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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses a virtual seminar on plans to launch a campaign to designate February 17 as Global Tourism Resilience Day, on Thursday, February 3.

Campaign On For Global Tourism Resilience Day

The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) in Kingston will be launching a worldwide coordinated campaign with local, regional and international partners in a bid to designate February 17 as Global Tourism Resilience Day. Addressing a virtual forum...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), displays a catch during his visit at the Anna Dallas Fish Farm in St. Catherine, on Wednesday (February 3). Looking on is Chief Technical Director, Special Projects in the Ministry, Courtney Cole (right). The Minister also visited Dolly B. Farms and Aqua Wilson Fish Farm in the parish. He also consulted with several fish farmers with a view to addressing challenges in the sector.

Fisheries Sector Being Strengthened

“Close The Care Gap” For World Cancer Day

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), listens attentively to Senior Medical Officer at the Savanna-la-Mar Public Hospital in Westmoreland, Dr. Suman Vemu (centre,) during a tour of the new field hospital. Looking on is Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Bertel Moore. The facility, located on the grounds of the Savanna-la-Mar Public Hospital, was officially opened on Tuesday (February 2).

Field Hospital For COVID-19 Patients Opens At Savanna-La-Mar Hospital

President of the Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals – St. Catherine, Rhamona Bromfield (left), presents packages containing school supplies and food items to Jonathan Grant High School student, Shennel Pinnock (second left), at the Clifton Basic School in St. Catherine, recently. Travorne Rodgers of Ascot High and Nicola Levy of Ascot Primary look on.

Students From Clifton Community Receive School Supplies

4 years ago Housing

Contact Real Estate Board Before Entering Contractual Agreement

Persons looking to invest in real estate are being urged to contact the Real Estate Board (REB) before entering into any contractual agreement. This advice came from Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the REB/Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC), Sandra Garrick, during an interview with JIS News. “It is important to remind the public that before they enter into any real...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated right) and Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels (seated left), sign the agreement for the establishment of a Smart Computer Lab at the Harry Watch Primary School in Manchester. Observing (from left, standing) are Principal of the school, Fitzroy Francis; Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Maureen Dwyer; Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Regional Director for Region 5, Ottis Brown. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (February 2).

4 years ago EducationTechnology

Harry Watch Primary School To Get Smart Computer Lab

The Harry Watch Primary School in rural Manchester is to be outfitted with a Smart Computer Lab that will provide students with access to information and communications technology (ICT) in a structured learning environment, to better prepare them for a digital future. The new lab, which is being funded by the Digicel Foundation at a cost of US$55,000, will be...

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (left) and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, observe a moment of silence for the late reggae icon, Dennis Brown, at a ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the singer’s birth, held on February 1 at National Heroes Park in Kingston. Dubbed the ‘Crown Prince of Reggae’, he recorded more than 75 albums throughout his prolific career and is considered one of the most renowned artistes of the reggae music genre, lovers rock. Dennis Brown was born on February 1, 1957 and died on July1, 1999.

4 years ago CultureSocial Security

PHOTOS: Ceremony Commemorating Singer Dennis Brown’s Birth

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on February 1.

4 years ago Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Meetings on Public-Sector Wage Restructuring Under Way

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has commenced a series of stakeholder meetings on the public-sector wage-restructuring process, which is slated to be implemented on April 1. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, told the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 1) that all bargaining groups representing government employees were engaged last week and provided with an...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, speaking at the official launch of the Annual International Conference & Exhibition (AICE) 2022 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Thursday (January 27). AICE 2022 is scheduled for June 13 to 17 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

4 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessTourism

Tourism Development on Track Despite COVID-19

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, says 90 per cent of all planned tourism investments remain on track despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have more than a dozen hotel development projects in progress throughout the different areas of the island,” Ms. Griffiths indicated. She was addressing the official launch of the Annual International Conference...

4 years ago MiningWorks / Construction

Reconstruction Process At Jamalco On Track – Minister Clarke

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the reconstruction process at Jamalco is on track and will take place over three phases. He said that in phase one, which should occur by June 2022, Jamalco expects the recommencement of operations at up to 50 per cent of capacity using steam from a set of...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang speaking in the House of Representatives on February 1.

4 years ago National Security and PeaceParliament

House Approves Terrorism Prevention Order

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (February 1), approved the Terrorism Prevention (Designated Reporting Entity) (Trust and Corporate Services Providers) Order, 2022. The designation aims to strengthen the country’s financial and non-financial systems, while making them more robust and transparent. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said money laundering and the financing of terrorism are threats to the...