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Chief Education Officer (Acting) Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (left) is joined by her husband Richard (second right), and their children- Jahlia (second left) and Jahleel in examining aspects of artwork in tribute to fathers following its official unveiling along Church Street, downtown Kingston on Father’s Day (June 19). The mural is part of the 'Fathers Read Too' campaign by the ministry, aimed at highlighting the role of fathers in the educational development of children. The mural was undertaken in partnership with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation and the United Nations Children's Fund.

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point while addressing the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) annual board retreat at the AC Mariott Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (October 30).
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Minister McKenzie to Make Cabinet Submission to Bolster NSWMA

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says he will be making a comprehensive submission to Cabinet aimed at bolstering solid waste management initiatives in the country. “I am now preparing a submission to take to Cabinet that will speak to what is going to be required to give solid waste the kind of injection that is...
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By: Andrew Laidley
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, converses with Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) President, Professor Andrew Spencer, during a Media Day press briefing at the institution’s main campus at Palisadoes Park in Kingston, on Monday (September 23).
EducationYouth

Caribbean Maritime University to Establish Campus in Suriname

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) has announced a groundbreaking partnership to establish a campus in Suriname. This collaboration with the Maritime Authority of Suriname (MAS) and Suriname Foundation for Logistics Training (FLT), aims to bring world-class maritime and logistics education to the region and provide new training and career opportunities for Suriname’s workforce. The announcement was made during a Media...
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By: Andrew Laidley
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Sandals Resort International’s Mega Showcase, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Wednesday (October 16).
InvestmentPrime Minister

Significant Investments Being Made in Various Sectors – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is making significant investments in various sectors of the island to make it even more appealing to visitors. “I want you to know that the Administration of the country is working overtime to ensure that not only do we create a brand-new Jamaica – safe, secure, sustainable and seamless...
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By: Serena Grant
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, addresses the media launch of the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week, at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in St. Andrew, on October 23.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

JFB to Install Smoke Detectors in Several Homes

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) will be installing smoke detectors in several homes across the island, as part of efforts to incorporate the use of technology to minimise fire-related deaths and injuries in the country. Commissioner of the JFB, Stewart Beckford, made the announcement during the media launch of the JFB’s Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week, at the Ministry...
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By: Chris Patterson
Newly appointed Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), shares a moment with new Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon during Wednesday`s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
CabinetInformationPrime Minister

Fayval Williams is New Finance Minister, Dr. Morris Dixon has Responsibility for Education

Hon. Fayval Williams will assume duties as Minister of Finance and the Public Service, becoming the first female to assume the post. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement while addressing Wednesday’s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon has been appointed Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and...
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By: Chris Patterson
Vice President of Trade Sales for Unique Vacations, United States, Garth Laird (left), and Director of Operations at Sandals Golf Upton Estate Country Club, Jonathan Newnham (right), join winners of Sandals’ 20th USA Travel Advisor Golf Tournament, at the awards ceremony held at Sandals Ochi in St. Ann on October 28. The winning team members are (from left) Adam Anderson, David Anderson, David Schutz and Jeremy Lee.
Tourism

Jamaica’s Tourism Supports a Vast Economic Network

Tourism in Jamaica drives a vast economic network that reaches far beyond hotel occupancy, supporting industries and livelihoods across the island. President of Trade Sales for Unique Vacations, United States, Garth Laird, highlighted the impact of the sector, while addressing Sandals’ 20th USA Travel Advisor Golf Tournament awards ceremony held at Sandals Ochi in St. Ann on October 28. Mr....
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By: Okoye Henry
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre) is flanked by the President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Robin Russell (right), and JHTA Executive Director, Camille Needham (left) as he responds to questions from JHTA members following his presentation at their 63rd Annual General Meeting held yesterday (October 12) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.
Press ReleaseTourism

Tourism Sector Gearing Up for More Growth – Minister Bartlett

Minister Outlines Strategies to Fuel Growth of the Tourism Sector at JHTA 63rd AGM Jamaica’s tourism sector is set for continued expansion as global travel surges toward 1.5 billion travellers by the end of this year, with projections of nearly 3 billion tourists worldwide in the next two decades. Addressing the 63rd Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and...
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By: Ministry of Tourism
Travel advisors from around the world arrive at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 13, as part of the Sandals Jamaica Love Tour 2024.
Tourism

