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Chairman of the Board of Supervision (For the Relief of the Poor in Jamaica), Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer has said that social work has changed dramatically over the years, and as such, persons are not just being assisted, but are being empowered to provide for themselves. She was addressing the graduation ceremony for nine Poor Relief Officers, held on (Aug. 14),...

Some 350 senior citizens are expected to converge on the Mona Bowl at the University of the West Indies on Thursday, August 16 to participate in the fourth staging of the National Senior Citizens Sports Day. The event will be held under the distinguished patronage of Dr. Cynthia Thompson, Jamaica's first female Olympian, and is organized by the National Council...

Cabinet has approved a sum of US$2,554,443 from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), to finance the development of a Comprehensive Resort Upgrading Programme. This was announced by Minister of Information and Development, Donald Buchanan, at the weekly post Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on (Aug. 14). Mr. Buchanan informed that the three major resorts to be upgraded were,...

Cabinet has approved the award of a contract to M and M Jamaica Limited in the sum of $119.46 million for the construction of a new Primary School at Hellshire, St. Catherine, under the Primary Education Support Project (PESP). This was announced by Minister of Information and Development, Donald Buchanan, at the weekly post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House...

Minister of Information and Development, Donald Buchanan on (Aug. 14) announced that Cabinet has approved a contract valued at $333,605,878.30 to SWC Woodwork and Construction Limited to build a high school in Discovery Bay, St. Ann. Mr. Buchanan who was addressing the weekly post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, noted that construction of the 1, 200-student capacity school is being...

A Development and Investment Manual which outlines the policies, regulations and procedures involved in taking an investment project from planning to implementation was launched today by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller at Jamaica House. The manual is a collaborative effort between the government and the private sector, with support from external partners, and is seen as a useful information tool...

The Ministry of Education and Youth has signed three contracts for extension work to commence on the Mayfield All-age and Christiana (Lease 1) Primary School, and a replacement for the Central Branch Infant School. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Maria Jones signed the official documents with the project contractors at the Ministry's Heroes Circle Offices on (August 13), for work...

Farmers in St. James are still celebrating following their successful participation in this year's Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show held from August 4-6. With their innovative and attractive agricultural displays, the farmers won seven out of 10 sectional prizes, including the retention of the Champion Parish Trophy in the parish pavilion display. Among the trophies won for their displays were...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is assessing damage in Portland caused by the heavy rains, which lashed the island on the weekend. The rains caused flooding and landslides in sections of the parish, leaving several roadways blocked and road surfaces badly scoured. NWA Parish Manager for Portland, Winston Palmer, said that effort is being made to restore normality to the...

The Legal Department of the Ministry of Housing, Transport, Water & Works, has over 8,000 titles stored in its vault for housing units in various schemes built by the Government since the 1970s. Delivery of the titles is dependent on settlement of mortgage accounts. Many of the schemes are over 20 years old with accounts that have small balances. However,...

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) transport centre today (Aug.13) received a significant boost in the form of vehicles valued at $14.4 million. Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Dr. Donald Rhodd officially handed over 11 motor cycles, one 3-seat bus, one Nissan Panel Van, an ambulance, and one Suzuki Grand Vitara at a ceremony held at...

The Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI) is inviting investment in West Indian Sea Island Cotton, which has the potential to earn millions in foreign currency on a yearly basis. According to Executive Director in the Markets Division at the JTI, Kirk Kennedy, the industry "is open, ripe and ready for investment". Mr. Kennedy, who was addressing an investment promotion seminar...