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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right); and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), JANAAC Global Accreditation, Sharonmae S. Walker,  unveil JANAAC’s new name and logo at the CEO’s Breakfast and Rebranding ceremony staged by the agency on June 11 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right); and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), JANAAC Global Accreditation, Sharonmae S. Walker,  unveil JANAAC’s new name and logo at the CEO’s Breakfast and Rebranding ceremony staged by the agency on June 11 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

JANAAC Rebrands as Global Accreditation Organisation

Jamaica’s national accreditation agency has been rebranded with a new name and refreshed identity that better reflects the entity’s position as a globally recognised accreditation organisation. The new-look JANAAC Global Accreditation will focus on promoting global trade, increasing consumer confidence...
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.

Investment Opportunities in Jamaica to Be Discussed at Diaspora Conference
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivers a statement during Tuesday’s (June 11) sitting of the House of Representatives.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivers a statement during Tuesday’s (June 11) sitting of the House of Representatives.

Twin Peaks Financial Sector Supervision and Regulation Model Implementation Expected by 2026
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the Half-Yearly Conference of the Jamaica Association of Guidance Counsellors in Education (JAGCE), which was held at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on Tuesday (June 11).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the Half-Yearly Conference of the Jamaica Association of Guidance Counsellors in Education (JAGCE), which was held at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on Tuesday (June 11).

National Security Minister Highlights Importance of Psychosocial Support in Preventing Crime and Violence
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, displays a copy of the report of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) during her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11).
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, displays a copy of the report of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) during her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11).

Drafting Instructions for Bill to Transition Jamaica to Republic Being Prepared

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Well-known American singer Michael Bolton (right) shares a moment with Marketer, Sean Edwards, prior to the start of the recent Issa Trust Foundation benefit concert at Sans Souci Resort in St. Mary.
Community

ISSA Trust Foundation Raises US$1 Million for Charity

Local charity, the Issa Trust Foundation, continues to make a difference in the lives of less fortunate Jamaicans, with approximately US$1 million (J$150 million) raised last year to support various initiatives in education and healthcare. “The Foundation's commitment to making a tangible difference... has been exemplified by its tireless efforts to raise funds for critical causes. In New York, the...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated third left), with principals, teachers, regional heads, and other stakeholders at the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS), at their biennial conference at the Ocean Coral Springs Hotel, Trelawny, on June 8. To the Minister’s left is Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Youth, Senator Damion Crawford.
EducationYouth

Education Minister Emphasises Critical Role School Principals Play in the Sector

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has emphasised the critical role played by school principals and teachers in creating conducive learning environments for students. The Minister, who was addressing the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS) at their biennial conference at the Ocean Coral Springs Hotel, Trelawny, on June 8, expressed her admiration for the dedication...
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A person wearing an industry glove touches a retreaded tyre.
Transport

Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company Targeting Business Growth and Revenue Sustainability This Year

Programmed activities for the Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company Limited (JUTyre) for fiscal year 2024/25 will focus on business growth, revenue sustainability and a return to profitability. These will be achieved by implementing strategies tailored to increase sales of the company’s products to existing and new customers islandwide. The entity plans to produce 9,000 units of retreaded tyres, representing an 80...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), and World Bank Country Director, Lilia Burunciuc (second right), sign the US$20million Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunities (SPIRO) Project loan agreement during Tuesday’s (June 11) SPIRO Visibility Ceremony at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service in Kingston. Observing are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts Risden; and World Bank Human Development Regional Director, Dr. Jaime Saavedra.
Finance & Public ServiceLabourSocial Security

Gov’t and World Bank Sign US$20m SPIRO Project Loan Agreement

The Government has signed a US$20 million loan agreement with the World Bank for the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunities (SPIRO) Project. The SPIRO Project aims to increase Jamaica’s social protection coverage by establishing a national unemployment insurance programme and strengthening the social protection delivery system. In his remarks during Tuesday’s (June 11) SPIRO Visibility Ceremony at the...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
LabourSocial SecurityYouth

Labour Minister Emphasises Jamaica’s Unwavering Dedication to Social Justice and Equality

Jamaica’s unwavering dedication to social justice, equality and economic empowerment has been emphasised by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. Speaking on Tuesday (June 11), at the Conference of the International Labour Organization (ILO), in Geneva, Switzerland, the Minister underscored the urgent need for the eradication of all forms of discrimination and the protection of the...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses today’s (June 11) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Work Continues to Improve Cross Roads Market

Work continues to improve the sanitary conditions at the Cross Roads Market in Kingston, says Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby. “The KSAMC (Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation) has embarked on a massive cleanup of the Cross Roads Market. The meat market was washed extensively, after which it was sanitised. An extermination team also carried out work over a...
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Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr.
EducationYouth

NPSC Announces Latest Initiative to Promote Fatherhood

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), an agency of the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), has announced its latest initiative aimed at promoting fatherhood and enhancing effective parenting practices across Jamaica. ‘Men Who Mentor’ campaign is set to kick off with an empowerment meeting on June 12, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Chief...
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