Hundreds of Travel Advisors in Jamaica for Familiarisation Visit

More than 400 travel advisors from around the world are in Jamaica to experience first-hand the country’s world-class tourism product and offerings. The week-long initiative, dubbed ‘Sandals Jamaica Love Tour 2024’, will run from October 13 to 20. It is being spearheaded by Sandals Resorts International in collaboration with various public and private-sector entities. The aim is to immerse these...
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By: Okoye Henry
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill  (second left) and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Walker (left), present the ISO 15189:2012  certification for the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) Laboratory to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) and Chief Executive Officer of CRH, Charmaine Williams-Beckford (second right). Sharing the moment is Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Dwight Crawford. The accreditation award ceremony was held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James on October 17.
Health & Wellness

Cornwall Regional Hospital Lab is ISO Certified

The Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) Laboratory in St. James has received ISO 15189:2012 certification from the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC). The facility has been accredited for medical testing/examination, including haematology, chemistry, immunology and microbiology. With the certification, the Type A facility, which forms part of the Western Regional Health Authority’s (WRHA) laboratory services, has proven that its clinical...
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By: Serena Grant
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and New Social Housing Programme beneficiary, Craig Bailey (third right), cut the ribbon to unveil Mr. Bailey’s new home in St. Catherine North Eastern, on September 19. Also pictured are ( from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Member of Parliament for the constituency, Kerensia Morrison; and Councillor for the Guy’s Hill Division, Joseph Johnson.
Economic Growth & Job CreationHousing

Systematic Approach Being Taken to Deal with Poverty – PM

The Government is taking a systematic approach to deal with the issue of poverty in Jamaica, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Delivering the 254th unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) in St. Mary on Thursday (September 19), Dr. Holness said, “We have never taken our eyes off the poor. We understand what has happened...
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By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon
A ship undergoing maintenance work at a floating dry dock, similar to the one being operated in Jamaica.
DevelopmentJIS Think Tank

MAJ Undertaking Phased Buildout Of Jamaica’s Maritime Cluster

KINGSTON, Sept. 21 (JIS): The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is currently building out the island’s first Maritime Cluster. This is in keeping with the entity’s mandate to develop the country’s maritime industry. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, MAJ Director General, Bertrand Smith, explained that the cluster is a network of services that can be...
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By: PETA-GAY HODGES
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT), Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the AAJ 50th Anniversary Gala Awards Banquet, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Sunday, September 22.
Transport

AAJ Urged to Continue to Innovate and Adapt to Ensure Aviation Infrastructure Meets Global Standards

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) has been urged to continue to innovate and adapt, to ensure that the country's aviation infrastructure meets the highest efficiency, safety, sustainability and global standards. The charge has been given by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Addressing the AAJ’s 50th Anniversary Gala Awards Banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel...
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By: Peta-Gay Hodges
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, emphasises a point during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 24).
CabinetLegal and Constitutional Affairs

CPC Prepares Draft Supporting Legislation for Jamaica’s Transition to a Republic

The Chief Parliamentary Counsel has prepared two draft Bills intended to underpin Jamaica’s transition from a constitutional monarchy to a republic. The proposed pieces of legislation – the Constitution (Amendment) (Republic of Jamaica) Bill, 2024, and the Referendum Bill, 2024, were presented to the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs on July 22. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, made...
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By: Latonya Linton
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.
Press ReleaseTourism

Minister Bartlett to Join Global Tourism Leaders for World Tourism Day Celebrations

UN Tourism to Host Official World Tourism Day Event in Tbilisi, Georgia Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, departed the island yesterday (September 25) for Tbilisi, Georgia, where he will participate in the official global celebrations to mark World Tourism Day (WTD) 2024. The event, organized by the United Nations Tourism (UN Tourism), is set for September 27 under the...
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By: Ministry of Tourism
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