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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left), presents a gift basket to California native and Jamaica’s millionth stopover visitor, Brian Simmons (left), on his arrival at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Wednesday (June 15), on a JetBlue flight from New York. He was accompanied by his mother, Monica Simmons. Also on hand to welcome Mr. Simmons (from left) are Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon; and Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left), presents a gift basket to California native and Jamaica’s millionth stopover visitor, Brian Simmons (left), on his arrival at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Wednesday (June 15), on a JetBlue flight from New York. He was accompanied by his mother, Monica Simmons. Also on hand to welcome Mr. Simmons (from left) are Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon; and Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White.

One-Millionth Stopover Visitor Milestone Shows Strength Of Recovery – Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the arrival of the country’s one-millionth stopover visitor on Wednesday (June 15) is a signal of the strength of the country’s tourism recovery. “This moment is a testament to the confidence that the...
Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Consumers Encouraged To Keep Receipts During Hurricane Season
Chairman of the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, Senator Don Wehby welcomes participants during the opening ceremony on June 14 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston.
Chairman of the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, Senator Don Wehby welcomes participants during the opening ceremony on June 14 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston.

Diaspora Conference an Opportunity to Acknowledge Contribution of Overseas Jamaicans
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Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Marlene Street Forrest.
Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Marlene Street Forrest.

Diaspora Encouraged To Invest, List On Jamaica Stock Exchange

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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses a recent World Bee Day event at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston.
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Agriculture Ministry Take Steps To Prevent Invasion Of Killer Bees

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is assessing the local honeybee stock for the presence of Africanised bees. State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter, said that, to date, “DNA samples have been collected for genetic analysis. Preliminary results have been received and a final report will be made to the stakeholders as soon as the DNA tests are completed in full”....
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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), participates in a recent tree-planting exercise at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston. Looking on are Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (left), and President of the Kingston and St. Andrew Bee Farmers Association, Julian Spence.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Planting 2,000 Fruit Trees To Increase Bee Habitats

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is planting 2,000 fruit trees across the island in a bid to increase habitats for honeybees. The move comes as the vagaries of climate change, such as excessive rainfall and high wind, reduce the honeybees' access to nectar and pollen, thereby affecting the country’s output in honey production. State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter, said...
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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, speaks during a semi-virtual ‘Riverside Chat’ forum at the 2022 Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, on Wednesday (June 15). The conference is being hosted at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, from June 14 to 16, under the theme ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’.
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BOJ Hopeful More Persons Will Join Banks To Get CBDC Accounts

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is hopeful that the simplified companion customer verification process to facilitate the establishment of central bank digital currency (CBDC) accounts will spur an increase in the number of persons joining local financial institutions. Governor, Richard Byles, advised that persons must acquire a special wallet in order to utilise the CBDC, dubbed ‘Jam-Dex’. Speaking on Wednesday...
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SLB Launches Redesigned Website

Customers of the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) now have easier access to SLB services with the launch of the entity’s redesigned website. The site, developed by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), is easy to navigate, with quick links to important information and services, and there is a frequently asked questions section that gives answers to common customer queries. Deputy Executive...
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Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the House of Representatives. At left is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
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60-Day Extension Of ZOZOs

The House of Representatives has approved a 60-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs). The areas are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; and Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland. Resolutions for the extensions were moved by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon....
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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses a recent World Bee Day event at the Ministry’s Kingston offices.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Provides Pest Management Support To Bee Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is providing support to bee farmers in protecting their hives from pests that could threaten the industry. “The management of pests such as the varroa mites and the small hive beetles forms a great part of the work being done by the Apiculture Unit,” said State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter. “This is executed through...
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