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The State Opening of Parliament will take place on Thursday, March 27, beginning at 11:00 a.m. On that day, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall will deliver the Throne Speech, in which he will outline the government's programmes and policies for the 2008/09 Fiscal Year, which begins on April 1. Later in the afternoon, Minister of...

Minister of Education, Andrew Holness, said the Ministry plans to raise US$100 million to build 100 schools in the next five years and will be establishing a National Education Trust to help achieve this goal. Speaking at a ceremony on Wednesday (March 19) to officially open the refurbished and upgraded Braeton Primary and Junior High School in Portmore, St. Catherine,...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security sent off the first batch of hospitality workers to the United States (US), today (March 25). The 104 workers, the largest batch ever sent off at one time, were chosen from the Ministry's Overseas Job Fair that was held in October. Speaking with JIS News, Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles...

The State Opening of Parliament will take place on Thursday, March 27, beginning at 11:00 a.m. On that day, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall will deliver the Throne Speech, in which he will outline the government's programmes and policies for the 2008/09 Fiscal Year, which begins on April 1. Later in the afternoon, Minister of...

Small businesses are very important to any country's social and economic progress, as they account for over 90 per cent of all industries globally and about 50 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide. In Jamaica, an estimated 30 per cent of employment is generated by small and micro enterprises. Businesses with fewer than 50 employees are considered 'small',...

The Ministry of Transport and Works will soon be charging private utility companies for the usage of the rights-of-way on the public thoroughfares, including sidewalks and the road itself. The proposal, which is now before Cabinet, stipulates that 'no private entity is to be allowed to profit from the use of the public rights-of-way without compensating the public for its...

Farmers in St. Elizabeth have perfected the art of growing crops in drought conditions and are achieving high yields. Parish Manager for the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in St. Elizabeth, Elton Bent tells JIS News that the parish is mainly affected by drought conditions between January and March and the period between June and September. He indicates that this...

Minister of Education, Andrew Holness has urged Parish Councils across the island to play a greater role in facilitating the delivery of quality education. Speaking at the official handing over of a new block of classrooms at the Braeton Primary and Junior High School in Portmore, St. Catherine, on March 19, Mr. Holness said there should be greater interaction between...

Small businesses are very important to any country's social and economic progress, as they account for over 90 per cent of all industries globally and about 50 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide. In Jamaica, an estimated 30 per cent of employment is generated by small and micro enterprises. Businesses with fewer than 50 employees are considered 'small',...

The Ministry of Transport and Works will soon be charging private utility companies for the usage of the rights-of-way on the public thoroughfares, including sidewalks and the road itself. The proposal, which is now before Cabinet, stipulates that 'no private entity is to be allowed to profit from the use of the public rights-of-way without compensating the public for its...

Farmers in St. Elizabeth have perfected the art of growing crops in drought conditions and are achieving high yields. Parish Manager for the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in St. Elizabeth, Elton Bent tells JIS News that the parish is mainly affected by drought conditions between January and March and the period between June and September. He indicates that this...

Minister of Education, Andrew Holness has urged Parish Councils across the island to play a greater role in facilitating the delivery of quality education. Speaking at the official handing over of a new block of classrooms at the Braeton Primary and Junior High School in Portmore, St. Catherine, on March 19, Mr. Holness said there should be greater interaction between...