Chris Patterson

Canada

Journalist at Caribbean News Global

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Jamaica Information Service - The Voice of Jamaica

2 weeks ago | jis.gov.jm | Chris Patterson

The Solidarity Programme, which aims to address the needs of vulnerable Jamaicans who are not currently benefiting from existing government initiatives, will be rolled out soon. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, provided an update on the programme while addressing a diaspora forum at the ChristWay Baptist Church, in Miramar, Florida, on April 4.
Jamaica Information Service - The Voice of Jamaica

3 weeks ago | jis.gov.jm | Chris Patterson

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has introduced a pilot programme in several schools where artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to assist teachers with marking papers.
Jamaica Information Service - The Voice of Jamaica

3 weeks ago | jis.gov.jm | Chris Patterson

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has extended its Employer Arrears Amnesty Programme from April 1 to May 31, 2025. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gave details at the opening of Expo Jamaica 2025 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, on April 3.
Jamaica Information Service - The Voice of Jamaica

4 weeks ago | jis.gov.jm | Chris Patterson

United States (US) Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, has pledged his Government’s commitment to re-evaluate travel advisories that have been issued for Jamaica. He was responding to comments made by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a joint press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister today (March 26), following bilateral talks. Dr. Holness said that travel advisories must “reflect the current realities and promote travel” to the island.
Jamaica Information Service - The Voice of Jamaica

1 month ago | jis.gov.jm | Chris Patterson

In a few more months, the Government will divest ownership of the Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB), says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He was addressing the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Nitrams of Waterloo, located at 44 Upper Waterloo Road in St. Andrew, on March 25. “The Jamaica Mortgage Bank, in a few more months, will be on the [Jamaica] Stock Exchange.
Jamaica Information Service - The Voice of Jamaica

1 month ago | jis.gov.jm | Chris Patterson

A new park will be developed in Mandeville, Manchester, by the National Housing Trust (NHT) to commemorate its 50th anniversary. This was announced by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 20.
Jamaica Information Service - The Voice of Jamaica

1 month ago | jis.gov.jm | Chris Patterson

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will be expanding the scope of home grants and its targeted institutional loan programme, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced. Dr. Holness provided the update while making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.
Jamaica Information Service - The Voice of Jamaica

1 month ago | jis.gov.jm | Chris Patterson

Effective July 1, 2025, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will raise the loan limit for individual borrowers to $9 million, up from $7.5 million. For two co-applicants, the combined maximum loan limit will be increased from $15 million to $17 million, and for three co-applicants, it will move to $23 million from $21 million. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced the increases during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.
Jamaica building out digital ecosystem to facilitate trade

1 month ago | caribbeannewsglobal.com | Chris Patterson

By Chris PattersonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Minister of industry, investment and commerce, senator Aubyn Hill, says the government is committed to building out the digital ecosystem to foster greater participation of local entities in international trade.
Jamaica Information Service - The Voice of Jamaica

1 month ago | jis.gov.jm | Chris Patterson

Former Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, was today (March 14) sworn in as a Government Senator in the Upper House. Senator Marks was warmly welcomed by her colleagues after she took the Oath of Allegiance. President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson, congratulated Ambassador Marks on her appointment.

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