| Mon - Thur 8:30 am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Government of Jamaica ja-flag
Advertisement
Hurricane Melissa

Latest

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaking during the Consumer Affairs Commission and Fair Trading Commission semi-virtual quarterly media briefing on Thursday (February 24).
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaking during the Consumer Affairs Commission and Fair Trading Commission semi-virtual quarterly media briefing on Thursday (February 24).

Bill To Encourage Development Of New Varieties Of Cannabis

The Government is seeking to encourage the development of new varieties of cannabis, under the New Plant Varieties (Rights of Breeders) Bill being developed by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said...
Grade 8 students are elated as they celebrate Jamaica Day 2022 at the school on Friday, February 25, under the theme “Celebrating Jamaica: Building Character: Hearts through the Arts”.
Grade 8 students are elated as they celebrate Jamaica Day 2022 at the school on Friday, February 25, under the theme “Celebrating Jamaica: Building Character: Hearts through the Arts”.

PHOTOS: Jamaica Day
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon Floyd Green (left), engages with land title beneficiaries (from second left) Debbie Steadman, Andrea Austin, and Keron Steadman-Clackin, all of Berlin District, St. Elizabeth, and Chief Executive Officer/Commissioner of Lands at the National Land Agency (NLA) Cheriese Walcott, following a ceremony to hand over certificate of titles under the Systematic Land Registration programme on February 23 at Newell High.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon Floyd Green (left), engages with land title beneficiaries (from second left) Debbie Steadman, Andrea Austin, and Keron Steadman-Clackin, all of Berlin District, St. Elizabeth, and Chief Executive Officer/Commissioner of Lands at the National Land Agency (NLA) Cheriese Walcott, following a ceremony to hand over certificate of titles under the Systematic Land Registration programme on February 23 at Newell High.

NLA Making Land Ownership Easier
Paediatrician and Senior Registrar at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Andrew Burton, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, on a study conducted to determine the Epidemiology of Dermatological Diseases at a Jamaican Paediatric Hospital.
Paediatrician and Senior Registrar at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Andrew Burton, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, on a study conducted to determine the Epidemiology of Dermatological Diseases at a Jamaican Paediatric Hospital.

Study on Skin Diseases Presented at BHC Should be Useful – Paediatrician
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Courtney Williams (left), observe as Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, John McIntyre, signs an agreement for the ‘Violence Prevention in Targeted Vulnerable Communities and Schools in Jamaica’ Programme. The signing took place at Jamaica House on Friday (February 25). The initiative will be spearheaded by the Ministry of National Security with US$7 million in funding support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Courtney Williams (left), observe as Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, John McIntyre, signs an agreement for the ‘Violence Prevention in Targeted Vulnerable Communities and Schools in Jamaica’ Programme. The signing took place at Jamaica House on Friday (February 25). The initiative will be spearheaded by the Ministry of National Security with US$7 million in funding support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Funding Support for Social Initiative to Curtail Crime in Vulnerable Communities

More

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (right), inspects a damaged road in St. Catherine North East, during a recent tour. At left is the Member of Parliament for the area, Kerensia Morrison.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Bridge in Troja to be Rehabilitated

The National Works Agency (NWA) will be rehabilitating the Natural Bridge in Troja, St. Catherine, in two Phases, at a cost of $318 million, with $160 million being spent in Phase 1. Making the disclosure following a tour of several roads in St. Catherine North East, on February 24, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job...
Read more
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Minister Bartlett Hails Late Businessman as True Friend of Tourism

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has hailed late St. Ann businessman Gobind Chatani as “a true friend of tourism”. Mr. Chatani, who spent over 50 years in tourism and was considered a pioneer in the duty-free sector, died on February 16 at a private health facility in Montego Bay, St. James. “Gobind has been a friend of the tourism...
Read more
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (right), in discussion with the Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, at a reception held on Wednesday (February 23), at the Ambassador’s residence in Kingston. It was held to celebrate the 62nd birthday of His Majesty, Emperor Naruhito of Japan.
Foreign Affairs

Japan Lauded for Support

The Government of Japan has been lauded for its generous support to Jamaica over the past 58 years by State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell. Jamaica and Japan established diplomatic relations on March 16, 1964. Speaking at a reception held on Wednesday (February 23), to celebrate the 62nd birthday of...
Read more
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaking during the Consumer Affairs Commission and Fair Trading Commission semi-virtual quarterly media briefing on Thursday (February 24).
CommerceIndustry

Committee Working to Finalise CAC, FTC Merger

The Committee overseeing the merger of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) and Fair Trading Commission (FTC) is working to finalise the supporting processes over the next six months. The timeline is in keeping with instructions from Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, who has portfolio responsibility for both agencies. The merger forms part of the...
Read more
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
CommerceIndustryInvestmentTechnology

Dept. Of Co-Operatives And Friendly Societies Launches Online Registration

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) has applauded the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS) on its use of digital technology to offer registration services to the public. Speaking at the virtual launch of the DCFS Online Registration System on February 23, State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn,...
Read more