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Holness in the US for 'Don' talks
Prime Minister Andrew Holness left the island for Washington on Tuesday to hold talks with the relevant authorities in the United States in a bid to get better cooperation on identifying and dealing with individuals in the North American country who continue to influence crime and violence in Jamaica.
Increase in murders since SOEs discontinued – Commish
Commissioner of Police, Major General Anthony Anderson says the reimposition of the states of emergency (SOEs) in several parishes was necessary after an increase in murders following the expiration of the emergency measure last week.
25 new vehicles added to JCF fleet
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has acquired 25 new vehicles valued at $176 million, which will allow for quicker response to incidents and the patrolling of Jamaica’s streets.
Taxi operators threaten second strike in a month
Long way to go for Jamaica to end AIDS discrimination
Much progress has been made towards the goal of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030, but the virus remains an epidemic made worse by the many gaps, such as social barriers created as a result of stigma and discrimination against persons living with and affected by HIV.
Gov't resumes 'Top Events' for Xmas and beyond
THE Ministry of Tourism, through its Tourism Linkages Network (TLN), is relaunching its 'Top Events campaign', which is designed to increase attendance by visitors to events and activities islandwide.
Concern over slow take-up of HIV pre-exposure drug
As the world celebrates World AIDS Day, concerns are growing over the slow take-up rate of the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) HIV drug in Jamaica.
Eight Florida residents plead guilty to cocaine charges in Jamaica
Eight Americans were convicted for breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act when they appeared before the St Ann Parish Court on Tuesday, November 29.
'Jamaica is the place,' PM says as he encourages others to invest
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says a strong government and good governance have been the catalysts for improvement and recovery in the country's economy post-pandemic.
Speaking Tuesday at the Invest Jamaica Conference in Montego Bay, St James, Prime Minister Holness stressed that the speed of Jamaica's recovery can be attributed to making the right decisions for the overall good of the country, while balancing lives and livelihood.
“We managed the pandemic in such a way that we didn’t have to sacrifice businesses, we ensured that businesses could recover quickly. Now we are happy to say that our tourism product has recovered," said Holness.
He also noted that the recovery after the pandemic is phenomenal, especially after several months of complete shutdown of the industry.
Pointing to this as evidence of the robustness of the Jamaican economy, the prime minister said, now, more than ever, the country is equipped and poised for greater investment.
He, therefore, moved to encourage greater investment in the country, while highlighting Jamaica’s peak performance in tourism and the high employment rate.
“If you are looking for a place that is near your shores, on the same time zones, accessible, an hour and a half from any major destination that you may be originating from, and you want high-quality labour that can easily communicate, then Jamaica is the place,” said Holness.
He also underscored that the objective of the Government is to convert the country’s assets into prosperity.
The prime minister said: "Jamaica has one of the oldest democracies of modern time and it can become the country that has converted its democracy, its political stability and its economic sustainability into prosperity for the people."
Holness also gave the assurance that the Government and people of Jamaica are committed to the journey of advancement and prosperity of the nation and, therefore, welcome investments that will accomplish this mission.
US gov’t commits US$34 million to Jamaica
The United States Government will be increasing its investment in Jamaica with some US$34 million committed to violence reduction, combatting human trafficking, cybersecurity, energy security, and initiatives to boost the economy.