Voluntary Contributions Being Accommodated Under New Tuition Fee Policy
School administrators have been advised that voluntary contributions from parents and other stakeholders towards their institutions’ development will be accommodated under the Government’s proposed...
Port Antonio on Priority List for Development
JAMAICA: The resort town of Port Antonio, in Portland, is on a priority list for development, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
In an interview...
IDB Endorses Economic Growth Council
JAMAICA: The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has endorsed the establishment of the Government’s Economic Growth Council.
The Council, chaired by businessman, Michael Lee-Chin, will advise...
JHTA and JTB drive tourism development through JAPEX
JAMAICA: MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, May 1 - Officials from the Jamaica Tourist and Hotel Association (JHTA) and Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) counted on “the...
Energy Efficiency Project Saves Government $100 Million
JAMAICA: Since implementation of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP), two and half years ago, the project has saved the Government some $100...
All Jamaicans must join in the fight against Crime
JAMAICA: Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging all Jamaicans to join in the fight against crime.
The Prime Minister was speaking in the aftermath of...
JHTA welcomes C&W Business for JAPEX 2016 – Company to power...
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, April 28, 2016 – The annual Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tradeshow slated for April 29 - May 1 at the Montego Bay...
Technology Minister Wants More Females in ICT
JAMAICA: Energy, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is underscoring the need for greater female involvement in the field of information...
Country to take full advantage of CARICOM benefits
JAMAICA: The Government will be appointing a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Review Commission, aimed at positioning the country to take full advantage of benefits under...
JHTA Anticipates Increased Tourist Arrivals Ahead of Summer Season
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, April 25, 2016 – The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) says that it anticipates increased tourist arrivals for the summer season....
