley Blair.

Positive Response To NSWMA’s Plastic Separation Programme

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Works / Construction

Expect Minor Delays Along the Sawyers Roadway in South Trelawny

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that over the next two days, motorists may experience delays when travelling along the Sawyers main road in South Trelawny. This, as the Agency completes much needed resurfacing works along this heavily used corridor. The Sawyers main road is located along the Jackson Town to Ullster Spring corridor, and is being repaired to...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), greets Consul General of Jamaica in Miami, Oliver Mair, at the official ceremony to welcome the arrival of the inaugural flight of Quality Corporate Aircraft Services (QCAS) Aero, out of Fort Lauderdale, at the Ian Fleming International Airport in St. Mary, on June 22. The Miami-based QCAS Aero will operate an exclusive, premium nonstop weekly flight to the airport.
Transport

New Charter Service From Fort Lauderdale To IFIA

Jamaica has partnered with Quality Corporate Aircraft Services (QCAS) Aero, to offer a chartered, premium service from Fort Lauderdale in the United States to the Ian Fleming International Airport (IFIA) in St. Mary. The non-stop flight includes complimentary beverage service as well as reduced processing time pre and post flight. It is scheduled for each Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Industry

New Standard Stipulates Lead Limit In Paints

The new JS 358: 2022 Standard, which stipulates the limit for lead content in paints and other surface coating material distributed and retailed locally, is to be promulgated by month-end and will take effect in January 2023. Its development was spearheaded by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) Paints and Surface Coatings Technical Committee and comes against the background of...
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Water

Pipeline Inter Connection Work Now At Final Phase

The National Water Commission is advising that its Contractors will be undertaking the final phase of interconnection works for the new pipeline now installed along Spanish Town Road in the Kingston and St Andrew area. The works will commence on Friday, June 24, 2022. However, based on the extensive nature of the activity, two to three days will be required...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), in conversation with 2019 National Farm Queen, Aniecea Wiggan and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Broilers Group, Christopher Levy, at the launch of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Jamaica Broilers Group Corporate Office in St. Catherine, on Wednesday, June 22.
Agriculture

Denbigh Show Is Back

Anticipation is high for the return of the major Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), which was officially launched today (June 22). The 68th staging of the event follows a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will take place at its usual home, the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, under the...
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