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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (left, seated), along with Permanent Secretary in the Industry, Investment and Commerce Ministry, Sancia Bennett-Templer (centre, seated), and National Export-Import (EX-IM) Bank Managing Director, Lisa Bell (right, seated), display the folder bearing the signed Memorandum of Agreement, formalising the administration of the $675-million Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Loan Programme, in partnership with Jamaica National Small Business Loans Limited (JNSBL). The signing took place at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on Thursday (June 24). Observing (from left) are General Manager, JNSBL, Gillian Hyde; Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) President, Michael Leckie; Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Chief Executive Officer, Valerie Veira; and Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Executive Director, Imega Breese McNab.

More Funding Support For MSMEs

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are now able to access $675 million in additional funding support from the Government, under the new 4.75 per cent MSME Loan Programme. The facility, which was officially launched on Thursday (June 24), is...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett addresses the 66th meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for the Americas (CAM) and the Ministerial Dialogue: 'Reactivation of the tourism sector for inclusive growth', on June 24 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Tourism Minister Calls On Region To Redouble Efforts For Revival Of Tourism

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. (File Photo)

Jobseekers Connected To Positions Available In Global Services Sector

Dean of the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies at the Caribbean Maritime University, Captain Devron Newman, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 24, to outline activities for the Day of the Seafarer, which will be observed on Friday, June 25

Spotlight On Seafarers Today

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the official opening of the Low Leyton/Lennon Production Zones in Portland on Wednesday (June 23).

Agricultural Wardens Programme To Be Piloted Shortly

Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb (left), plays the drum with Percussionist, Bongo Herman, during a tour of the Bob Marley Museum in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 23). Looking on is Director of Tourism at the Jamaica Tourist Board, Donovan White.

5 years ago Tourism

Saudi Arabia Tourism Minister Visits Bob Marley Museum

Director of Tourism at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White, says Wednesday’s (June 23) tour of the Bob Marley Museum by the Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, bodes well for destination Jamaica. “To have the Hon. Minister here on this tour was exhilarating for me personally, but even more so for the destination,”...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday

5 years ago Cabinet

Cabinet Approves Money For Claims Resulting From Fires At Riverton Disposal Site

Cabinet has given approval for the settlement and financial support of claims in the amount of approximately $24.9 million to be made to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), arising from fires at the Riverton Disposal Site in 2012 and 2015. Legal action was brought following fires at the Riverton Disposal Site. Speaking at Wednesday’s (June 23) post-Cabinet press...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, addresses a media briefing at the St. James Municipal Corporation on Wednesday (June 23).

5 years ago Local Government

Registration Programme For MoBay Vendors

The St. James Municipal Corporation is moving to address unregulated vending on the streets of the Second City. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, said that starting July, the Corporation will embark on a registration programme for vendors who wish to ply their wares legally along designated streets in the downtown area. He made the disclosure at a media...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), offers words of encouragement to Outstanding Father Awards recipient, Shavane Daley (seated), after presenting him with his plaque during a ceremony on Wednesday (June 23) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in St. Andrew. Mr. Daley, who is blind, was among 25 exceptional fathers recognised by the Ministry. Also pictured is Principal Director for Gender Affairs in the Ministry, Sharon Coburn Robinson. In keeping with coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols, all 25 recipients did not receive their awards in person.

5 years ago Gender Affairs

Gov’t Committed To Addressing Issues Impacting Men And Boys – Minister Grange

The Government is committed to addressing the issues that affect the nation’s men and boys and to engage them in the fight against the cultural norms and stereotypes that reinforce gender inequality in the society, says Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. She lamented that, too often, based on cultural stereotypes “we ignore the issues faced...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, June 23, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 46 49,841 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 29 27,871 Males 17 21,967 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 91 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 2 2,711 Hanover 0 1,343 Kingston & St. Andrew 18 13,794 Manchester...

5 years ago Finance & Public ServiceInformation

Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre operates on adjusted opening hours

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will continue to operate from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre, through to Friday, June 25, 2021. The interim arrangements have been made following an assessment of the work currently underway to effect repairs to the air conditioning system at the location. Although operations will continue to take place at the St. James location, the public is advised that the number of...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green

5 years ago AgricultureFisheries

Insurance Package Launched For Fishers And Farmers

The country’s fisherfolk and farmers can now access insurance coverage for vessels, vehicles and accessories through Advantage General Insurance. The insurance package, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, was launched during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday (June 22). It is the first of its kind in the industry and will provide fishers registered with the National...