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Jamaican Ambassador to Brazil Creates History in Jamaica-Paraguayian Relations

History was quietly created a few days before the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, when Jamaica’s Ambassador to Brazil, Her Excellency Alison Stone Roofe, presented credentials as Jamaica’s first non-resident Ambassador to Paraguay. Mrs. Stone Roofe...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Delroy Gordon (right), admires the cover of the 2014 Jamaica Gospel Song Competition album, after it was unveiled at a Press Launch on June 11, at the Webster Memorial United Church, on Half Way Tree Road, Kingston 10. The ceremony was also held to introduce the top 10 finalists of this year’s competition, under the theme, ‘Moving Forward’. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer, Almond Productions Limited, Jon Williams and Programmes Management Director, JCDC, Dorrett Thaxter.

JCDC Launches 10-Track Gospel Album

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Primary Health Care Infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan (centre) sharing a comic moment with these nurses as he examines a piece of medical equipment during an official handing over ceremony for medical equipment purchased by Sandals Foundation for the St. Ann's Bay Hospital at a cost of $1.14 million. The ceremony was held at the Hospital this morning (June 11).

Sandals Foundation Donates Equipment to St. Ann’s Bay Hospital

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford (right), peruses a copy of his speech, before making his presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 10. Seated beside him is Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.

Positive Feedback for Entertainment Registry

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson makes a point during his 2014/15 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on June 11, under the theme: ‘Information and Communication Technologies as Enablers for Growth and Development’.

Special Education Schools to Benefit from $33 Million Project

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Jacques Road Internet Café Now Open

Residents of the Jacques Road community in Kingston are now enjoying the use of a comfortable, fully equipped computer lab and Internet café, following the official opening of the facility on Wednesday, June 11. This is the 169th community access point to be established by the Government across the island, through the Universal Service Fund (USF) at a cost of...

12 years ago ParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015Technology

Microsoft Innovation Centre to be Launched Soon

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson says the Microsoft Innovation Centre (MIC) is expected to be launched shortly. The MIC, which would be the first in the English-speaking Caribbean, will provide services designed to stimulate local software development through training, industry partnerships, and innovation. Making his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral...

12 years ago ParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015Technology

New Design for ‘Govnet’ to be Completed by Next Month

The new design for the Government’s proposed communications network ‘GovNet’, which is expected to result in greater efficiency in the public sector, is to be completed by July. Challenges were encountered with the previous design, which was at an advanced stage. State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, made the disclosure during his contribution to the...

12 years ago ParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015Technology

Programmes Being Developed to Help People at CAPS

Programmes aimed at enabling persons to use technology available at the island’s 182 community access points (CAPS) are to be developed for implementation by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining. State Minister, Hon. Julian Robinson, says that in addition to enabling persons residing in the communities where the centres are located to “earn money legitimately,” they will provide...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, makes a point while addressing journalists at a Jamaica House media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, June 11. At left is Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

12 years ago Tourism

UDC Identifies Spots on Palisadoes Strip for Entertainment Zone

State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, says the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has identified seven spots along the Palisadoes strip in Kingston to be utilised as possible venues for what is to be Jamaica’s first entertainment zone. Mr. Crawford said his vision for the location is to establish an entertainment area similar to that...

Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (centre), outlines details of proposed amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Act to legislate the decriminalization of ganja for medicinal, religious and personal/private use, during Thursday’s (June 12) media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. Listening keenly are: Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), and Consultant to the Minister, Dr. Eileen Boxhill.

12 years ago Justice

Cabinet Approves Amendment of Dangerous Drugs Act

Cabinet has approved revision of the Dangerous Drugs Act for the decriminalization of ganja for medicinal, religious, and private/personal use. The proposed changes will facilitate ganja being used for therapeutic purposes, as prescribed by a registered practitioner, or for scientific research conducted by an accredited tertiary institution or otherwise approved by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). The changes will also...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, speaking at a post sectoral debate presentation press briefing, held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday, June 12.

12 years ago Technology

Ministry in Discussion with OUR to Ensure Timeline for Number Portability

The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining is consulting with the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) to determine the extent of the agency’s authority to ensure that all telephone service providers adhere to the May 2015 timeline for number portability implementation. “LIME (telecom service provider) hasn’t been able to give us a date as yet for when they can...