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Communication/Social Marketing Coordinator for the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), Patrice Nephew, speaks about the achievements of the programme at a JIS think Tank on Wednesday, June 28.
Communication/Social Marketing Coordinator for the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), Patrice Nephew, speaks about the achievements of the programme at a JIS think Tank on Wednesday, June 28.

More than 5,000 Youth Benefit from CSJP III

More than 5,000 persons have benefited from the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III since its implementation in 2014. Of the number, over 2,000 were deemed to be at medium or high risk for involvement in crime and violence....
Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), and World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova (right), sign the multilateral institution’s J$9.01 billion (US$70 million) Second Competitiveness and Fiscal Management Programmatic Development Policy Loan agreement on June 28 at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), and World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova (right), sign the multilateral institution’s J$9.01 billion (US$70 million) Second Competitiveness and Fiscal Management Programmatic Development Policy Loan agreement on June 28 at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Development Approval Time to be Reduced from 90 to 60 Days by March 2018
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), converses with Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Director General, Major Clive Davis (2 nd left), during the Jamaica-Mexico Bilateral Cooperation Programme stakeholders’ meeting at ODPEM’s New Kingston head office on June 23. Others (from left) are: Mexico’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Martha Cecelia Jaber; Director General of the National Centre for Disaster Preparedness in Mexico (CENAPRED), Dr. Carlos Gonzales; and Consultant for the scoping mission of the governance continuity strategy development project, Ana Lucia Hill.
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), converses with Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Director General, Major Clive Davis (2 nd left), during the Jamaica-Mexico Bilateral Cooperation Programme stakeholders’ meeting at ODPEM’s New Kingston head office on June 23. Others (from left) are: Mexico’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Martha Cecelia Jaber; Director General of the National Centre for Disaster Preparedness in Mexico (CENAPRED), Dr. Carlos Gonzales; and Consultant for the scoping mission of the governance continuity strategy development project, Ana Lucia Hill.

14 State Entities Targeted Under Continuity of Government Operations Plan
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he contributes to the debate on the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Bill in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 28). The Bill was passed with 18 amendments.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he contributes to the debate on the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Bill in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 28). The Bill was passed with 18 amendments.

More Resources for Security Forces, Social Intervention
Third-year Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) student, Winston Chambers (right), shares a photo opportunity with CMU Executive Director, Dr. Fritz Pinnock (centre), and German Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Joachim Schmillen, shortly after he receiving a plane ticket to Germany to take up a three-week scholarship  at the DNV GL in the European country. Winston will benefit from hands-on training in marine inspection and survey at the facility.
Third-year Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) student, Winston Chambers (right), shares a photo opportunity with CMU Executive Director, Dr. Fritz Pinnock (centre), and German Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Joachim Schmillen, shortly after he receiving a plane ticket to Germany to take up a three-week scholarship  at the DNV GL in the European country. Winston will benefit from hands-on training in marine inspection and survey at the facility.

CMU Student Welcomes Opportunity to Hone Skills in Germany

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Finance & Public Service

DBJ Builds Capacity of Three University-Based Incubators

PRESS RELEASE - The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), through its Jamaica Venture Capital Programme (JVCP), has announced that it is providing a programme of capacity building and technical assistance (CB-TC) to three university-based incubators over an 18-month period. The programme of intervention is multi-pronged and covers, a needs assessment, a ‘study tour’, the development of a strategic plan, and...
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Finance & Public Service

Jamaica ranks 8th on LAVCA Scorecard

PRESS RELEASE - Jamaica’s continued quest to develop a sustainable private equity and venture capital industry has once again been recognized by the Latin American Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LAVCA) Scorecard for 2017/18, moving up five (5) points, and ranking a joint 8 th with two other countries, on the 11-member Scorecard. Jamaica’s improved ranking puts it on...
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Science

SRC in the Community Goes to May Pen June 30

Residents of Clarendon are invited to come out in their numbers for the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) ‘SRC in the Community’ exhibition to be held on June 30 at the clock in May Pen square. The exhibition, which will showcase the products and services of the SRC, will also allow community members to engage with the Council regarding assistance to...
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Local Government

Government to Sell Idle Lands in St. Catherine

Approximately 427 acres of idle lands located in St. Catherine are to be converted for commercial and residential purposes. This follows Cabinet’s approval of the sale of the lands by SCJ Holdings Limited. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on June 28. He noted...
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(From right) Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; Opposition Leader, Dr. Peter Phillips; and former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, attend the thanksgiving service for the late Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President, Captain Horace Burrell on Wednesday (June 28) at the National Arena. At centre, pallbearers surround the casket bearing the body of Captain Burrell
Sport

Hundreds Bid Farewell to Captain Horace Burrell

Hundreds of well-wishers turned out to celebrate the life and legacy of late Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President, Captain Horace Burrell, at the thanksgiving service held on June 28 at the National Arena in Kingston. Among those in attendance were Their Excellencies, Governor-General the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen; Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness who...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, emphasises a point while addressing journalists during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 28).
Social Security

30 Per Cent Increase in PATH Benefits

The Government has raised benefits under the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) by 30 per cent. This follows Cabinet’s approval of increases in the 2017/18 benefit rates, which came into effect on June 1. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said the increase will also move the base benefit from $400 to...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right, seated) and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left, seated), sign a document for the restructuring of committees of the National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC) following a meeting of the Council at Jamaica House on Tuesday, June 27. Looking on (from left, standing) are: Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Denzil Thorpe; Chairman of ODPEM, Joy Douglas; Member of Parliament, Clarendon South West, Noel Arscott; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson; and State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer.
Prime Minister

PM Charges MDAs to Ensure All is in Place for Hurricane Season

  Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged all Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure that all systems, protocols and practices are in place that will ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness in their response during the hurricane season. He was addressing senior leaders and heads of MDAs at a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council...
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