Several major infrastructure development contracts valued at $1.69 billion have been approved by Cabinet, says Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. Addressing a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on July 11, the Minister said of the sum, $887.3 million was awarded to ASHTROM Building Systems Limited for infrastructure works, under phases three and four,...

Two contracts valued at US$50.7 million have been awarded to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited for phase-one development of the Kingston Logistics Park, and road improvement works in Hanover and Westmoreland. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during yesterday’s (July 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Of the sum,...

Debate on the Trust Act, which seeks to create a modern statutory instrument as it relates to the most pertinent principles of Trust law, began in the House of Representatives on July 10. The legislation addresses the creation, validity, duration and enforceability of Trusts; identifies the property that may be held on trust; and establishes the procedure for the appointment...

Cabinet has approved US$7.4 million for the supply, installation and commissioning of a sea walk floating pier for cruise ships at Port Royal. Making the disclosure during yesterday’s (July 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, informed that Cruise Ventures AS was awarded the contract. In March this year,...

Six hundred and fifty high-school students across the island are to benefit from a $100-million Hospitality and Tourism Management Programme (HTMP) this year, which will see them gaining internationally recognised certification in the industry. To be rolled out in 30 high schools in mid-September, the intense two-year programme will be offered to students in grades 11, 12 and 13, free...

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that the country’s economy grew 1.4 per cent in the January to March quarter, when compared to the similar quarter in 2017. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, provided details during yesterday’s (July 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “Of note, in...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 10) passed the Ballast Water Management Bill, which is aimed at protecting Jamaica’s marine environment. The legislation seeks to implement measures to prevent ships entering Jamaica’s waters from introducing foreign aquatic species and diseases into the country. In piloting the Bill, Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, said the Bill is...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica is being positioned as a smart destination. This is through the use of digital platforms to strategise marketing, connect with various stakeholders and meet the demands of a growing number of visitors. “Digital platforms have created a seismic shift in how the world receives, shares and uses content, and they are more...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) to utilise all resources at its disposal, including technology, to ensure that it operates efficiently and effectively in dispensing its services. These, he said, include the seamless processing and approval of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) applications submitted by business entities. He was delivering the...