• Mon, 17 August 2026

SBA Administrator to Speak at Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta (JAMCHAM) Launch

The Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta, Inc. (JAMCHAM) has announced that Cassius Butts, Regional Administrator for the US Small Business Administration (SBA) will be the keynote speaker at the chamber’s official launch, scheduled for Saturday, June 27th at the Marriott Century Center Hotel, 2000 Century Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30345 at 6:00 pm. Cassius […]

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 […]

Sandals Resorts Praised For Promoting Brand Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is praising the work being done by Sandals Resorts International (SRI), in helping to build and promote brand Jamaica on the world stage. Addressing the opening of the re-branded Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on Monday, June 1, Mrs. Simpson Miller said Jamaicans can be […]

New Custos of St. Catherine to Be Installed June 11

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, will install Rev. the Hon. Jeffery McKenzie, JP, Pastor of the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Catherine, on Thursday, June 11. The ceremony will be held at the National Police College in St. Catherine, beginning at 2:00 […]

Caribbean Insurers Urged to Develop Products for Agriculture, Tourism

Players in the Caribbean insurance industry are being urged to develop innovative products that will provide natural disaster protection for critical sectors such as agriculture and tourism. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Lloyd B. Smith, made the appeal, as he delivered the keynote address at the opening of the 35th annual conference […]