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Montego Bay Development Plan Completed

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right) listens as Director General in the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr. Jean Dixon, makes a point during Wednesday's (July 1) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

The development plan for the city of Montego Bay has been completed, while plans for the upgrading of the other resort areas of the island are in progress.

Tourism Minister Says Airlift Strategies Yielding Good Results
Thursday, July 02, 2009

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has said that airlift security strategies, adopted by Jamaica to increase arrivals from existing and emerging markets, are yielding good results.

National Energy Policy Revamped
Thursday, July 02, 2009

Energy and Mining Minister, James Robertson, has said that a revamped draft National Energy Policy (NEP) is to be submitted to Cabinet.

Minister of Energy and Mining, Hon. Jame...

5,300 Students to be Employed this Summer at a Cost of $58 Million
Thursday, July 02, 2009

Approximately 5,300 secondary and tertiary level students will be employed this year under the National Youth Service's (NYS) Summer Employment Programme at a cost of some $58 million.

Executive Director of the National Youth...

Finance Minister Calls for Urgent Increase in IDB Capital Base
Thursday, July 02, 2009

The Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Audley Shaw, today (July 2) called for an urgent increase in capital for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), which he said, "is an issue that cannot be allowed to drag on any longer by indecision and procrastination."

Minister of Finance and the Public Servi...

$1 Billion Housing Project to be Undertaken under TEF
Thursday, July 02, 2009

A sum of $1 billion has been earmarked under the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) for the development of infrastructure in the tourism resort areas, particularly relating to housing and settlement.

Squatter Management Unit Being Strengthened
Thursday, July 02, 2009

The Squatter Management Unit in the Ministry of Water and Housing is being strengthened, portfolio Minister, Dr. Horace Chang, has announced.

Water and Housing Minister, Hon. Dr. Hor...

Former Armadale Ward Makes Appeal to Parents
Thursday, July 02, 2009

A former ward of the Armadale Juvenile Centre in St. Ann is making an appeal to the parents of children in juvenile facilities to take a more active role in the rehabilitation of their children.

Jamaica's Membership in MEA Warmly Welcomed
Thursday, July 02, 2009

Jamaica's membership in the London-based Middle East Association (MEA), has been warmly welcomed by the Director General, Michael Thomas, who feels that the country has a great deal to offer investors from the Middle East, especially the Gulf States.

Jamaican High Commissioner to the United...

Students Encouraged to Reject Alien Culture
Thursday, July 02, 2009

Jamaican students have been urged to reject alien cultures so that the country can return to the days when neighbours looked out for each other and children felt protected, former Senior Director at the Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Patricia Cuff, has said.

Students at the St. Catherine-based Kits...

PM Golding Chairs CARICOM Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee Meeting Ahead of CARICOM Conference
Thursday, July 02, 2009

Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding today chaired the Caricom Prime Ministerial sub-committee on external negotiations which received recommendations on a number of trade issues affecting the region.

Prime Minister Bruce Golding chairing th...

Food Safety Agency in the Making
Thursday, July 02, 2009

With the recent implementation of the "One Stop Shop" Import Export Inspection Centre, plans are now afoot to implement a Food Safety Agency to consolidate the work of the seven agencies housed at the centre.

Chairperson for the subcommittee for th...

Bartlett Says Jamaica Moving into Time-Share Market
Thursday, July 02, 2009

The Government is moving speedily to put in place legislation to facilitate Jamaica's entry into the tourism timeshare market.

JTI/JSE Combine to Assist Small, Medium Sized Businesses
Thursday, July 02, 2009

Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI), through its Corporate Finance Broker (CFB) Unit, has partnered with the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) to facilitate potential capital injection into small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the Junior Stock Exchange.

Minister of Industry, Investment and Com...

Dr. Chang Announces $17 Billion Water Supply Boost
Thursday, July 02, 2009

The National Water Commission (NWC), is to spend $17 billion on the Jamaica Water Supply Implementation Project (Jamaica SIP), to boost supply over the next two years, Water and Housing Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has announced.

Mike Henry Off to African Summit in Libya
Thursday, July 02, 2009

Transport and Works Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, is currently attending the African Union Summit in Tripoli, Libya.

Tourism Minister Says No Adverse Effect from H1N1 Cases
Thursday, July 02, 2009

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has said that the cases of H1N1 confirmed in Jamaica have not adversely affected the island as a travel destination.

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlet...

Corporate Area Chapter of Jamaica Government Pensioners' Association Launched
Thursday, July 02, 2009

The Kingston and St. Andrew Chapter of the Jamaica Government Pensioners' Association, was launched on June 30, bringing the total number of branches islandwide to five.

Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act to be Amended
Thursday, July 02, 2009

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act is to be amended to enable the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission to regulate the sector more effectively, and protect stakeholders and consumers.