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Initiatives being undertaken by government towards the sustainable development of Portland were recently outlined to residents and other stakeholders by Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Western Portland, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Speaking at the function held on Tuesday (February 16) at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Mr. Vaz stated that the government is...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, has said that the Government would be reviewing the land use policy this year, in an effort to support and strengthen farming and agricultural activities across Jamaica. "We are going to have to, as a country, spend more time recognising the importance of preserving our resources in order to make agriculture...

Ground was broken in Lucea yesterday (February 18) for the construction of a modern family court, fully equipped with technology and amenities consistent with a state-of-the art facility. The courthouse will be located on Watson Taylor Drive in the Hanover capital, at the site of the old family court, which was demolished to make way for the new structure. The...

The Ministry of Health is reporting an increase in the incidence of gastroenteritis, malaria and dengue fever across the island, due largely to the prevailing drought conditions, and is looking to implement a national hand washing campaign as part of measures to contain the spread. Speaking at Thursday's (February 18) post-Cabinet media briefing at Jamaica House, portfolio Minister, Hon. Rudyard...

The Government of Jamaica and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have signed a contract for three policy-based loans totalling $15.2 billion (US$170 million). Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw signed on behalf of the government, while IDB Country Representative, Mr. Gerard Johnson affixed his signature on behalf of his organisation, at the signing ceremony held on Thursday...

Water and Housing Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has said that he is pleased with the progress of the Accelerated Housing Programme, which is aimed at providing affordable housing solutions for young working class Jamaicans. Dr. Chang was speaking to media representatives at a seminar, which was held on February 18, at the Couples San Souci Resort, in Ocho Rios,...

With just a week to go before the close of the charities amnesty, the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is making an urgent appeal for charitable groups to take advantage of the reduced costs for filing documents. Charitable groups include churches, charitable organisations, service clubs, professional associations, community-based organisations and other such groups, which are registered under the Companies Act...

Jamaica's representative at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Mr. Gerard Johnson, has said the Government is worthy of congratulations, for its success in the recent debt exchange programme. "Your debt exchange is not just unprecedented in its success in Jamaica, but in the world. I understand that this is the most successful voluntary debt swap ever. I think you're over...

An agreement was signed and ground broken Friday (February 19), for the development of the Old Hospital site, in Montego Bay, into a natural, recreational public space. Deputy General Manager, Economic Development and Corporate Relations, Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Lenworth Tracey, and Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Joan Gordon-Webley, were signatories to the agreement. Minister...

Approximately two months after rolling out its Vehicle Weight Enforcement Programme, the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is expressing satisfaction with the level of compliance. Speaking Thursday (February 18) at a JIS Think Tank, Director of the ITA, Paul Clemetson, singled out the Caribbean Cement Company as one entity that has given its full backing to the initiative. "Caribbean Cement has...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major Richard Reece, has urged the most recent graduates of the Jamaica Police Academy to strive to erase the perception of corruption which hangs over the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Major Reece's message was delivered by Head of the Corporate Services Directorate of the Ministry of National Security, Angela Buchanan, at the...

Opposition Senator, Norman Grant, wants a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) involving Government, Opposition and the farming sector to ensure sustained national focus and budgetary support for the growth and development of agriculture. Speaking in the 2009/10 State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on Friday (February 19), he said that the MOU would involve setting targets for the sector,...