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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 5

More Than $3B for Social Support Programmes

The government has announced it will be spending an additional $2.7 billion to provide targeted support to Jamaicans who are most adversely affected by the high cost of living. This totals $3.8 billion in social intervention expenditure, of which $1.1...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Hon. Nigel Clarke, addressing the House of Representatives’ sitting on June 28.

Jamaicans Take Up $2,500 Incentive To Sign Up For JAM-DEX

Members of the House of Representatives observe a minute of silence for late former Minister of Tourism, Francis Tulloch, during its sitting on Tuesday (June 28).

House Of Representatives Pays Tribute To Late Francis Tulloch

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 21).

House Approves Exemption Of GCT On Lithium-Ion Batteries

Members of the House of Representatives stand for a minute of silence for Clarendon mother Kemisha Wright and her four children, who were killed at their home in Cocoa Piece this morning (June 21).

Gov’t, Opposition Condemn Killing Of Mother And Children

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, officially opens the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference during a ceremony held at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (June 14), which was streamed online.

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Diaspora Policy Heading to Parliament Very Soon

The Draft National Diaspora Policy, which has been approved by Cabinet, is expected to be presented to Parliament within the next two weeks. The policy outlines a foundational framework for deeper diaspora engagement and is aligned with the goals articulated in the National Development Plan Vision 2030. The details were presented by State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the House of Representatives. At left is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

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60-Day Extension Of ZOZOs

The House of Representatives has approved a 60-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs). The areas are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; and Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland. Resolutions for the extensions were moved by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon....

The Government is moving to develop Jamaica as a planning supply hub for the local tourism sector and for other tourism-dependent nations in the region.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure as he closed the 2022/23 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on June 14.
He said that the move will “give Jamaican entities the necessary muscles needed to grow locally, regionally and internationally”.
Minister Bartlett noted that the idea of the logistic supply hub for Jamaica and the other Caribbean islands came out of the Tourism Recovery Task Force chaired by Wilfred Baghaloo in 2020.
The terms of reference for the project are currently being developed by the Ministry of Tourism.
Minister Bartlett said the hope is that by the winter season “we would have been able to put in place the mechanism to see the first of those entities that are going to be involved”.
Mr. Bartlett said the hub will help to eliminate some of the supply chain uncertainties.
“The establishment of the supply logistics centre in the free zone [will] enable our local suppliers to scale up and to be able to respond effectively and well to the call and the demand that this particular disruption is causing,” he said.

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Jamaica To Become Logistics Supply Hub For Tourism-Dependent Caribbean Countries

The Government is moving to develop Jamaica as a planning supply hub for the local tourism sector and for other tourism-dependent nations in the region. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure as he closed the 2022/23 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on June 14. He said that the move will “give Jamaican entities the necessary muscles...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the House of Representatives on June 14 as he closes the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate.

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Financing For SMTEs

The National Export-Import (EXIM) Bank has, to date, approved and disbursed 162 loans valued at some $1.56 billion to 72 beneficiaries, through a loan facility established to provide financing to small and medium tourism enterprises (SMTEs). Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure as he closed the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 14. Some...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, closes the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 14.

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Tourism Projections On Track

Jamaica is well on its way to achieving its 2022 projections of total visitor arrivals of 3.2 million and total revenue of US$3.3 billion, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Closing the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 14, Mr. Bartlett said the arrival figures from the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) signal that the sector is...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her presentation in the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge

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Rich Culture On Show For Jamaica 60

Jamaica’s rich culture and heritage will be on show from July 30 to August 6, as the country celebrates 60 years of Independence. Activities include the Jamaica 60 Independence Village, which will be staged at the National Indoor Sports Centre. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, in her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge.

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Ministry Pushes For Passage Of Domestic Violence Law During 2022/23

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is pushing to ensure that the amended Domestic Violence Act will become a reality during the 2022/23 legislative year. The legislation aims to give greater protection to victims and to deal effectively with perpetrators. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, provided an update during her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the...