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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

Fitch Upgrades Jamaica’s Rating to ‘BB-’ with the Outlook remaining “Positive”

By: Ministry of Finance and Public Service, March 6, 2024

Fitch Ratings Agency, today, March 5, 2024, upgraded Jamaica’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘BB-’, with the outlook remaining “Positive”. The rating upgrade results from the Government’s continued...

Gov’t to Ensure Greater Spend of Capital Expenditure

By: Judana Murphy, March 5, 2024

Government to Introduce Business Improvement District

By: Judana Murphy, March 5, 2024

Culture 5 months ago Rehabilitation Plan for Vale Royal Being Crafted by JNHT
By: Chris Patterson
Finance & Public Service 5 months ago Gov’t Renewing Jamaica’s Catastrophe Bond Coverage
By: Judana Murphy
Works / Construction 5 months ago Rehabilitative Work along Steven Run to Gazeland Road, St. Elizabeth
By: National Works Agency (NWA)

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right, front row), addresses members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives at Gordon House on Tuesday (March 5). Accompanying him are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith (left, front row), and representatives of portfolio departments and agencies.

5 months ago Finance & Public ServiceParliamentTourism

Jamaica Projected to Welcome 4.2 Million Visitors and Generate US$4.1B in Tourism Earnings for 2023/24

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica is expected to welcome 4.2 million visitors and earn US$4.1 billion by the end of the 2023/24 fiscal year. He made the disclosure...

By: Latonya Linton

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, today (March 5), at Gordon House. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith.

5 months ago Economic Growth & Job CreationTourism

Work Far Advanced on Falmouth Artisan Village

A total of $370 million has been spent, to date, on the establishment of the Falmouth Artisan Village in Trelawny. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure during...

By: Latonya Linton

Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, observes as Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Officer, Byron Martindale, exhibits a ticket generated by the e-ticketing system during a demonstration of the handset device by Constable Morata Murdock. Also observing is Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson. The occasion was the handover of 3,000 handsets and printers to the JCF’s Public Safety Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) in Kingston in December.

5 months ago National SecurityTransport

JCF’S Capability to Mitigate Road Accidents and Fatalities Significantly Boosted

The addition of 3,000 electronic ticketing (e-ticketing) handsets and printers to Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) resources is expected to significantly boost the members’ efforts to mitigate accidents on the nation’s...

By: Rochelle Williams

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaking during the recent ground-breaking ceremony for the $60-million Minard Well Replacement Project in Minard, St. Ann.

5 months ago Economic Growth & Job CreationWater

Gov’t Taking Steps to Reduce NWC’S Energy Bill

The Government will be embarking on a series of initiatives, including infrastructural upgrades, aimed at reducing the energy consumption of the National Water Commission (NWC). Minister without Portfolio in the...

By: Okoye Henry

Director of Operations, Dispute Resolution Foundation(DRF), Cherrol Taylor.

5 months ago Justice

90 Newly Trained Conflict Resolution Responders to Be Introduced during Peace Day Walks

Ninety citizens who have been trained to resolve conflicts by the Dispute Resolution Foundation will be presented to their respective communities during peace walks slated for the Corporate Area on...

By: Twila Wheelan

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), accepts a sculpture of coconut trees from Coconut Technician/Project Coordinator, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Desireina Delancy, at the opening of the regional training workshop on Sustainable and Resilient Coconut Production within a Changing Climate, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Monday (March 4).

5 months ago AgricultureClimate ChangeForeign Affairs

Spread of Lethal Yellowing Disease Reduced by 70%

Jamaica, through the work of the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), has been able to reduce the spread of the lethal yellowing disease in the coconut industry by 70 per cent....

By: Latonya Linton

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, drives along the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project, following the roadway’s official opening on Thursday (September 14).

5 months ago Economic Growth & Job Creation

Williamsfield to May Pen Highway Provides Congestion-Free Travel

Users of the May Pen to Williamsfield highway are welcoming the ease of travel from the opening of the thoroughfare. Constructed at a cost of $188 million, the 23-kilometre four-lane...

By: Kimberly Smith

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, greets Lions Club International Jamaica Region 4 Chair, Leo Club Advisory Panellist and Administrative Officer, Ava-Loi Forbes, during her courtesy call at King’s House on March 1.

5 months ago Governor General

PHOTOS: GG Gets Courtesy Call from Lions Club International Jamaica Region 4 Chair

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, greets Lions Club International Jamaica Region 4 Chair, Leo Club Advisory Panellist and Administrative Officer, Ava-Loi Forbes, during her courtesy call at...

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Fitch Upgrades Jamaica’s Rating to ‘BB-’ with the Outlook remaining “Positive”

Gov’t to Ensure Greater Spend of Capital Expenditure

Government to Introduce Business Improvement District

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Jamaica Projected to Welcome 4.2 Million Visitors and Generate US$4.1B in Tourism Earnings for 2023/24

Work Far Advanced on Falmouth Artisan Village

JCF’S Capability to Mitigate Road Accidents and Fatalities Significantly Boosted

Gov’t Taking Steps to Reduce NWC’S Energy Bill

90 Newly Trained Conflict Resolution Responders to Be Introduced during Peace Day Walks

Spread of Lethal Yellowing Disease Reduced by 70%

Williamsfield to May Pen Highway Provides Congestion-Free Travel

PHOTOS: GG Gets Courtesy Call from Lions Club International Jamaica Region 4 Chair

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