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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers the keynote address at the 51st anniversary function of the Kiwanis Club Portmore held on June 11 at the Sky Lounge in Kingston.
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers the keynote address at the 51st anniversary function of the Kiwanis Club Portmore held on June 11 at the Sky Lounge in Kingston.

Jamaica Well Ahead in Meeting Land Mass Protection Target – Minister Samuda

Jamaica remains five years ahead of schedule to meet the 2030 target for land mass protection, says Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. The Government has committed to complete...
General Manager, Project Management Office, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Hugh Grant (right); Chief of Operations, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Lorenzo Escondeur (second right); and Programme Manager, Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE), Christopher Brown (left), share a photo opportunity with representatives from five beneficiary companies under cohort five of the BIGEE Jamaica Business Fund (JBF). Occasion was the official signing ceremony for grant support to the five entities at the IDB head office in Kingston on June 12. From second left are General Manager, Associated Manufacturers Limited, Jason Garbutt; Chief Executive Officer, Spur Tree Spices Limited, Albert Bailey; Owner, Synergy Business Solution, Derron Grant; Director, Jerkorama Company Limited, Clive Myrie; and Director, E&A Jones Company Limited, Matthew Jones.
General Manager, Project Management Office, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Hugh Grant (right); Chief of Operations, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Lorenzo Escondeur (second right); and Programme Manager, Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE), Christopher Brown (left), share a photo opportunity with representatives from five beneficiary companies under cohort five of the BIGEE Jamaica Business Fund (JBF). Occasion was the official signing ceremony for grant support to the five entities at the IDB head office in Kingston on June 12. From second left are General Manager, Associated Manufacturers Limited, Jason Garbutt; Chief Executive Officer, Spur Tree Spices Limited, Albert Bailey; Owner, Synergy Business Solution, Derron Grant; Director, Jerkorama Company Limited, Clive Myrie; and Director, E&A Jones Company Limited, Matthew Jones.

US$5.5 Million in Support Provided to 1353 MSMEs under BIGEE Programme
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Wayne Robertson, addresses a Legislative Policy Development Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (June 13).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Wayne Robertson, addresses a Legislative Policy Development Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (June 13).

Call Made for Updating of Laws with Outdated Monetary Penalties
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Diaspora Conference to Stimulate Increased Trade and Commerce
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the handover of 2,000 helmets donated by the Government, through the Ministry, to the National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC) at the corporate offices of the Jamaica National (JN) Group on Oxford Road in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 12).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the handover of 2,000 helmets donated by the Government, through the Ministry, to the National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC) at the corporate offices of the Jamaica National (JN) Group on Oxford Road in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 12).

Gov’t Donates 2,000 Helmets for Distribution to Motorcyclists Islandwide

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Director of The Mico University College Child Assessment and Research in Education Centre, in Kingston, Dr. Sharon Anderson-Morgan.
EducationYouth

MICO Care Centre Registering Students for Summer Intervention Programme

The Mico University College Child Assessment and Research in Education Centre (Mico CARE) is now registering students for its annual summer intervention programme, aimed at providing remediation in literacy and numeracy for children aged six to 13 years old. Parents/guardians are being encouraged to take advantage of this year's programme, which will run from July 8 to 25, from 8:00...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Jamaican DiasporaNational Security

PICA to Offer Services at Diaspora Conference

The Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) will be offering a range of services, including passport and citizenship applications, during the four-day Jamaica Diaspora Conference, which gets under way on Sunday (June16) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade,...
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Aspiring business owner, Denise Russell (right), receives advice on public liability insurance from the Marathon Insurance Brokers team (from left) Team Lead, Rashque Rowe; Sales Executive, Keishan Campbell; and Account Executive, Sueyen Thomas. Occasion was the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Licensing Expo on Tuesday, June 11 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James.
Tourism

Mobay Tourist Operators Benefit from TPDCo Licensing Expo

Several new and existing operators in the tourism sector benefited from support to submit and renew applications for licences as the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) kicked off its ‘2024 Licensing Expo’ on Tuesday (June 11) in Montego Bay. Held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, the event provided a one-stop shop where business owners and operators got the...
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HEART/NSTA Trust Managing Director, Dr. Taniesha Ingleton, addresses Wednesday’s (June 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Office of the Prime Minister

Applications Open for HEART TRUST’s Summer of Skills Programme

Applications are open for the HEART/NSTA Trust’s Summer of Skills Programme. Jamaicans, aged 15 and older, who are interested in acquiring practical skills for employment or entrepreneurship or who are passionate about the creative arts and technical innovation, are encouraged to apply. Addressing Wednesday’s (June 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Managing Director, Dr. Taniesha Ingleton, said the initiative...
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Councillor for the Papine Division, Darrington Ferguson, making his contribution to the resolution to name 16 roads in the community of Goldsmith Villa, August Town, during Tuesday’s (June 11) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Council’s chambers in downtown Kingston.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

KSAMC Approves Resolution to Assign Names for 16 Roads in Goldsmith Villa

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), on Tuesday (June 11), approved a resolution to assign names to 16 roads in the community of Goldsmith Villa, August Town in the Papine Division, which previously had none. The resolution, KSA/01/06/2024 which was piloted by Councillor for the Papine Division, Darrington Ferguson, indicated that the residents of Goldsmith Villa actively engaged...
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The 12 students from secondary schools across Jamaica who took part in the first round of the 2024 Junior Minister of Tourism Competition, held at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann, on Tuesday, June 11.
TourismYouth

Three Students to Vie for Junior Minister of Tourism

Three outstanding students have emerged as the top finalists from the first round of the 2024 Junior Minister of Tourism Competition, held at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann, on Tuesday, June 11. After a highly competitive public-speaking event featuring 12 participants from secondary schools across Jamaica, Taj Melbourne of Manning’s School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, claimed the top spot,...
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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and Managing Director of J. Wray & Nephew Limited, Jean-Phillippe Beyer, sign an agreement for $20 million in sponsorship support for Emancipation/Independence celebrations. The signing ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 12, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Witnessing are (from left) Communications Manager, J. Wray & Nephew, Dominic Bell; Marketing Manager, Stefano Furini; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Deanroy Bernard; and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.
Culture

Emancipation/Independence Activities from July 31 to August 6

Emancipation/Independence celebration activities are to be held from July 31 to August 6, with major emphasis on the country’s significant achievements over the years. This year, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is partnering with J. Wray & Nephew Limited, which will be providing sponsorship support worth $20 million, to stage the islandwide events. The signing of the...
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