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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, in Kingston on April 5.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, in Kingston on April 5.

Tourism Ministry Targets Key Areas To Stimulate Growth

The Ministry of Tourism is focused on six key areas as it creates a framework for growth that is more resilient, equitable and sustainable. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure during his Sectoral Debate presentation in the House...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), interacting with Head Girl of Guy’s Hill High School, Shayanique Neil (second left); Principal, Guy’s Hill High, Cecil Donald (left); and grade-nine student at the institution, Ajani Murphy, following the presentation of laptops to Guy’s Hill High School by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) at the Commission’s Ballater Avenue offices in Kingston on April 7.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), interacting with Head Girl of Guy’s Hill High School, Shayanique Neil (second left); Principal, Guy’s Hill High, Cecil Donald (left); and grade-nine student at the institution, Ajani Murphy, following the presentation of laptops to Guy’s Hill High School by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) at the Commission’s Ballater Avenue offices in Kingston on April 7.

$7-Million Grant To Support CARIFTA Swimmers
Project Director for the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Elsa Marks Willis.
Project Director for the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Elsa Marks Willis.

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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing, on Wednesday (April 6).
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing, on Wednesday (April 6).

Support For Jamaica’s Commonwealth Secretary-General Bid
Jamaica’s Special Investment Ambassador to India, Senator Aubyn Hill.
Jamaica’s Special Investment Ambassador to India, Senator Aubyn Hill.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

PM Launches Finance Strategy For Climate Action

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (April 6) launched the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Partnership’s new Finance Strategy, which is aimed at mobilising urgent funding for climate action. The event took place at Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James. The NDC Partnership, which Jamaica co-chairs with the United Kingdom (UK), has more than...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, highlights a point as he opens the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 5).
ParliamentSectoral Debate 2022/23TourismTransport

Over US$200 Million Infrastructure Upgrade For St. Thomas

The Government will be spending more than US$200 million to develop the infrastructure in St. Thomas to position the parish as a new prime tourism destination. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure as he opened the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 5). The works include developing Rocky Point Beach, establishing wayfinding...
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Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Robert Montague (third left), and Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (right), celebrate the official commissioning into service of a community Wi-Fi hotspot in Woodpark in the constituency, recently. Others pictured (from left) are Donnington Primary School student, Michael Clarke; Councillor for the Gayle Division, Jason James; Councillor for the Carron Hall Division, Doreen Hutchinson; Business Development Manager at the Intercorp Group, Ursula Sanchez Gamarra; and Chief Executive Officer, Ready Communications, Chris Dehring.
CommunityTechnology

Woodpark Gets Satellite Internet

Woodpark is the first of several communities in St. Mary Western to receive free public Internet from satellite, under the Universal Service Fund (USF) public Wi-Fi hotspot programme. The service, which became operational on March 30, is being provided by ReadyNET. The USF has opted for satellite Internet service for Woodpark, due to inadequate fibre-optic infrastructure. Satellite allows remote, rural...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (second left), makes a point to Acting Principal Director, Information Division, OPM, Damian Cox (left), during the official launch of Records Information Management (RIM) Month of activities, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on April 6. Sharing in the conversation (from second left) are Archives Advisory Committee Member, Andrea C. Whyte; Certified Archivist in Information Management, Emerson Bryan; and Principal Director, Public Sector Modernisation Division, Office of the Cabinet, Wayne Thompson.
InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Access To Information Essential To Good Governance – Minister Morgan

The Government is committed to the reform of the Access to Information Act and the sharing of publicly held information, says Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. He said that updating the legislation is essential in ensuring effective governance by facilitating greater openness and transparency. “We have agreed…...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing, on Wednesday (April 6).
EducationInformation

Criteria For Appointment Of Principals To Be Revised

The criteria for the appointment of principals are to be revised following Cabinet’s approval for these changes to be made. This will be facilitated through the amendment of section 43 (1) of the Education Act, 1965 and sections of the Education Regulations, 1980, which relate to the criteria for the appointment of principals. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Franklin Witter, addresses the Essex Valley Agricultural Development Authority
Agriculture

Agri Project In Essex Valley Will Transform Sector

State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter, has hailed the Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP) in St. Elizabeth as a game changer that will make a tangible difference in agro-producing communities within the project area. “This will ultimately enhance agricultural production and productivity, as approximately… 810 hectares of agricultural lands within Essex Valley will...
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