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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), looks at a gas pump-shaped stress ball, being held by Former President of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers’ Association (JGRA), Leonard Green (centre). At left is Total Jamaica’s Managing Director, David Ducognon. Occasion was the launch of Total Jamaica’s Excellium fuel at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 16.

Gov’t Considers Increasing Ethanol Blend in Petrol

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is contemplating an increase in the percentage of ethanol used in petrol, in order to reduce emissions in the environment. “We’re not there just yet (but) I...

(FILE) Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), breaks ground at the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital on May 17 for the construction of Neonatal and Maternal High Dependency Units (HDUs). Also taking part (from left) are Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry; Head, European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Her Excellency Malgorzata Wasilewska; Ambassador of Belgium, His Excellency Guy Sevrin; Ambassador of France, His Excellency Jean-Michel Despax and Head of M & M Jamaica Limited, Don Mullings. The project, which is being funded by the European Union, will cost $230 million.

Minister Says Government Making Strides to Deal with Health Challenges

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (third left), points to a new sign at the Customer Service Centre in the Corporate Area Civil Parish Court located on Sutton Street in downtown Kingston on Thursday (May 17). Sharing in the moment (from left) are Acting Chief Parish Court Judge, Mr. Chester Crooks; Director of Public Prosecutions, Ms. Paula Llewellyn; Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters; Senior Parish Court Judge, Her Honour, Ms. Opal Smith; and Chief Justice of Jamaica, Hon. Mr. Justice Bryan Sykes.

New Customer Service Centre Opens at Corporate Area Parish Court

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (standing), makes his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 16.

More Cadet Units to be Established in Schools

State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Alando Terrelonge, addresses the annual HUSH Children’s Symposium hosted by the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) Programme Coordination Division on May 17 at the IOJ’s downtown Kingston headquarters. The symposium targeted students and was staged under the theme ‘Charges, Chances, Changes’.

Students Take Part in HUSH Symposium

Prime Minister Andrew Holness endorsed the Houses of Parliament Design Competition at the Launch held on Thursday, May 17 at the National Heroes Park.

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Proposed New Parliament not a Waste of Money– PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has underscored the Government’s commitment to ensuring wide participation from all sectors of the Jamaican society in the design of the new Parliament building. A section of the National Heroes Park lands, was earmarked as the site of the new Parliament building. The Prime Minister was speaking this morning (May 17) at the Official launch of...

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Elan Powell, who is Commander in charge of the State of Public Emergency (SOPE) in St. James, addresses stakeholders at a meeting held at the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday (May 15).

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State of Public Emergency Reaping Results for St. James

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Elan Powell, says the State of Public Emergency (SOPE) in St. James continues to reap encouraging results. Addressing a meeting of stakeholders at the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday (May 15), ACP Powell said there has been a 72 per cent decrease in murders since the start of the SOPE on...

State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer.

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Overcrowding at Correctional Centres Being Addressed

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says the Government is keen on addressing the issue of overcrowding in the country’s correctional centres. Making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 16, the State Minister said that to alleviate the overcrowding problem at the maximum-security facilities, a 304-cell block...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), speaking at the launch of the second annual Nathan Ebanks Foundation Family Expo and Special Needs Resource Fair on Tuesday (May 15) at the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation in Kingston. Looking on is
Founder/President of the Nathan Ebanks Foundation, Christine Staple-Ebanks.

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Gov’t Allocates $50 Million for Wheelchair Ramps in Schools Project

The Government has allocated $50 million for the installation of wheelchair ramps at public educational institutions across the island, with the work to start on Labour Day, May 23 at the St Ann's Bay Infant School in St Ann. State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, said that two schools in each of the island’s 63 constituencies...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), engages with Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (right), and Executive Director of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Imega Breese McNab. Occasion was the launch of the

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Minister Shaw to Tackle Food Imports in Tourism Sector

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Ministry intends to tackle the issue of food imports in the tourism industry head-on. The majority of the island’s total food imports, about 60 per cent, are directed to the hotel, restaurant and institutional (HRI) sector. Mr. Shaw said it should not be the case that most of...

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Electronic Case-Management System for Dept. of Correction Services

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is to implement an electronic case-management system to replace the current paper-based one, to support effective offender management. “With the assistance of our international partner, the Organization of American States (OAS), an electronic case-management system was identified in Brazil, which can be replicated in Jamaica with minor adjustments,” State Minister in the Ministry of...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Councillor for the Grove Town Division, Iceval Brown, cut the ribbon to officially open the water shop in Marlie Hill, Manchester, on Monday, May 14.

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Water Shop Opens in Marlie Hill, Manchester

A water shop was opened in Marlie Hill, Manchester, on May 14, by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. “There is a need, and we are responding to that need,” the Minister said at the ceremony. Mr. McKenzie explained that the Ministry is utilising water shops as a way to immediately address the chronic water shortage...