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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, makes his presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, May 21.

Government to Host Logistics Hub Forum Targetting Overseas Investors

Plans are being put in place for the early 2015 staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum, which is aimed at presenting investment opportunities that are linked to the Logistics Hub initiative, to the wider global arena. This was disclosed by...

Work being carried out on the Association of Sports Cultural Clubs of Caribbean Port Authorities (ASCCCPA) Port Games Community project, the wash area of the St. James Infirmary.

Port Games Proceeds to Fund Refurbishing of St. James Infirmary

Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen congratulates eminent academic and renowned poet, Professor Mervyn Morris, who was officially installed as Poet Laureate of Jamaica during an investiture ceremony at King’s House on May 22.

It’s Official for Poet Laureate Professor Mervyn Morris

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addressing a labour market reform forum at Emancipation Park, in New Kingston, on Wednesday , May 21. The event was part of activities to mark Workers Week 2014, and to discuss the impending flexi work legislation.

Increased Productivity Strategy for Economic Growth – Labour Minister

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), in conversation with State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, before making a presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 21.

Garmex Freezone to be Modified to Facilitate Logistics Activities

12 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry to Assist Coffee Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, in collaboration with the Mavis Bank Coffee Factory and other stakeholders, is expected to embark on a programme aimed at assisting the country’s coffee farmers who have been affected by the coffee berry borer and coffee leaf rust diseases. Making the announcement on Thursday, May 22, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mavis Bank...

12 years ago National Security

St. James PMI Successfully Using Music to Engage At-Risk Youth

The Peace Management Initiative (PMI) in St. James is using music as a part of its social intervention programmes for at-risk youth across the parish. Administrator, Garfield McGhie, told JIS News that to date 20 marching bands have been established across the parish, involving more than 400 youth. According to Mr. McGhie, “we are of the view that music and...

12 years ago Labour

Disabilities Council Disburses $3 Million in Economic Empowerment Grants

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) has disbursed more than $3 million, to 46 persons from the disabled community through its economic empowerment grant. Executive Director of JCPD, Christine Hendricks told JIS News that the grants are given to disabled persons who have, or are in the process of starting a business that will “facilitate economic development and...

12 years ago CommerceParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Technology Coming to Reduce Internet Service Costs

The country is expected to save more than US$2 million per year, with the creation of the Jamaica Internet Exchange Point (IXP), scheduled for implementation by the end of July. An IXP allows local Internet service providers to exchange Internet traffic between their networks at a reduced cost. Making the disclosure on Wednesday, May 21, Minister of Industry, Investment and...

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (at podium), addresses a ceremony to officially launch Agrofest 2014 at the downtown Kingston offices of the JAS on May 22. Also pictured at the head table (from left) are: Parish Manager for Kingston and St. Andrew, Social Development Commission (SDC), Sandra Goulbourne; and Parish Manager for Kingston and St. Andrew, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Stanford Laws.

12 years ago Agriculture

4-H Members in Schools to Take Part in Agrofest Competition

Members of 4-H clubs in 10 schools across Kingston and St. Andrew are expected to vie for the top prize in a debate competition, to be held as part of the 18th staging of Agrofest 2014. The agricultural and industrial show will be held on the grounds of Jamaica College in St. Andrew, on Saturday, May 31, from 8:00 a.m....

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

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Lafayette College Establishes Scholarship Fund to Mark PM’s Visit

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller left the island on Friday, May 23, for Pennsylvania, USA, where she will deliver the keynote address at the Lafayette College’s 179th Commencement Ceremony. Mrs. Simpson Miller will also receive an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from the institution. Expressing delight at the decision of the Prime Minister to address the...

12 years ago Local Government

Real Estate Board Warns Against Buying From Unregistered Dealers

The Real Estate Board (REB) is cautioning Jamaicans against purchasing lots from developers in unregistered development schemes. According to the REB, while there are risks involved in purchasing lots in both a registered and unregistered development schemes, making purchases from an unregistered scheme, is significantly greater. Inspector of investigations at the REB, Pete Francis, told JIS News that in addition...