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Outstanding Jamaicans to Be Honoured on October 21

By: Judith A. Hunter, October 17, 2024

Two hundred and thirty-two Jamaicans will be officially recognised for their contribution to nation-building, during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards 2024. This will take...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Gov’t Remains Steadfast in Enhancing Jamaica’s Healthcare Facilities

By: Chris Patterson, October 17, 2024

British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, points to the UK-JA Mural, which was unveiled this morning (October 16) in the Kingston Creative Art District. Looking on (from left) are United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean, Baroness Jennifer Chapman; Artist, Michael Elliott; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe. The mural, titled ‘Tale of Two Cities’ showcases the vibrant collaboration between art and diplomacy and celebrates the cultural ties and creativity of both countries.

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter (third left), presents a group of greenhouse farmers with inputs for their business, to replace what was lost during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Occasion was a World Food Day Ceremony, held at Ebony Park in Clarendon, on October 16.

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100-Acre Ackee and Mango Orchard to Be Established at Ebony Park in Clarendon

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has announced the establishment of a 100-acre orchard, comprising 50 acres of ackees and 50 acres of mangoes, on lands at Ebony Park...

By: Barbara Ellington

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

4 weeks ago Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Finance Minister Urges Prudent Management of Overtime Budgets by MDAs

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, is urging ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to exercise prudent management of overtime budgets. Addressing the Standing Finance...

By: Chris Patterson

Deputy Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, outlines activities being planned to commemorate Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week (October 27 to November 2), during a JIS Think Tank at the agency's head office in Kingston, on October 16.

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Jamaica Fire Brigade to Showcase Technology in Its Operations

Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week, slated for October 27 to November 2, will be observed under the theme ‘Embracing Digital Innovation to Improve Fire Safety’. Deputy Commissioner, Jamaica Fire...

By: Shanna K. Salmon

1 month ago Parliament

FINSAC Commission Archives to Be Launched

The FINSAC Commission Archives are expected to be launched in the coming days, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. He made the announcement...

By: Chris Patterson

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.

1 month ago CommerceIndustryInvestmentTechnology

MSMEs Encouraged to Help Shape Country’s Digital Future

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to play their part in shaping Jamaica’s digital future. The call came from Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of...

By: Sherika Williams

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), looks on as new mother, Natalia Marage, cradles her infant son, Rashawn. The occasion was the official handover of the newly refurbished breastfeeding room in the nursery at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston, by the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston on Tuesday (October 15). Others sharing the moment are President of the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston, Sophia Bernard-Fairman (second right); and Nurse Manager of the Victoria Jubilee Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Keisha Brown.

1 month ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t Strengthening Support for Mothers and Newborns

The Government is transforming primary healthcare to strengthen antenatal and postnatal support for mothers and newborns, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. He noted that...

By: Rochelle Williams

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening of a new Courts store in Drax Hall, St. Ann, on October 10.

1 month ago InvestmentPrime Minister

PM Says Country No Longer Seen by Investors as High Risk

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica’s economic outlook has taken a turn for the better, where the country is no longer seen by investors as high...

By: Garwin Davis

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), and United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean, Baroness Jennifer Chapman (third right), display a signed agreement for a feasibility study for the National Stadium Redevelopment Project. Occasion was a press conference at the Culture Ministry in New Kingston on Tuesday (October 15) to provide an update on the project. They are joined by (from left) Supernumerary Permanent Secretary in the Culture Ministry, Dean-Roy Bernard; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Judith Slater; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe.

1 month ago Foreign AffairsSport

National Stadium Redevelopment Moves Forward

The Government has accepted a proposal from United Kingdom (UK) firms Ryder Architecture and CAA ICON for the redevelopment of the National Stadium in Kingston. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment...

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100-Acre Ackee and Mango Orchard to Be Established at Ebony Park in Clarendon

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Jamaica Fire Brigade to Showcase Technology in Its Operations

FINSAC Commission Archives to Be Launched

MSMEs Encouraged to Help Shape Country’s Digital Future

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