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Additional classrooms constructed at the Discovery Bay All-Age School, to remove the institution from the shift system. They were built through the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) programme. (File)
Additional classrooms constructed at the Discovery Bay All-Age School, to remove the institution from the shift system. They were built through the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) programme. (File)

$641M Allocated to Provide Additional Classrooms

The Government will be spending $641 million in its continued thrust to end the shift system in schools by providing additional classrooms over the next financial year. From the money allocated in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the...
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing diplomats during a Ministerial briefing at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 8. The briefing was part of activities marking Diplomatic Week, from February 5 to 10, under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships’.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing diplomats during a Ministerial briefing at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 8. The briefing was part of activities marking Diplomatic Week, from February 5 to 10, under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships’.

Tourism Pivotal to Economic Growth – Min. Bartlett
Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) Project Manager, Carlington Burrel.
Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) Project Manager, Carlington Burrel.

TPDCo Promoting Tourism Service Excellence
Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) Project Manager, Carlington Burrel.
Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) Project Manager, Carlington Burrel.

Jamaica Dominated CCIC Boot Camps in 2016
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), and Chairman of Caymanas Track Limited (CTL), Danville Walker, look at the agreement for the divestment of the operations of CTL to Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) at the signing ceremony held at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on February 10. At left is Chairman of SVL/Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited, Paul Hoo, while Senior Director in the Public Enterprise Division of the Ministry, Cheryl Sylvester-James, oversees the process.
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), and Chairman of Caymanas Track Limited (CTL), Danville Walker, look at the agreement for the divestment of the operations of CTL to Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) at the signing ceremony held at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on February 10. At left is Chairman of SVL/Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited, Paul Hoo, while Senior Director in the Public Enterprise Division of the Ministry, Cheryl Sylvester-James, oversees the process.

84 Public Entities to be Merged, Closed or Divested

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Commanding Officer for the St. James Police Division, Senior Superintendent Marlon Nesbeth, addressing the St. James Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Montego Bay on February 9.
National Security

Police Pledge to Restore Order in St. James

Commanding Officer for the St. James Police Division, Senior Superintendent Marlon Nesbeth, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be taking all of the necessary measures to restore order to the parish and make it safe for the residents. Addressing the St. James Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Montego Bay on February 9, Superintendent Nesbeth said the police have collaborated...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (third left), unveils signage at Wolmer’s High School for Girls in Kingston for a solar photovoltaic system that was installed at the institution by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica. The occasion was a symbolic presentation ceremony at the school on February 10. Looking on (from left) are: School Board Chairman, Lincoln McIntyre; Principal, Colleen Montague; Head Girl, Shanae Christian; ninth grade student, Suen Chong; and Manager of the PCJ’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department, Dr. Peter Ruddock.
Technology

Gov’t to Implement New Energy Efficiency Programme

The Government plans to implement a $30 million Energy Management and Efficiency Programme (EMEP) this year that will consolidate and expand on the achievements of two other major initiatives. These are the Energy Security Efficiency and Enhancement Project (ESEEP) and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Project (EECP). Both were designed to promote and facilitate energy efficiency, security and conservation engagements...
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Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left). (FILE)
Finance & Public Service

Public Procurement Training and Certification Series Launched

The Finance and the Public Service Ministry has launched Jamaica’s first accredited public procurement training and certification series. The engagement, being done in partnership with the International Procurement Institute (INPRI), will cover key concepts, principles and applications in Public Sector Procurement (PSP). It comprises four levels and will outline the internationally accepted best practices and developments in electronic government procurement....
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Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fifth left) and Lady Allen (sixth right), pose with members of the Diplomatic Corps following a cocktail reception and dinner hosted in honour of the diplomats at King’s House on February 9. Also pictured are: Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (4th left). and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Dr. José Tomas Ares (5th right). The event was part of activities marking Diplomatic Week 2017, from February 5 to 10, under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships’.

Diplomatic Corps in Jamaica Hailed

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has hailed the fundamental role which he says diplomats continue to play in maintaining strong relations between Jamaica and the various countries they represent. He noted that the just concluded Diplomatic Week celebrations helped to illustrate Jamaica’s gratitude for their continued support and valuable interactions. The Governor-General was addressing a cocktail...
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Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Keith Duncan, addressing a briefing at the Sagicor Life Builiding in New Kingston on Tuesday, December 13. (FILE)
Finance & Public Service

EPOC to Monitor Implementation of Key IMF Benchmarks

The Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) will be monitoring the Government’s implementation of two key benchmarks under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Precautionary Stand By Arrangement (PSBA) for the January to March quarter. Co-Chair, Keith Duncan, said these are the drafting of a Consultation Paper for a Crisis Resolution Framework, and the establishment of a Financial Inclusion Council. He was...
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Environment

Four Climate Change Adaptation Projects to be Implemented

Four projects, aimed at improving climate change adaptation and mitigation are to be implemented by Government and non-government entities this fiscal year. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure while delivering his 2017-18 Throne Speech in the House of Representatives on February 9. He informed that the measures will be carried out under the ongoing...
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