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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Brian Richardson, delivers a speech on behalf of portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, at TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica’s 20th Anniversary Gala, held recently at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston.

Minister Says TotalEnergies Marketing Has Been a Pillar in Energy Sector

The retail company, TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica, has been a pillar in the energy sector, consistently delivering high quality products and services, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. In a speech delivered by Chief Technical Director...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks (seventh right) and Chairman of the Jamaica Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN), Don Christian (eighth right), share a moment with the 2023 recipients of the JHUAN scholarship award.

JHUAN Awards US$102,000 in Scholarships to Jamaican Students at Howard University

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica’s 20th Anniversary Gala, held at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston, on September 5.

TotalEnergies Marketing Lauded for Contribution to Economy

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), greets India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Shri Mayank Joshi, during the diplomat’s courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on September 3.

PHOTOS: Minister Chang Receives Courtesy Call from India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica

Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

Jamaica Seventh Caribbean Country to Ratify Marrakesh Treaty

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), and Managing Director, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Makhtar Diop (centre), sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalising the IFC as Jamaica’s strategic advisor on a portfolio of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. Observing the proceedings is IFC Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Alfonso García Mora.

1 year ago Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

Gov’t Partners with IFC to Roll Out Portfolio of Multibillion-Dollar Infrastructure Projects

The Government of Jamaica and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are partnering to deliver a portfolio of infrastructural projects, valued approximately US$2 billion. The partnership was formalised during a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service in Kingston on Tuesday (September 3). With the IFC serving as Jamaica’s advisor on Public-Private Partnerships...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith.

1 year ago EducationForeign AffairsYouth

More Spanish Teachers in Schools

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, says the teaching of Spanish in schools will be boosted by a significant increase in the number of Cuban teachers employed. The Minister, who was addressing school administrators and other stakeholders as part of an orientation session for teachers in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on August 27,...

Applications for the Ambassador’s Scholarship Scheme to study in India will close on August 31.

1 year ago EducationFinance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

Applications for Scholarship to Study in India Closes Aug. 31

Applications for the Ambassador’s Scholarship Scheme to study in India will close on August 31. The scheme offers up to 100 per cent scholarship on tuition for 10 eligible Jamaican nationals to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at a university. The application, which can be made through the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service via its website, is offered...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, announces the country’s accession to the Marrakesh Treaty during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (August 28).

1 year ago CommerceForeign AffairsIndustryInvestment

Jamaica Accedes to the Marrakesh Treaty

Jamaica marked a momentous occasion on Wednesday, August 28, when the nation officially acceded to the Marrakesh Treaty. The Treaty, which was adopted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2013, is a pivotal international agreement designed to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled. Speaking during a Jamaica Information...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (left), pays tribute to outgoing accountant at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Georgette Smith (seated), for her outstanding service at the Mission. The occasion was a farewell reception for Ms. Smith at the Embassy on August 22. Ms. Smith was also hailed for her over 30 years of service to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.

1 year ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Jamaican Embassy Bids Farewell to Outgoing Staff Member

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (left), pays tribute to outgoing accountant at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Georgette Smith (seated), for her outstanding service at the Mission. The occasion was a farewell reception for Ms. Smith at the Embassy on August 22. Ms. Smith was also hailed for her over 30 years of...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, observe as Head of the World Food Programme (WFP) Caribbean Multi-Country Jamaica Office, Dana Sacchetti (left, seated), and the United Kingdom (UK) Government’s Development Representative for Jamaica, Oliver Blake, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a cash grant initiative to benefit Hurricane Beryl victims. The signing took place at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (August 27).

1 year ago Foreign AffairsHurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

Jamaica Partnering with UK And World Food Programme to Provide Post-Hurricane Cash Grants

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is partnering with the Government of the United Kingdom (UK), through its Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide critical cash grant assistance to Jamaicans most affected by Hurricane Beryl. This collaboration was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Ministry...

Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Nigeria His Excellency Lincoln Downer.

1 year ago Foreign Affairs

New High Commissioner to Strengthen Jamaica and Nigeria Bilateral Relations

Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Lincoln Downer says one of his main goals is to nurture and strengthen the good relations between both countries, at the government and people-to-people levels. “Jamaica is very well-known in Nigeria. They are talking about Bob Marley, Usain Bolt and Reggae music in general. So, people are knowledgeable about Jamaica no matter where...