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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the launch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Road Safety Hub at its Traffic and Highway Division in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (November 15).

PM Urges Motorists to Take Advantage of Extended Traffic Ticket Amnesty

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is imploring motorists to take advantage of the extended traffic ticket amnesty, which will begin on November 27. This is a continuation of the previous amnesty, which ran from August 2 to October...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (second right), shares in the occasion of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) conferment of an Honorary Doctorate on Kingston Wharves Limited’s Chief Executive Officer, Grantley Stephenson (second left), during the CMU’s 2017 graduation ceremony at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday, November 14. Others (from left) are CMU Council Chair, Hyacinth Bennett; CMU Chancellor, His Royal Highness, Drolor Bosso Adamtey I; and CMU President, Professor Fritz Pinnock.

250 Students Graduate from Caribbean Maritime University

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), converses with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde, in the VIP Lounge at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, following her arrival on Wednesday (November 15). Mrs. Lagarde is in the island for the IMF’s sixth High Level Caribbean Forum being held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel today (November 16) under the theme ‘Unleashing Growth and Strengthening Resilience’. She will also participate in engagements involving local public- and private-sector leaders and organisations on Friday (November 17). Mrs. Lagarde is slated to depart on Sunday (November 19).

IMF Managing Director in Island for High Level Caribbean Forum

(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

Ministry of Labour and Social Security Endorses NIDS

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), addresses journalists during the PIOJ’s quarterly media briefing at the agency’s New Kingston head office on Wednesday, November 15. Others (from left) are the PIOJ’s Director for the Economic Planning, Research and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart; and Programme Director for the PIOJ Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Elizabeth Emanuel.

Economy Grew by 0.9 Per Cent in July Quarter

Programme Director for the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon. (FILE)

8 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSocial Security

Special Provision for Disabled Persons under NIDS

Special provisions will be made for persons with disabilities and the indigent under the National Identification System (NIDS). This was disclosed by Programme Director for NIDS, Warren Vernon, during a press conference at Jamaica House on Tuesday (November 14). “We intend to have 43 enrolment centres across the island (and) those centres will be configured in such a way that...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, addresses a Think Tank at the JIS head office in Kingston on Tuesday (November 14).

8 years ago Transport

Alpart to Ship First 35,000 Tonnes on December 5

Alpart is scheduled to ship its first 35,000 tonnes of alumina on December 5, meeting a year-end deadline to export the product. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, made the disclosure at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (November 14), where he announced activities to mark National Minerals Week 2017. “You can do the math, but that’s an...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the media launch of the 2017 Tourism Service Excellence Awards Programme at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston on November 14.

8 years ago Tourism

Tourism Earnings up 10.8 Per Cent

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is reporting gross foreign exchange earnings of US$2.34 billion for the first 10 months of the year, representing a 10.8 per cent increase over the corresponding period in 2016. The figure puts the country in good position to reach the US$3-million mark for the year. “So, we have two full months to go, and...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry (left), addresses a press conference held at the Ministry’s Maxfield Avenue offices on Tuesday (November 14). At right is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dr. Janine Dawkins.

8 years ago TransportVision 2030

National Minerals Policy to be Submitted to Cabinet

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, says Cabinet is to receive a submission shortly on the National Minerals Policy (NMP) for the management and development of Jamaica’s mineral resources. He noted that the draft document focuses on the sector’s diversification and continued growth. “It is proactive, flexible and visionary. It brings together the elements that have guided the...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), speaks with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, National Baking Company, Gary “Butch” Hendrickson, ahead of the launch of the company’s ‘Balance Your Life’ campaign at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday, November 14.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Dr. Tufton Hails National Baking Company’s Balance Your Life Campaign

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has commended National Baking Company for responding to the need to reduce non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Jamaicans through its ‘Balance Your Life’ campaign. The initiative, which was launched on Tuesday (November 14) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, will provide consumers with information on how to make healthy consumption choices...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the opening ceremony for the ATL Automotive Group

8 years ago Local GovernmentPrime Minister

Funds Being Allocated in 2017/18 Supplementary Estimates for Road Repairs

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be providing funds in the 2017/18 Supplementary Estimates for road repairs islandwide. Mr. Holness said a significant allocation is being set aside in the Estimates, slated to be tabled in Parliament next week, at which time details of this and other provisions are expected to be outlined. “If you...

Consultant and Head of the Anaesthetics Department, Mandeville Regional Hospital, Dr. Leighton Wynter (second left), explains how the new anaesthetic machine works to (from left) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mandeville Hospital, Alwyn Miller; Chairman, Southern Regional Health Authority, Wayne Chen; and CEO of the CHASE Fund, William

8 years ago CultureEducationSport

Chase Fund Has Invested $3.3 Billion in Health Sector

The Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund has invested $3.3 billion in the development of the health sector over its 15 years of existence. Chief Executive Officer of the Fund, William ‘Billy’ Heaven, said the funds have been spent on the construction and upgrading of health facilities, promoting a healthy lifestyle, training of personnel, research, and cancer treatment,...