The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is working with regional and international partners to confront challenges facing the region’s tourism and ensure that citizens across the Caribbean benefit from the sector.  Among the issues is the matter of airlift, which continues to be a challenge for some destinations, said CHTA President, Nicola Madden-Greig.  She noted that while the demand...

The Government plans to develop a public procurement catalogue, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.  This undertaking, to be spearheaded by the Ministry, will enable greater efficiency across the civil service when procuring items for use and is part of the wider rollout of shared services in government.  Dr. Clarke made the announcement...

The Government is exploring the possibility of giving more persons the opportunity to benefit from expungement.  In this regard, Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, will be making a submission to Cabinet for consideration and possible approval.   Expungement involves the formal removal of a conviction from an individual's criminal/police record after a specific period of time has elapsed and after...

Postal operators from across the Caribbean have convened in Kingston for the much-anticipated Electronic Advance Data (EAD) and Regional Transport Workshops.  Hosted by the Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post), in collaboration with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Bureau (IB), the workshops bring together Postmasters-General, Directors of Post, and delegates across Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member and associate states for...

Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley was sworn in as Parliamentary Secretary during a ceremony at King’s House on Thursday (May 22).  He will serve in the Office of the Prime Minister.  Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who presided over the ceremony, congratulated Senator Fitz-Henley and urged him to give of his best in service to the nation. ...

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says Cabinet has approved the issuance of drafting instructions for the preparation of the Bill on the transition to the Republic of Jamaica.   The report of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) on the transition and other matters was tabled in Parliament on May 21.   “We're now going to be preparing...

A comprehensive agricultural development programme for youth, women and persons with disabilities will be undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining.  The undertaking aims to continue the focus on creating greater opportunities for the targeted groups to get involved in agricultural pursuits and provide tangible support to motivate their achievements.  Through the initiative, called Project Feeding the Economy...