Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling for greater coordination among governments and private-sector tourism partners across the Americas, to better plan for and manage crises impacting the sector and protect workers. Speaking at the IV CEO Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, on June 8, Mr. Holness noted that in the initial stages of the...

Tourism entities, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are being encouraged to pivot and pursue ideas and innovations that can fuel value-added outputs and spur further growth in the sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, in making the call, said that this is crucial in the collective quest to drive the industry’s continued recovery from the fallout caused by the...

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is seeking support to deliver the 15th National Population and Housing Census message through its Census Partnership Programme. The programme provides an opportunity for new and existing partners to work with STATIN to improve the response rate for the 2022 Census, scheduled to begin September 12. Director-General at STATIN, Carol Coy, told JIS News...

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The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) on Wednesday (June 8) awarded 20 women from across different areas of influence in the country’s agricultural sector, for the sterling contributions they have made to drive the industry forward. The awards were handed out during the annual ‘Women in Agriculture’ conference at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, under the theme “The Achievers”....

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) resolved 124 cases of complaints in April and May, securing approximately $3.8 million in compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers. The disclosure was made by the entity’s Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, during a JIS Think Tank on Thursday, June 9. She noted that the number of cases settled represents approximately 25 per cent of...

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is pushing to ensure that the amended Domestic Violence Act will become a reality during the 2022/23 legislative year. The legislation aims to give greater protection to victims and to deal effectively with perpetrators. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, provided an update during her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the...