Daily Archives: April 13, 2017
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Development of Portmore Transportation Hub on Track
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, says development of the Portmore Transportation Hub is on in earnest. He said this will involve the creation of a facility to cater to the transportation needs of the commuting public within … Continued
JUTC to Manage LNG Pilot
A proposal is being finalised for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) to manage a pilot project to determine the feasibility of transforming the publicly owned bus service to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel platform. This was disclosed by … Continued
Significant Strides Made in Fuel Diversification
The Government is making significant strides in safeguarding the country’s energy security through fuel diversification. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says much has been done in this area, which … Continued
More than 1,000 Additional Jobs in Bauxite/Alumina Sector
Just over 1,000 additional jobs are expected to be created for Jamaicans this year, as a result of developments in the bauxite/alumina sector. This was disclosed by Minister of Transport and Works, Hon. Mike Henry, during his contribution to the … Continued
Scores Celebrate City of Kingston’s 145th Anniversary
Scores of persons gathered at South Parade, downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (April 11) for a cultural event to commemorate the 145th anniversary of Kingston becoming the capital of Jamaica. The function, organised by the Kingston & St. Andrew Municipal Corporation … Continued
99% Labour Agreements Completed
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says 99 per cent of the collective labour agreements have been completed for the 2015-2017 contract period. Making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in … Continued
House Passes Bill to Establish Jamaica National Service Corps
A Bill seeking to establish the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) within the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), was passed in the House of Representatives, yesterday (April 12). The Defence (Amendment) Act, which was passed, also formalises the Chief of Defence … Continued
Jamaica to Benefit from Japan-Funded Energy Project
Jamaica is among four Caribbean countries that will benefit from the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) implementation of a J$348.9-million (¥300-million/US$2.7-million) grant-funded energy efficiency project in the region. The three-year technical cooperation project will bolster the Government’s efforts to boost … Continued
Selected MSMEs to Benefit from JBDC Initiative
Specifically selected entrepreneurs within the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector are to benefit from continued development support under Phase 2 of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC) Mobile Business Clinic Initiative (MBCI). The new phase of the initiative … Continued
UWI to Stage Future Education Conference
The University of the West Indies (UWI) School of Education will be hosting its biennial conference from June 20-23 at the Rose Hall Resort & Spa in Montego Bay. Under the theme ‘Envisioning Future Education: Cross-disciplinary, Synergy, Imperatives and Perspectives’, … Continued