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Fulbright Core Scholar and Geoscientist based at the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Katherine Kelly Ellins, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, recently. She is assisting in the creation of the Jamaica Educational Seismic Network (JAESN), by placing seismographs in schools across the island.
Fulbright Core Scholar and Geoscientist based at the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Katherine Kelly Ellins, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, recently. She is assisting in the creation of the Jamaica Educational Seismic Network (JAESN), by placing seismographs in schools across the island.

ODPEM Commits $1.24 Million for Earthquake Project

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has committed $1.24 million to fund workshops to train teachers of the schools that will be a part of the Jamaica Educational Seismograph Network (JAESN). Five schools have so far committed...
(Second right) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (CGES), Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange shared a photo opportunity with members of the National Football Team as they received a cheque from (left) CEO, Digicel, David Butler to aid their quest to World Cup 2018. The moment was also shared with (right) President, Jamaica Football Federation, Captain Horace Burrell.
(Second right) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (CGES), Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange shared a photo opportunity with members of the National Football Team as they received a cheque from (left) CEO, Digicel, David Butler to aid their quest to World Cup 2018. The moment was also shared with (right) President, Jamaica Football Federation, Captain Horace Burrell.

“Sports remain a critical vehicle for economic growth” – Grange
:(Front Row) Dr. Kevin Harvey (1st Left), His Excellency, His Excellency Ambassador Bernardo Guanche Hernandez (3rd-R), Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, Dr. Winston De La Haye (2nd-Right), Chief Medical Officer and Dr. Lundie Richards (1st-Right), Director, Health Service Planning and Integration among Cuban Health Workers at a Reception held on Monday, March 21, 2016, at the Offices of the Ministry of Health, 10-16 Grenada Way, Kingston 5.
:(Front Row) Dr. Kevin Harvey (1st Left), His Excellency, His Excellency Ambassador Bernardo Guanche Hernandez (3rd-R), Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, Dr. Winston De La Haye (2nd-Right), Chief Medical Officer and Dr. Lundie Richards (1st-Right), Director, Health Service Planning and Integration among Cuban Health Workers at a Reception held on Monday, March 21, 2016, at the Offices of the Ministry of Health, 10-16 Grenada Way, Kingston 5.

Twenty Cuban Health Workers Arrived in Jamaica to Strengthen Primary Health Care and Oral Health
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), addresses Secretary Managers of the Parish Councils at the Ministry’s Office on Hagley Park Road, in Kingston, recently. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), addresses Secretary Managers of the Parish Councils at the Ministry’s Office on Hagley Park Road, in Kingston, recently. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.

Minister to Review Use of Equalization Fund
Sandra Watson, CEO of the Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations gives the welcome and opening remarks at the public forum and consultation held by the CSC to sensitise stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Registration (Strata Titles) Act. Looking on is Ainsworth Norton, Manager of the CSC Inspectorate
Sandra Watson, CEO of the Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations gives the welcome and opening remarks at the public forum and consultation held by the CSC to sensitise stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Registration (Strata Titles) Act. Looking on is Ainsworth Norton, Manager of the CSC Inspectorate

Failure of Strata Management Highlights Public Consultation

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Government Pensioners to get Increase

Government pensioners are slated to receive increased payments ranging from $1,100 to $2,000 per month. The increases have been approved by members of the new Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Making the announcement at yesterday’s (March 22) post-Cabinet press briefing, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, pointed out that, persons...
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Cabinet Approves $100 Million for Relocation of Justice Ministry

A sum of $100 million has been approved by Cabinet for the relocation of the offices of the Ministry of Justice. The Ministry will be relocated from 2 Oxford Road, Kingston 5 to 61 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, at yesterday's (March 22) post-Cabinet press briefing,...
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Agriculture

Annual Lobster Closed Season – April 1 – June 30

The Licensing Authority of the Fisheries Division in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, wishes to advise the public that the Annual Closed Season for spiny lobsters commences on April 1 and ends on June 30, 2016. The Fisheries Division wishes to further advise that new Regulations governing the Closed Season for spiny lobsters are in effect. These...
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Senior Technology Officer, National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Patricia Lewin (left), is shown information on a phone by President of the Small Business Association, Hugh Johnson, at a recent workshop for nutraceutical enthusiasts, hosted by the NCST. Mr. Johnson presented on: ‘Organising for success – formalising your business and organisational practices’.
Technology

NCST Hosts Workshop for Nutraceutical Enthusiasts

A group of nutraceutical enthusiasts attended a recent business opportunity workshop themed: ‘Growing your nutraceutical enterprise’, hosted by the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST). Held at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), in Kingston, the workshop featured regulatory bodies with interest in the industry outlining processes and procedures to the many stakeholders in attendance. “In order to build...
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Minister of Local Government, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), listens to Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Errol Mowatt (fourth right), during a meeting on March 16.
Local Government

Local Government Minister Commends Fire Service

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade continue to perform their duties with diligence, despite the numerous challenges they face. Speaking at a meeting with representatives of the fire service, on March 16, Mr. McKenzie said the men and women continue to perform under adverse conditions, and they should be...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is warmly greeted by Rev. Herro Blair Jr. on his arrival at the Deliverance Evangelistic Association’s Waltham Park Road location yesterday morning (March 20) to participate in the church’s 40th anniversary ceremony.
Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Urges Church to Partner with Government

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has called on the church to join in partnership with the Government to create an environment for prosperity in Jamaica. “The Government has a responsibility to increase the GWB, the general well-being of the population, and not just the GDP (Gross Domestic Product),” he said, noting that this means enabling access to healthcare, education...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (2nd left), addresses Secretary Managers of the island’s Parish Councils at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on March 18. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.
Local Government

Local Authorities Urged to Improve Fee Collection

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging local authorities to put measures in place to improve collection of fees and taxes. “What I think you need to increase is your ability to collect the revenue that is due that is out there.  If you can go out there and collect 30 – 35 percent of...
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