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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the audience at the 5th anniversary celebration of 876 On The Go Taxi Service, held on April 13, at the University of Technology in Kingston.

Transport And Mining Ministry Signs Contract With TRL Software

The Ministry of Transport and Mining has signed a contract with TRL Software to provide its web-based accident analysis software system, iMAAP, to help make the island’s roads safer. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw made the disclosure at the 5th...

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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) stand with President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame for an official photo, during the ‘Think Jamaica 2022 - Government to Government and Civil Society Dialogue', at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (April 15). The session formed part of the activities for the three-day State Visit of President Kagame who departs the island today (April 15).

Jamaica And Rwanda Begin Process To Strengthen Ties

Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Audley Shaw (second left) observes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the University of Technology (UTECH) Jamaica and the University of Birmingham by President (Ag) UTECH, Professor Colin Gyles (left), and Head of the School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, Clive Roberts. The event was the International Symposium on Railway Engineering held at the University of Technology (UTECH) Jamaica recently. The signing of the MOU is intended to forge collaboration between the two institutions focused on the promotion of rail technology in Jamaica through academic and industrial capacity building, knowledge transfer and promotion of research activities.

Government Pushing Ahead With Plans For Railway Service

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) greets President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame. Occasion was the signing of two bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Jamaica and the Republic of Rwanda to formalise joint activities and laying the groundwork for deeper engagement between the countries. The agreements were signed during a meeting between Prime Minister Holness and President Kagame on Friday (April 15) at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).

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Jamaica And Rwanda Sign MoU

The Government of Jamaica has signed two bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Rwanda to formalise joint activities and lay the groundwork for deeper engagement between the countries. The agreements were signed during a meeting between Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and Rwandan President, His Excellency Paul Kagame on Friday, (April 15) at the Office...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), officially bids farewell to President of the Republic of Rwanda His Excellency Paul Kagame (right) during a ceremony at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Friday (April 15). The President was in Jamaica for a three-day State Visit. Pictured (at left), is Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. Also waiting to say goodbye to the President is Opposition Spokesperson on Industry, Investment and Global Logistics, Anthony Hylton (third left). Photo: Rudranath Fraser

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State Visit Ends With Official Farewell

Before leaving the island on Friday (April 15), President of the Republic of Rwanda His Excellency Paul Kagame, was treated to an official farewell, accentuated by the strains of Jamaica’s national anthem and the customary Royal Salute. The President departed the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston at 3:22 pm, marking the end of a three-day State Visit to Jamaica....

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Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), escorts President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame, to the ballroom at King’s House for Thursday’s (April 14) State Dinner, hosted for the visiting Head of State. Photo: Donald De La Haye

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G-G Praises Rwanda For Growth As A Nation

Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Republic of Rwanda has emerged from the political challenges of the 1990s to become a model of economic growth for other developing countries. “The level of progress and the very mature approach towards reconstruction… has made the country an excellent example of how to advance social transformation,” he said....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shakes hands with President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame following his participation in a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament on Thursday (April 14). The sitting was held as part of activities for President Kagame’s three-day State visit to Jamaica. Photo: Mark Bell

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Africa And The Caribbean Can Strengthen Ties – Kagame

President of the Republic of Rwanda His Excellency Paul Kagame, is calling for Africa and the Caribbean to work closer together in a direct and sustained manner particularly through organisations such as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the African Union. “Africa and the Caribbean should work together to advance common positions in these bodies, where our interests align, as they...

The new Montego Bay Fire Station in St. James.

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Date Set For Official Opening Of New Fire Station In Mobay

The newly constructed Montego Bay Fire Station in St. James will be officially opened on May 13. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (April 14), Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) Assistant Superintendent (Acting) of the St. James Division Shayne Jones-Henry, informed that JFB is currently working to complete the installation of utilities for full...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn, conversing with Country Representative (Ag), USAID Jamaica Alex Gainer, during the official launch of the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies’ Online Registration and Monitoring System (ORMS) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (April 14).

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DCFS Online Registration Now Operational

The Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS) has officially launched its online registration and monitoring system as part of efforts to improve the ease of doing business. Addressing the official launch at The Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday (April 14), Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said the project supports...