Gov’t committed to strengthening infrastructure
nearest police station. and, very shortly, the minister of national security should be calling the committee to sit, to start the review of the legislation,” Holness said.
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Audley Shaw says the Government remains dedicated to strengthening the country’s regulatory, standardisation and conformity framework to facilitate trade, accelerate economic development, and improve the quality of life for all Jamaicans.
His remarks were delivered by acting permanent secretary in the ministry, Andrene Collings, at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica 12th annual National Quality Awards ceremony and banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday.
“We are committed to the development of our national quality capabilities and competence and the provision of a competitive trade environment, based on internationally accepted standards and principles,” Shaw pointed out. largest cruise companies expected to call at the island’s main ports.
Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian cruise lines have all committed to having some of their biggest ships calling at Falmouth, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, solidifying Jamaica as a first-choice cruise destination.
A total of 1.92 million cruise passengers visited the island last year, up 11 per cent from 1.65 million in 2016. In addition, spending per visitor increased to US$91.67 from US$90.24.