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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), observes as NCB Capital Markets Limited Chief Exective Officer, Steven Gooden (left), greets New Forest Energy’s Chief Financial Officer, Chris Guinta, during a bond-signing ceremony between the entities, at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (August 27).
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), observes as NCB Capital Markets Limited Chief Exective Officer, Steven Gooden (left), greets New Forest Energy’s Chief Financial Officer, Chris Guinta, during a bond-signing ceremony between the entities, at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (August 27).

Proposed Law Will Address Activities Related to Emerging LNG Sector

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says activities related to Jamaica’s emerging Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sector will be addressed under the proposed Petroleum (Downstream Activities) Act, being developed by the Government. These, she outlined, include receipt, storage,...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon Daryl Vaz, addresses the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Workshop on National Communications and the Biennial Update Report (BUR) for Caribbean Countries, held at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on August 28
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon Daryl Vaz, addresses the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Workshop on National Communications and the Biennial Update Report (BUR) for Caribbean Countries, held at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on August 28

Minister says Empowering the Most Vulnerable to Cope with Climate Change is Critical
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh (left), looks on as Superintendent in charge of the South Camp Juvenile Remand and Correctional Centre, Maulette White (fourth left), points to inspirational writings on a wall at one of the recently refurbished dorms at the institution. Occasion was the closing ceremony for a six-week summer empowerment programme for wards at the facility, on August 27. Others (from left) are Assistant Superintendent at the institution, Nebra Barnett; Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Gary Rowe; Director of Juvenile Services, Claudeth Hamilton, and Programme Manager for the ‘We Transform’ Programme, Ella Ghartey.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh (left), looks on as Superintendent in charge of the South Camp Juvenile Remand and Correctional Centre, Maulette White (fourth left), points to inspirational writings on a wall at one of the recently refurbished dorms at the institution. Occasion was the closing ceremony for a six-week summer empowerment programme for wards at the facility, on August 27. Others (from left) are Assistant Superintendent at the institution, Nebra Barnett; Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Gary Rowe; Director of Juvenile Services, Claudeth Hamilton, and Programme Manager for the ‘We Transform’ Programme, Ella Ghartey.

Young Persons at South Camp Juvenile Centre Complete Empowerment Programme
Members of the Salt Spring community in Montego Bay, St. James, erecting a perimeter fence at the Salt Spring Primary and Infant School.
Members of the Salt Spring community in Montego Bay, St. James, erecting a perimeter fence at the Salt Spring Primary and Infant School.

Boost for Salt Spring Primary and Infant School
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), addresses journalists at the Ministry’s Quarterly Press Briefing, held on Tuesday (August 27), at the Ministry’s head office in New Kingston. With the Minister is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunston Bryan.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), addresses journalists at the Ministry’s Quarterly Press Briefing, held on Tuesday (August 27), at the Ministry’s head office in New Kingston. With the Minister is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunston Bryan.

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), addresses journalists at the Ministry’s Quarterly Press Briefing on Tuesday (August 27), at the Ministry’s head office, in New Kingston. With the Minister are (from left): Permanent Secretary, Dunston Bryan; Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie and Medical Epidemiologist for Communicable Diseases, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Iyanna Wellington.
Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Allocates $130 Million to Clear Mosquito Breeding Sites

In an effort to eliminate Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that cause the spread of dengue, the Ministry of Health and Wellness, through the National Health Fund (NHF), will be spending $130 million on activities geared towards clearing breeding sites. This announcement was made by the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, at his Quarterly Press Briefing, on...
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Finance & Public Service

BOJ Lowers Interest Rate on Overnight Deposits

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has further reduced the policy interest rate on deposit-taking institutions’ overnight placements by 25 basis points to 0.50 per cent, effective Wednesday, August 28. In a statement on Tuesday (August 27), the BOJ said the decision reflects its assessment that inflation is projected to average 4.3 per cent over the next eight quarters, which is...
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Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (August 22), at the Agency’s Head Office.
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SRC to Commence Medical Cannabis-Related Evaluations in September

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is slated to commence medical cannabis-related evaluations in September. Executive Director, Dr. Cliff Riley, says this is among the initiatives being undertaken in support of the industry’s buildout through partnerships forged with the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA). He was speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, at the agency’s head office in...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated, centre), affixes his signature to one of three local sub-contracts for rehabilitation works under the South Coast Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP). The signing took place during a ceremony at Jamaica House on Monday (Aug. 26). Also participating (seated, from left) are: Managing Director, Alcar Construction and Haulage Company Limited, Junior Leslie (one of the local contractors); China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) Country Manager, Dangran Bi; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell. Overseeing the process (standing at left) is Manager, Communication and Customer Services, National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw. Also standing (from second left) are: Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland, Ann-Marie Vaz; Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Fenton Ferguson; and Chief Executive Officer, NWA, Everton G. Hunter.
Prime MinisterTransport

Performance Criteria for Contractors to Be Introduced in Public Procurement Process

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he has mandated the new procurement authority to develop a policy outline to introduce performance management contracting in the procurement process. He said the introduction of this accountability mechanism will serve to improve how contractors work. “We know of several contractors who have work they don’t finish; they don’t complete it on...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated, centre), affixes his signature to one of three local sub-contracts for rehabilitation works under the South Coast Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP). The signing took place during a ceremony at Jamaica House on Monday (Aug. 26). Also participating (seated, from left) are: Managing Director, Alcar Construction and Haulage Company Limited, Junior Leslie (one of the local contractors); China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) Country Manager, Dangran Bi; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell. Overseeing the process (standing at left) is Manager, Communication and Customer Services, National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw. Also standing (from second left) are: Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland, Ann-Marie Vaz; Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Fenton Ferguson; and Chief Executive Officer, NWA, Everton G. Hunter.
TransportWorks / Construction

Work on Road from Harbour View to Cedar Valley in St. Thomas Begins End of Sept.

The Government will be spending US$195 million ($2.8 billion) to undertake road construction works under the South Coast Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), which is slated to begin by the end of September. This initial segment of the project will entail the rehabilitation of the 14-kilometre stretch of roadway from Harbour View in Kingston to Cedar Valley in St. Thomas, by...
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