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President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. (Stock Photo)

Jamaican and US Governments Committed to Successful Visit by the President of the United States

The Visit to Jamaica by the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama on April 8 and 9 is no longer being designated a State Visit, which had previously been agreed and communicated. The change takes into account...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right) oversees the signing for the privatisation of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT), during a ceremony at Jamaica House, today (April 7). Those signing (from left) are: President, Terminal Link and Executive Officer, CMA CGM, Farid Salem; Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies; and President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley. Standing (from left) are: Vice President, Terminal Link, Laurent Martens; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Audrey Sewell; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Richard Azan; Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy; and Counsel, Mayer Brown LLP, Jeremy Cannon.

US$510 Million Privatisation Agreement Signed For KCT

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), listens to a comment from Head of the Police Traffic Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Calvin Allen (left), just before the start of a Jamaica House Media Briefing today (April 7), at the Office of the Prime Minister. At centre is Logistics Officer at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Colonel David Cummings.

Roads in Corporate Area to be Closed for US President’s Visit

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), signs agreement on April 2, in Rose Hill, Manchester, for the establishment of a hi-tech greenhouse project in the parishes of Manchester, St. Elizabeth, and St. Ann, funded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) - $153 million, and the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), $54 million. Also signing (from second left) are: Managing Director for JSIF, Omar Sweeney; Executive Director at JBI, Parris Lyew-Ayee, and Member of Parliament for South Manchester, Hon. Michael Peart.

Farmers to Benefit from Major Greenhouse Project

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), is in discussion with Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Ambassador Sharon Saunders. Occasion was a breakfast meeting with diplomats and business leaders hosted by the Trust (NET) at the Terra Nova All-Suites Hotel in St. Andrew on April 7. The meeting was held to assist in deepening the engagement of key external stakeholders in the NET’s drive towards resourcing the education system.

Gov’t Invites Investment in Education Sector

President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. (FILE)

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterUS President Visit

President Obama Backs Govt’s Economic Reform Programme

President of the United States (US), Barack Obama, is expected to indicate his strong support for the work being undertaken by the Jamaican Government to reform the country’s economy under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility. The President is scheduled to visit Jamaica from April 8 to 9, on route to Panama for the Sixth Summit of the...

President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterUS President Visit

US President’s Visit Should Deepen Relations with Region

The visit of the President of the United States (US), Barack Obama, and the meeting with Heads of State and Government of CARICOM, should deepen bilateral relations between the US and the region. Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications at the White House, Ben Rhodes, said several areas of mutual interest exist between the United States and CARICOM, including...

Director of Research and Analysis in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Simone McKenzie-Mair.

11 years ago Labour

Second Phase Upgrading of LMIS to be Completed This Year

The second phase of upgrading of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Labour Market Information System (LMIS) is set to be completed later this year. Director of Research and Analysis at the Ministry, Simone McKenzie-Mair, said this will see the inclusion of more options for employers and job seekers, the result of which is expected to improve the services...

Minister of Transport Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 7).

11 years ago Works / Construction

Measures in Place to Retain Skilled Port Workers

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, says measures are being put in place to manage the outflow of skilled workers from the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) to overseas ports. He said that in addition to enhanced training, opportunities are being created for workers to attract increased salary packages. Dr. Davies was speaking in the House...

A new offshore patrol vessel, His Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Norman Manley, was commissioned into service by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) in November 2023.

11 years ago National Security

Notice to Mariners – Jamaica North and South Coast (Montego Bay and Kingston)

Mariners and other interested parties are hereby advised that effective over the period 8 -9 April 2015 the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard will be restricting the movement of all vessels in the following areas: South of the Kingston Palisadoes, Norman Manley Highway, Port Royal and Kingston Harbour. The Easterly most point starts at 17° 56 39.76N, 076° 43 13.08W...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson, addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on April 2.

11 years ago Foreign AffairsUS President Visit

US Interested in Country – Foreign Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson, says the visit by the United States (US) President, Barack Obama, demonstrates that the US is taking an interest in what is happening in Jamaica. President Obama is expected to visit Jamaica from April 8 to 9 while on his way to the Sixth Summit of the...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), participates in prayer during the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, Jamaica 45th annual National Convention in Kingston on Good Friday (April 3). At right is President, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, Jamaica, Rev. Mervelyn Mullings.

11 years ago CommunityPrime Minister

PM Calls on Jamaicans to Support Mission of the Church

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is calling on Jamaicans at every level of the society, to support the mission of the church in promoting positive values and strong morals. This, she said, will redound to the benefit of the nation, as it will foster a greater culture of social cohesion by Jamaicans. Positive values and morals include...