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President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno (2nd L) listens intently, while Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (3rd left), gets clarification on aspects of the construction of the $1.75 Billion Courtyard Marriot hotel from Lead Investment Officer, Structured and Corporate Finance Department, IDB, Stefan Wright (L). Looking on are workers on the project. Occasion was a tour of the hotel project today (Dec. 18), in New Kingston.

IDB Firmly Believes in Jamaica – President Moreno

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno, says the investment being made by the bank in support of the building of the Courtyard Marriot hotel in Jamaica, is a signal of the IDB’s firm belief in Jamaica...

Minister of Labour, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has hailed the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) for its contribution to the stability in the labour market

Minister Kellier Hails IDT’s Contribution to Labour Stability

Manager for Human Resources/Corporate Services, Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Murie Bennett (left), makes a symbolic presentation of one of three computers to Principal of Jacks Hill Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew, Beverley Jones, during a fun-day hosted by the RWSL at the school on Tuesday (December 16).

Christmas Treat For Jack’s Hill Primary and Infant School

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), gives a congratulatory hug to Clarendon resident, Conroy Wynter, while presenting him with a certificate of title. Occasion was the handing over of titles for the Havana Heights Housing Scheme Phase 3, held yesterday (December 17), at the Havana Heights Community Centre in the parish. Total of 40 persons received certificates of title at the ceremony.

Titles Handed Over to Havana Heights Phase 3

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno (3rd right), is presented with an assortment of Jamaican seasonings by Board Chairman of the HEART Trust/NTA, Moses Peart (right), following a tour of the Jamaica German Automotive School (JAGAS) on Thursday (December 18). Also sharing in the moment are (from left): Senior Director, Workforce Development and Employment Division, HEART Trust/NTA, Denworth Finnikin; IDB Country Representative in Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones; Director of Social Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Denzil Thorpe; Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Devon Rowe; and Executive Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley.

President Moreno Tours IDB-Funded Steps to Work Programme

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

11 years ago Prime MinisterWorks / Construction

Prime Minister Hands Over 40 Land Titles to Clarendon Residents

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller handed over 40 land titles to residents from several communities in Clarendon during a Certificates of Title Handing Over Ceremony held at the Havannah Heights Community Centre in May Pen on December 17. The presentation of land titles was organized by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing and is part of the Government’s ongoing...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), warmly welcomes Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President, Luis Alberto Moreno (right), on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport this afternoon (December 17), for a two-day visit. Also on hand to welcome the IDB President is Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnoldo Brown. President Moreno’s visit coincides with activities surrounding the celebration of the IDB’s 45 years of partnership with Jamaica and will include tours of IDB-funded projects, a ground-breaking ceremony at the construction site of the new IDB offices in Kingston, and a cultural reception for IDB partners, stakeholders and staff.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

IDB President in Jamaica for 2-Day Visit

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno, arrived in the island this afternoon (December 18), for a two-day visit. President Moreno’s visit coincides with activities surrounding the celebration of the IDB’s 45 years of partnership with Jamaica and will include tours of IDB-funded projects, a ground-breaking ceremony at the construction site of the new IDB offices in...

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Urges Greater Caution on Roads

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller is urging persons to be more careful on the roadways. The call comes against the background of an increase in the number of road fatalities since the start of the year, which now stands at over 300. During a National Road Safety meeting on Thursday, December 11 with Hon. Peter Bunting, Minister of National Security,...

Logistics Coordinator for the Government’s National Health Emergency Response to the Chikungunya Virus (Chik V), the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Colonel Daniel Pryce (right), and other members of the JDF observe as their colleague cleans a drain in Washington Mews, Naggo Head, in Portmore, St. Catherine, during Saturday’s (November 8) vector control and clean-up activities in community. Saturday’s activities also involved representatives from the Ministries of Health, and Local Government and Community Development; Portmore Municipal Council; Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM); National Works Agency (NWA); National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA); and Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). (FILE)

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Most MPs Have Submitted Work Programmes to Combat Chik-V

The National Health Emergency Response Monitoring Committee is reporting that to date, most Members of Parliament (MPs) have submitted their work programmes under the Chik-V National Integrated Vector Control / Clean-Up Programme. According to the Committee, 55 of the 63 MPs submitted their work programmes and of that number, 52 were already approved and underway. The Clean Up Programme, which...

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Temporary Suspension of Driver’s Licence Printing at Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that the printing of Driver’s Licenses has been suspended at the Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre (MBRSC), until further notice. The temporary suspension of the Driver’s Licence printing has become necessary due to a malfunctioning equipment. Persons are further advised that they may still visit the MBRSC to renew their licenses, pay and get...

11 years ago Education

Trained Workforce Key to Sustained Economic Development

Executive Director of HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley, says Jamaica’s attainment of viable and sustainable economic development is dependent, to a significant extent, on the country having an adequately trained workforce. He argues that over the last decade, there has been “increased realization” that for growth and development to occur, there needs to be “strong focus” on advanced skills training,...

Public Relations Officer of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks. (FILE)

11 years ago Local Government

JFB Urges Fire Safety This Christmas

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging Jamaicans to take precautions this Christmas, in order to prevent fires. Public Relations Officer of the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, said that many persons either lose their lives or homes during the yuletide season due to unsafe practices, which result in fires. “In November 2012, there were 83 homeless adults due to fires, and...