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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Carol Palmer (right), greets Chair, National Religious Media Commission, Rev. Dr. Patricia Holness, during the National Integrity Action’s International Women’s Day Leadership Roundtable forum at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (March 8).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Carol Palmer (right), greets Chair, National Religious Media Commission, Rev. Dr. Patricia Holness, during the National Integrity Action’s International Women’s Day Leadership Roundtable forum at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (March 8).

More Women Encouraged to Aspire Towards Leadership

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Carol Palmer, is encouraging more Jamaican women to aspire towards leadership. This, she said, is imperative in the multi-stakeholder approach to creating a more balanced society with men occupying those...
Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on March 8.
Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on March 8.

Several Activities to Mark Consumer Rights Day
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (front row, centre); and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (front row, right), were part of a Jamaican delegation, which met with senior executives from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) in Kingston last week, headed by Chief Executive Officer of Royal Caribbean International, Michael Bayley (front row, 2nd left); and Associate Vice President, Global Public Relations for Royal Caribbean International, Tracy Quan (front row, left). In the back row, from left are: Senior Adviser/Strategist in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright; RCCL
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (front row, centre); and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (front row, right), were part of a Jamaican delegation, which met with senior executives from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) in Kingston last week, headed by Chief Executive Officer of Royal Caribbean International, Michael Bayley (front row, 2nd left); and Associate Vice President, Global Public Relations for Royal Caribbean International, Tracy Quan (front row, left). In the back row, from left are: Senior Adviser/Strategist in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright; RCCL's Director of Business Strategy, Michael Figgs; Vice President of Government Relations, Americas for RCCL, Russell Benford; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

Royal Caribbean Wants More Jamaican Workers
Chief Technical Director for Water and Housing in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Doreen Prendergast (left), breaks ground for the Genesis Manor Housing Development in Goshen, St. Elizabeth, recently. Also participating (from second left) are: Basil Waite, representing Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Evon Redman; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nawe Property Development Company Limited, Howard Ewan; General Manager, Jamaica Mortgage Bank, Courtney Wynter; and community member, Delroy Slowley.
Chief Technical Director for Water and Housing in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Doreen Prendergast (left), breaks ground for the Genesis Manor Housing Development in Goshen, St. Elizabeth, recently. Also participating (from second left) are: Basil Waite, representing Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Evon Redman; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nawe Property Development Company Limited, Howard Ewan; General Manager, Jamaica Mortgage Bank, Courtney Wynter; and community member, Delroy Slowley.

JMB Partners with Company to Undertake Housing Development in Goshen, St. Elizabeth
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, announces the Revenue Measures for the financial year 2019/20, as he opens the 2019/20 Budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 7. Seated from left are: Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, announces the Revenue Measures for the financial year 2019/20, as he opens the 2019/20 Budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 7. Seated from left are: Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Gov’t Increases Support for Students Under PATH

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Budget 2019/2020

$573 Million Allocated for Basic Needs Trust Fund

The Government has significantly increased its allocation to the Basic Needs Trust Fund to $573 million in the 2019/20 fiscal year, from $163 million in 2018/19. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, as he opened the Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 7). Financed by grant...
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Budget 2019/2020Housing

NHT to Spend $39.4 Billion on Housing Solutions in 2019/20

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is to spend $39.4 billion on housing activities for the 2019/20 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, as he opened the 2019/20 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 7). During the new fiscal year, the NHT plans to undertake...
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Budget 2019/2020

Government to Review Public Sector Compensation

The Government will be conducting a review of public sector compensation with the aim of simplifying and streamlining the process. This was announced by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Hon. Nigel Clarke, who said it is intended to make the process more transparent and equitable, while addressing imbalances and inequities over time. “The structure of public sector...
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Budget 2019/2020EducationHealth & Wellness

Social Security Ministry Proposes Increase in PATH Cash Grants

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has proposed an average increase of 16.4 per cent to the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) cash grants, with effect from June 2019. This will benefit an estimated 284,000 persons who fall within the vulnerable groups of children, the elderly, pregnant/lactating women, persons with disabilities, and poor adults. This was...
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