Submission to be Made to the USDA for Mango Export
The Ministry of Agriculture has developed an action plan for submission to the United States Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) for consideration and approval for Jamaican mangoes to be exported to the USA. This comes as the Ministry seeks to maximize the opportunities being provided under the USDA’s pre-clearance facility, which […]
PICA Same Day Service Welcomed
Close to 30 persons applied for and received their passports today (June 1), under the new Same Day express service offered by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA). The service, which costs $16, 500 was introduced today, as new passport fees became effective. In an interview with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer of PICA, […]
CMI Unveils State-Of-The-Art Simulators and Solar Energy System
The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) today (June 2) officially unveiled an upgraded suite of simulators and an alternative energy system to facilitate training at the institution. The project was undertaken at a cost of $162 million, with $135 million provided by the Universal Service Fund (USF). It includes special simulators, 60 computers, communication infrastructure and […]
TEF Upgrading 14 Beaches At A Cost Of $250 Million
The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) will be financing the development of some 14 beaches across the island as part of its National Beach Development Programme. Valued at an estimated $250 million, the project is aimed at equipping public beaches with recreational facilities for the enjoyment of locals and visitors to the island. “This programme will […]
Adequate Security Measures In Place – Minister Bunting
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, is assuring the nation that contingency measures have been put in place to mitigate the impact of the protest action taken by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Mr. Bunting informed that Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) personnel have been called out to support the police. “We will […]
A visit to Jamaica through the lens of Steve James – A Jamaica Travel Photo Essay
Take a photo journey through Kingston, St. Mary and Portland, Jamaica through my camera lens. Bob Marley Statue The newly erected statue of Bob Marley was unveiled during Reggae Month February 2015. It is located at ‘Culture Yard’ in Trench Town, the home of Bob Marley before he moved to 56 Hope Road. (Click “Next” At the […]
Lucas Dipasquale Announces New Single “Do It Like” Feat. Stylo G, Kardinal O and Konshens
Teenage Canadian singer Lucas DiPasquale began turning heads last year when he uploaded his remarkable acoustic mash-up of hits (Road Affi Tek On, Ravin and Only Man She Want) by Dancehall artist Popcaan. The video (which had over 150,000 views in a month on YouTube) gained love worldwide as renowned US music magazine FADER instantly […]
