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Financial Secretary, Devon Rowe (left), receives a copy of the Economic Reform Programme (ERP) ‘A Fi Wi Bizniz’ CD from Reggae Singer, Ernie Smith (right), at a function to release the song, held at the Ministry of Finance and Planning, on Wednesday (April 22).

Finance Ministry Releases Song to Promote ERP

The Ministry of Finance and Planning has released a song to promote the country’s Economic Reform Programme (ERP) dubbed, ‘A Fi wi Bizniz’, the song is performed by renowned Reggae singer, Ernie Smith and produced by Dizzy Minott and Mikey...

More Job Placements for NYS Participants

Truck transporting soil used to cover sections of the Riverton Disposal Site on March 16, 2015.

Reward for Information on Riverton Fire Increases to $300,000

Minister of Science, Technology Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), gives his remarks at a Jamaica House press briefing held on April 22, at the Office of the Prime Minister. Seated at left is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Science, Technology Energy and Mining, Michelle Forbes.

No Decision on Closure of Post Offices – Minister Paulwell

Cess To Be Imposed On Imported Refined Sugar

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Local Government

Regulatory Powers of NSWMA to be Strengthened

The Government is moving to strengthen the regulatory powers of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). This is through passage of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (Disposal of Solid Waste) Regulations, 2015 and the National Solid Waste Management (Public Cleansing) Regulations, 2015. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, during his...

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t to Invest $1 Billion in West Kingston Development Projects

The Government is to invest close to $1 billion on development projects in the Denham Town, Hannah Town and Tivoli Gardens communities in western Kingston. This is under the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP), which is being undertaken through a loan of J$4.8 billion (US$42 million) from the World Bank. Being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), the...

11 years ago National Security

Law Enforcement Torch Run Road Race Slated For April 25

The Jamaica Chapter of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) International will stage a 5K run walk in St. Andrew on Saturday, April 25, to raise $3 million of the $11 million needed to send 69 of the country’s athletes to the World Special Olympics Summer Games in Los Angeles, California, USA, in July. The 3.1-mile route will begin at...

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Local GovernmentParliament

Three Markets to be Refurbished This Year

Three major markets are to be upgraded and refurbished this year under the Markets Rehabilitation Programme. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, said the markets slated for work are Ocho Rios, St. Ann; Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth; and Port Maria, St. Mary. Minister Arscott was making his contribution to the 2015/16 Sectoral Debate on April 22,...

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Local GovernmentParliament

ODPEM to Undertake Hurricane Preparedness Campaign

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will be undertaking a special hurricane preparedness public education campaign this year. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, said the campaign, to begin before the start of the 2015 hurricane season, “will sensitise citizens on critical matters pertaining to their preparedness and response.” Minister Arscott was making...

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Transport

Gov’t Seeking Funding for South Coast Highway Project

The Government is currently working to identify funding to undertake the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP). This was announced by Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, during his contribution to the 2015/16 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 21. He informed that the Ministry, along with Minister of Finance and Planning,...

11 years ago AgricultureBudget 2015/2016Parliament

Billion Dollar Sugar Projects Being Implemented This Year

The Government will, this year, implement several projects, valued over $1 billion, which aim to transform the lives of sugar industry workers. Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, outlined details of the engagements during his 2015/16 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, April 21, under the theme: ‘Making Jamaica’s Agriculture Sustainable’. Mr. Kellier said...