The National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank) approved and disbursed loans valued at $1.93 billion to operators of small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMTEs), as of July 2023. This...
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Act is being reviewed to, among other things, redefine resort areas and who is regarded as a tourist. “We are now at the point where...
The Government has increased skills training to further boost employment and better equip Jamaicans to support current and future development. The move will build on the country’s record low unemployment...
Three hundred and ninety-six students across Jamaica have, so far, been enrolled in the Government’s $2-billion Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) programme. Launched on August 9, the programme aims...
Jamaicans are being urged to get on board with the collection of plastic bottles, to preserve the nation’s natural environment and reduce pollution. Chairman of Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Dr....
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Country Manager, United States (US) Trade and Development Agency, Lambrini Kolios; President and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS),...
The Government is taking a more robust and targeted approach to tackling the trade of illegal firearms and drugs. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace...
The Social Justice Division in the Justice Ministry is aiming to increase community engagement across the island for persons to be able to access alternative justice services (AJS). Principal Director,...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is in discussion with High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (left), during a courtesy call at...