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Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), addressing journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday (February 13). He is flanked by Acting Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean (left); and Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), addressing journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday (February 13). He is flanked by Acting Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean (left); and Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

Education Ministry Announces Dates For PEP Examinations

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has announced dates for the 2020 Grade Six Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. During a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on February 13, Minister with responsibility for Education, Hon. Karl...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left) and National Coordinator for the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme, Colonel Martin Rickman (third left), meet with stakeholders from the private sector, at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Friday (February 14).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left) and National Coordinator for the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme, Colonel Martin Rickman (third left), meet with stakeholders from the private sector, at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Friday (February 14).

PHOTOS: PM Meets With Private-Sector Stakeholders
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, responds to questions from journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday (February 13).
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, responds to questions from journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday (February 13).

Education Ministry To Bolster Safety And Security In Schools
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), operates a robot built by members of the Dunoon Park Technical High School robotics team. Occasion was the launch of the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Tech Challenge Jamaica robotics competition on Thursday (February 13), at the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Sports Club, St. Andrew. Looking on are DeAndre Facey (centre) and Daniel Nesbeth of the Dunoon Park Technical High robotics team.
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), operates a robot built by members of the Dunoon Park Technical High School robotics team. Occasion was the launch of the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Tech Challenge Jamaica robotics competition on Thursday (February 13), at the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Sports Club, St. Andrew. Looking on are DeAndre Facey (centre) and Daniel Nesbeth of the Dunoon Park Technical High robotics team.

Students From 30 High Schools To Compete In Robotics Contest
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), addressing journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday (February 13). He is flanked by Acting Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean (left); and Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), addressing journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday (February 13). He is flanked by Acting Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean (left); and Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

Education Ministry Filling Teacher Vacancies

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Budget 2020/2021Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentOffice of the Prime Minister

$1.6 Billion Allocated To NIDS

The Government has allocated $1.6 billion towards implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) for Economic Growth project. This is outlined in the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The programme aims to provide a secure, reliable and unique method of authenticating an individual's identity. So far, a vendor to develop the NIDS has been engaged,...
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Budget 2020/2021Finance & Public Service

Public Sector Transformation Programme Gets $1 Billion

The Strategic Public Sector Transformation Project has received an additional $1 billion for the 2020/21 fiscal year. This provision is included in the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project, being spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, aims to strengthen public resource management and support select public-sector institutions in facilitating a...
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Budget 2020/2021Finance & Public Service

Government Allocates $540 Million For MSME Project

The Government has allocated $540 million in the upcoming fiscal year for the Access to Finance for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) project. This project is geared at improving the availability of financing for MSMEs, and is being implemented in partnership with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and funding agency, the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ)....
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Budget 2020/2021Finance & Public Service

Money Allocated To Continue Renovation Of Tax Offices

Another $94 million has been provided by the Government to continue the construction and renovation of several tax offices across the island during the upcoming fiscal year. This sum is contained in the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure, which were tabled in the House of Representatives on February 11. The project, which commenced in September 2018, will entail the construction of...
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Budget 2020/2021Finance & Public Service

Credit Enhancement Programme Gets $830 Million

The Government has allocated approximately $830 million to the Credit Enhancement Programme for the 2020/21 fiscal year. The Credit Enhancement Programme is geared towards promoting productive investments in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Jamaica, by enhancing their access to financing, particularly medium- and long-term loans. This Programme is also funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The anticipated...
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Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Enforcement and Monitoring, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown (left), explains the importance of monitoring special economic zones (SEZs) during a recent sensitisation session, held at the Spanish Court Hotel, in Kingston. At right Senior Director, Business Partner Support Services, JSEZA, Licia Grant.
Industry

JSEZA To Launch Self-Reporting Form

To ramp up its monitoring efforts, the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) will be launching a self-reporting form for operators within the special economic zones (SEZs) by April 2020. “We want compliance, but, particularly, we want self-compliance, so we will be launching a standardised electronic self-reporting tool. We have been sending out a series of advisory notes from last...
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Budget 2020/2021Finance & Public ServiceNational SecurityWorks / Construction

$2.3 Billion To Construct, Renovate Police Buildings

The Government has budgeted $2.3 billion to construct and renovate police stations and other facilities to boost the fight against crime. The project, entitled ‘Construction and Improvement of Police Buildings’, is being implemented by the Ministry of National Security. As outlined in the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, the money will also go towards the...
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