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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, speaking during a ‘Riverside Chat’ panel discussion at the 2022 Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference on Wednesday (June 15), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston.
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, speaking during a ‘Riverside Chat’ panel discussion at the 2022 Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference on Wednesday (June 15), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston.

BOJ To Commence Rollout Of Digital Currency End Of June

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is looking to commence national rollout of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – JAM-DEX – at the end of June. Governor Richard Byles said that the institution is at a point where “we are…...
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left), looks on as President of Epican, Dwayne McKenzie, shows him one of the 16 rare cannabis strains being introduced by Epican to the local market, during the launch on June 15, at Market Place on Constant Spring Road.
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left), looks on as President of Epican, Dwayne McKenzie, shows him one of the 16 rare cannabis strains being introduced by Epican to the local market, during the launch on June 15, at Market Place on Constant Spring Road.

Strategies Being Put In Place To Grow Medicinal Cannabis Industry
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Diaspora Urged To Invest In Jamaica
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the Regional Ministers of Tourism Summit 2022, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Wednesday (June 15). The summit formed part of the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) AICE Conference 2022.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the Regional Ministers of Tourism Summit 2022, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Wednesday (June 15). The summit formed part of the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) AICE Conference 2022.

Billions To Be Spent On Hard Infrastructure This Year
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., participates in a panel discussion held during a ministers’ summit at the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) AICE Conference 2022, in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 15).
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., participates in a panel discussion held during a ministers’ summit at the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) AICE Conference 2022, in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 15).

‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ For Strength In Agriculture

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), and Executive Director, National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker, in conversation at the opening of the Organization of American States (OAS): Inter American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) training workshop on monitoring, and evaluation of national drug policies, strategies and plans, on June 15, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.
Prime Minister

Big Drug Seizures During 2021

During 2021, a total of 34,832kgs of marijuana and 1,226kgs of cocaine were seized by the police, according to data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). These seizures occurred inland, at the airports, and at controlled and uncontrolled seaports. The disclosure was made by National Security Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, at the opening of the...
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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.
Tourism

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 market shows in Jamaica as well as the strength, resilience and enduring appeal of Jamaica’s tourism product as we build...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
CommerceJIS Think Tank

Consumers Encouraged To Keep Receipts During Hurricane Season

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is advising the public to be wise when making purchases and to keep copies of receipts during the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, explained the importance of retaining receipts of purchases made during the period. “Each year the Consumer Affairs Commission...
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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.
Foreign AffairsJamaica 60 Diaspora Conference

Diaspora Conference an Opportunity to Acknowledge Contribution of Overseas Jamaicans

The Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference presents the Government with an opportunity to publicly acknowledge the work and contributions made by the Jamaican living overseas, especially in economic recovery efforts. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, in a virtual presentation during Tuesday’s (June 14) official opening of the conference at the Ministry’s downtown Kingston...
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Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Marlene Street Forrest.
Finance & Public ServiceJamaica 60 Diaspora Conference

Diaspora Encouraged To Invest, List On Jamaica Stock Exchange

Business interests in the diaspora are being encouraged to participate in the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) by not only trading in companies already on the market but also having their entities listed as well. JSE Managing Director, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, said the latest listing of a small and medium-sized entity on Wednesday (June 15), which she noted was oversubscribed...
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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.
Agriculture

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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