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Jamaica’s Latest Tourism Push Will Focus on Kingston
When it comes to Jamaica’s tourism market, the country’s capital, Kingston, has long been an afterthought. The vast majority of tourism development has come in beach areas, most significantly Montego Bay. Now, however, Jamaica’s government says it is looking to …

A Cabinet Reshuffle in Jamaica
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Cabinet has undergone a slight reshuffle. The country’s Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller, announced reassignments of several ministers in a statement issued Friday. The reshuffle, which takes effect on Monday, sees Horace Dalley assigned …
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Portmore, Jamaica’s Big New Project
Above: Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a big new project coming to Portmore, Jamaica. Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller announced this week that the former Forum Hotel had been purchased by a …
“We Are Reviving Downtown Kingston”
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Is downtown Kingston in the midst of a revival? That’s the idea from Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller. Simpson Miller made the proclamation at a recent budget debate, along with …
Jamaica Names New Agriculture Minister
Above: new Minister Derrick Kellier By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has appointed Derrick Kellier as the country’s new Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security. Kellier succeeds former Agriculture Minister Roger Clarke, who passed …
Op-Ed: Is It Time For a Cabinet Reshuffle in Jamaica?
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor THE JAMAICA OBSERVER newspaper recently reported Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller indicating that there would be no cabinet reshuffle in Jamaica in the near future. This may not be very good news for the country, …
Jamaica and Japan Sign Agreement on Energy, Mining Cooperation
Above: Jamaica PM Portia Simpson Miller By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller’s official visit to Japan last week yielded a cooperation agreement between the two countries on areas including energy and mineral resources development. Simpson …
PM: Jamaica to Launch Drug Testing System For High School Athletes
Above: Portia Simpson Miller By the Caribbean Journal staff Following the revelation that a pair of high-profile Jamaican sprinters had tested positive for banned substances, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller said the country had “a lot more to do to …
Jamaica PM Concludes Africa Visit
Above: Portia Simpson Miller (UN Photo/Luis Roberto Lima) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller concluded her visit to Africa on Tuesday, following meetings with a group of African heads of state. Simpson Miller, joined by …
Jamaica Names First-Ever Representative to African Union
Above: a meeting of the African Union By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has appointed Carlton Masters as Jamaica’s first-ever representative to the African Union. Masters’ appointment also includes the post of Special Envoy of …
First IMF Funds on Way to Jamaica
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The first tranche of $207 million under Jamaica’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund was slated to be deposited into Jamaica’s account on Friday. Confirmation of the funding was revealed by …
Brother of Jamaican Prime Minister Attacked in Kingston
Updated: Friday, 9:15 AM Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Vincent Simpson, the brother of Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, was attacked by two assailants early Thursday morning in Kingston. Simpson is the Prime Minister’s older …
Jamaica Prime Minister Urges Local Investment to Drive Growth
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says she is “on a mission” to improve the country’s business competitiveness globally. But while attracting foreign investment will remain a priority, the Prime Minister …
A Jamaican Dollar For Your Thoughts
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor THE JAMAICAN DOLLAR is now trading at many licensed cambios at 100 to 1. This is not a good development for Jamaica and it is certainly not politically attractive for current PNP administration. The …
Jamaica Foreign Minister Urges New Definition of “Middle-Income” Country
Above: Jamaica Foreign Minister AJ Nicholson By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is likely to be graduated from receiving grant funding from the World Global Fund and other funding agencies, due to its status as a “middle-income” country. But the …
Jamaica: $200 Million in Spending on Riu, Marriott, Fiesta Projects in 2013
Above: the Riu Palace in Negril By the Caribbean Journal staff There will be an injection of more than $200 million USD in Jamaica’s tourism sector in 2013, according to Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller. The Prime Minister, who was …
Simpson Miller: Jamaica’s Government “Focused” on Affordable Housing
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is committed to providing affordable housing, according to Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller. “My administration is focused on getting houses and lands into the hands of as many persons as …
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