Jamaica

World Bank Approves Additional Financing of US$10 Million to Enhance Jamaica’s Business Environment

February 17, 2021

WASHINGTON, February 16, 2021 — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved additional financing of US$10 million for the ongoing Jamaica Foundations for Competitiveness and Growth Project. The additional financing will be used to scale up support for the Government of Jamaica’s business climate reform agenda and contribute to Jamaica’s economic recovery by improving the business environment. […]

Improved Water Supply in the Works for Thousands of Jamaicans

December 15, 2020

An improved water supply is in the pipeline for nearly 100,000 Jamaicans under a programme approved for US$30 million in funding from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The Bank’s Board of Directors authorised CDB’s funding for the programme at their meeting on Thursday, December 10. The programme seeks to upgrade seven water systems in a […]

CARICOM SG Congratulates Jamaica’s Prime Minister on Election victory

September 9, 2020

Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has congratulated Jamaica’s Prime Minister Hon. Andrew Holness and the Jamaica Labour Party on their victory in the General Elections of 3 September 2020, and has given the assurance of CARICOM’s full support.. “The people of Jamaica must be commended for the successful conduct of the […]

Westmoreland Community Groups Given Equipment to Fight Vector-Borne Diseases and Build Disaster Resilience

August 11, 2020

Westmoreland, Jamaica. August 10, 2020. Over 25 residents in three Westmoreland communities have been given tools and digital equipment to help them fight vector-borne diseases and apply Geographic Information Systems to support mapping disaster risks and climate change impacts. On June 26, the Community Disaster Risk Reduction Fund (CDRRF) of the Caribbean Development Bank and […]

CARICOM Celebrates Jamaica’s 58th Independence Anniversary

August 6, 2020

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated the Government and People of Jamaica on the occasion of the country’s 58th Anniversary of Independence on 6 August 2020. “The choice of theme for this year’s celebration “Resilient and Strong … Let’s Celebrate Jamaica 58”, reflects the national qualities that undergird the spirit and buoyancy of […]

The Economic Future Of Jamaica: Life After COVID-19

May 19, 2020

KINGSTON, JAMAICA: As the world experiences the COVID-19 pandemic and island communities are being dramatically affected, urgent solutions are needed for island communities to combat both the short and long term impacts. Tourism is particularly important to many islands and the sudden withdrawal of this vital income stream presents a potential crisis for many communities. There is a need to […]

JP St Mary’s Cultivates Lifelines of Support for Jamaicans During COVID-19

May 5, 2020

Kingston, Jamaica: JP St Mary’s, one of two brands that fall under the large Caribbean food company JP Tropical Group, has donated over $3 million dollars in cash and kind to multiple agencies and groups.“JP St. Mary’s cares about the citizens of Jamaica,” declared Tara Goulbourne, group marketing and business development manager at JP Tropical Group […]

SmartTerm Opens up its Platform to Help Schools During COVID-19

March 23, 2020

KINGSTON, Jamaica – SmartTerm, the school and learning management platform aimed at reinventing the way education is facilitated in the Caribbean, recently opened its learning management platform free of cost to any schools wanting to continue to educate its students online during the COVID-19 pandemic. After hearing the calls from teachers, parents and governments for […]

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Prime Minister Receives Letter of Introduction From New Jamaican High Commissioner

February 6, 2020

February 5, 2020 – Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, on Wednesday received a Letter of Introduction from Jamaica’s new High Commissioner to Grenada, Mr. Arthur Williams. In presenting his letter, the High Commissioner said his appointment serves to maintain the close relations that exist between Grenada and Jamaica. He also conveyed greetings […]

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