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Gov’t Focused on Re-Establishing Essential Services in ZOSOs

Deputy Chairman, Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) Social Intervention Committee, Omar Sweeney, says the various initiatives being undertaken in Mount Salem and Denham Town, where a ZOSO is currently in effect, are aimed at re-establishing essential services to these communities....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets former President of the Republic of Estonia, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, during the 7th Annual Inter-American Development Bank Caribbean Governors' Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (February 27).

Jamaica Can Replicate Estonia’s Success in Levering Technology for Development – PM

Prime Minster the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Government Building Systems to Protect Citizens – PM Holness

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), shares a light moment with (from left), President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno, and State Minister in the Finance Ministry, Hon. Fayval Williams. Occasion was a cultural event on the east lawns of Devon House on Tuesday (February 27). The Ministry of Finance hosted the event for participants in the IDB’s 7th Annual Caribbean Governors Meeting, which was held over two days at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Cultural Evening for Caribbean Governors

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, plants a Poui tree in commemoration of the 160th anniversary of the Hampton School, in St. Elizabeth. The anniversary celebration was held at the school on February 27.

G-G Says Education Can Take Persons from Poverty to Success

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), responds to questions from journalists during a press conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (February 27), which followed the 7th Annual Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Governors’ Meeting. Also participating (from left) are IDB Caribbean Country Manager, Therese Turner-Jones; IDB President, Luis Alberto Moreno; and Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw.

8 years ago Technology

PM Says Government Will Leverage Technology to Boost Public Sector Efficiency

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated the Government’s seriousness about leveraging technology to boost public-sector efficiency. This, he maintains, is to create the environment that delivers the services that make doing business in Jamaica easier and attractive to investors whose inputs will serve to spur economic growth. “That is the premium that we are trying to create...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague.

8 years ago National Security and Peace

Government Pleased with Feedback from Residents – Security Minister

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Government is quite pleased with the feedback it has been receiving from residents as it relates to the enhanced security measures in St. James. Addressing the media following a tour of the Charles Gordon Market and other areas in Montego Bay on February 24, Mr. Montague said while it was never...

Programme Director of the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon (right), greets former Estonian President, Toomas Hendrik Ilves (left), at a panel discussion hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on digital technology, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 27.

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Government Examines Best Practices for Implementation of NIDS

Programme Director of the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon, says Jamaica is closely examining countries on the 2017 Digital Evolution Index for best practices in the implementation of NIDS. The 2017 index tracks the progress countries have made in developing their digital economies and integrating connectivity into the lives of billions. They include Singapore, Israel, Hong Kong, the United...

8 years ago Gender Affairs

Special Service Desk Helping Men to Be Their Best

The Special Service Desk for Men, located at the offices of the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), has been helping men to be productive members of society. It was established in April 2016 to assist men and boys in alleviating some of the major socio-economic challenges such as the crime and violence they experience. The Desk serves as a central...

8 years ago Budget 2018/2019Local Government

Flood Control Master Plan for Savanna-La-Mar

A flood control master plan for the town of Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, is to be developed in the upcoming fiscal year. A sum of $47.5 million has been allocated in the 2018/19 Estimates of Expenditure to facilitate this and other activities under the ‘Climate Change Adaptation and Risk Reduction Technology and Strategies to Improve Community Resilience” project. The money will also...

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno (second left), highlights a point to Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), prior to the commencement of the opening plenary session for the 7th Annual Caribbean Governors’ Meeting of the IDB on Tuesday (February 27) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Also pictured (from left) are business tycoon, Richard Branson; and General Manager for the IDB’s Country Department, Therese Turner-Jones.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

“Jamaica is on The Path to becoming the Caribbean’s First Digital society” – IDB Group President Luis Alberto Moreno

The Government of Jamaica on February 26 took strategic steps to strengthen the foundation for the creation of a digital society, with the signing of a package of loan operations from the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB). The loans are part of a broader strategy to leapfrog the country’s development through digital transformation, thereby improving the lives of the people...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President, Luis Alberto Moreno, sign agreements for IDB loans totalling US$248 million, which have been provided for the National Identification System (NIDS), Public Sector Transformation Programme and national security strengthening, during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Monday (February 26).

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

IDB Provides US$248 Million for Key Government Initiatives

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has provided US$248 million in loan support for three key government initiatives. A total of US$160 million has been earmarked for the Public Sector Transformation Project; US$68 million for the National Identification System (NIDS); and US$20 million to further boost national security technology inputs. Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, and IDB...