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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has said that work is expected to begin in June on the construction of a new toll road to bypass Mount Rosser, which is the main link between Spanish Town and Ocho Rios. She made the announcement today (May 1), during her contribution to the 2007/08 Budget Debate in the House.Mrs. Simpson Miller said the...

The Government will be launching a national parenting education programme, as part of its thrust to promote effective parenting and better family life in the society. This was announced by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller in her Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives today (May 1). In a speech placing heavy emphasis on improving family life in Jamaica,...

Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller stated today (May 1) that concrete steps in terms of policy action, have been taken so as to promote healthy family values in Jamaica. "We have before Parliament right now the Child Pornography and Obscene Publication (Amendment) Bill which is also intended to protect family values," said Mrs. Simpson Miller, while making her contribution to...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller said today (May 1), that ground would be broken next month for the construction of an 86,000 sq. ft. Convention Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, at a cost of approximately $1.7 billion. Mrs. Simpson Miller made the announcement during her contribution to the 2007/08 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives. She pointed out...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has pledged her support to the building of a strong family structure in Jamaica. "Every family needs security. I want our family to be well protected, that our people can walk the streets freely and they can conduct their business with a sense of security and enjoy the comforts of their homes without fear," said...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller today (May 1), emphasised the effort being made by the Government to fight crime and violence in the country. Making her contribution to the 2007/08 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives today (May 1), Mrs. Simpson Miller said that during 2006 several measures were taken to deal with the issue of crime. She said...

Twelve inner city communities in the Corporate Area, St. Catherine, Clarendon, and St. James are being targeted for development under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Inner City Basic Services Project. Making the disclosure during her contribution to the 2007/08 Budget Debate in Gordon House today (May 1), Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller also noted that last year 17 projects...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has said that over the next three years, the Government would spend in excess of $2 billion on special projects, to include the refurbishing of markets and the creation of formal vending areas. The Prime Minister made the disclosure today (May 1), during her contribution to the 2007/08 Budget Debate at Gordon House. Mrs. Simpson...

Contractors are carrying out road maintenance work along the 96-kilometre stretch from Ocho Rios in St. Ann to Port Antonio, Portland to ensure that the roadway remains in a stable condition even as work continues on segment three of the North Coast Highway project. Senior Communications Officer at the National Works Agency (NWA), Collin Morrison, told JIS News that the...

More than 40 farmers in St. Thomas received certificates and plaques for their contribution to agriculture, at an awards ceremony and fun day held recently at the Good Year sports ground in the parish. Farmers who contributed over 15 years received gold awards, while those with 10 to 15 years service received silver awards. Bronze awards were presented to farmers...

A total of 15 entities have been short listed for a share of the $43 million in project financing, which is being provided by Ministry of Agriculture and Lands through the Forest Conservation Fund, for the implementation of nature conservation projects. Executive Officer of the Fund, Rainee Oliphant, told JIS News that the short listed candidates have been asked to...

Customers of the Registrar General's Department (RGD) may now apply for all record-updating services, except Late Registration, using the express and seven day services. The usual express services fees will apply. The move will benefit customers applying for Late Entry of Name, Correction of Error, Addition of Father's Particulars, and Re-registration. Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer of the...