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Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding. (FILE)

Tight Budget is Necessary – Senator Golding

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, says the tight 2014/15 budget is necessary “if Jamaica is to continue to trod its way along the long road to debt sustainability.” “This is also absolutely essential if we are to...

Fitch Ratings today revised the outlook for Jamaica from “Stable” to “Positive".

Jamaica Hits Fiscal Target, Sustained Effort a Challenge

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), is presented with a signed copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by United States Agency for International Development USAID) Mission Director in Jamaica, Denise Herbol, that will facilitate implementation of phase two of USAID’s Community Empowerment and Transformation Project (COMET II) in Jamaica, in partnership with the Government, over the next five years, at a cost of $1.4 billion (US$13 million). The signing and presentation took place at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), New Kingston, on Friday (May 2).

Gov’t and USAID Sign $1.4 Billion MOU for Citizens’ Security Project

Minister of Information, Senator, the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), in discussion with Director of the Caribbean Institute for Media and Communication (CARIMAC), Professor Hopeton Dunn, at a UNESCO seminar, held on Friday (May 2) at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in Kingston, to mark World Press Freedom Day.

Country’s Achievements in Press Freedom Highlighted

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

Senator Falconer’s Message to the UNESCO Seminar on Press Freedom

12 years ago Labour

Household Workers Union Lauds Labour Minister

The Jamaica Household Workers Union is in full support of a recent call made by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, for household workers to be protected under the Factories Act. In an interview with JIS News, President of the Jamaica Household Workers Union, Shirley Pryce, lauded the Minister for his continued efforts in making representation for...

12 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Information Minister Challenges Caribbean Media to Place More Emphasis on Development Issues

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer has challenged the media to pay more attention to development issues. Speaking at a regional forum in Kingston hosted by UNESCO under the theme "Reaching New Goals: Free Media Fortifies the post-2015 Development Agenda‟, Senator Falconer said, “media role in development goes beyond uncovering scandals, sniffing out corruption and unveiling...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Minister Dalley Begins Talks to Resolve Issues at SERHA

Minister with Responsibility for the Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning (MOFP), the Hon. Horace Dalley, has assured workers employed under the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) that immediate steps will be taken to resolve the outstanding issues relating to the non-remittal of salary deductions. Minister Dalley made the disclosure on Friday, May 1, at a...

Newly-sworn former ISCF members for St. Thomas which has completed the merger.

12 years ago National Security

National Security Minister to discuss remaining ISCF/JCF merger concerns with SCFA members

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, issued an invitation to the members of the Special Constabulary Force Association (SCFA) to meet with him to discuss remaining concerns that they may have about the Government’s decision to incorporate the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) into the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The Minister’s invitation has come in the wake of a...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)

12 years ago Technology

Minister’s Press Release on Energy World International

The Minister of Science, Technology, Energy & Mining (Minister) is aware of the intense public interest and debate surrounding the grant of a licence to Energy World International (EWI) for the 381 MW Project. Given the importance of this Project to national development, the Minister wishes to bring clarity to this matter. Procurement Process The legislative framework provides that...

12 years ago Education

All Schools to Have Dedicated Sports Coaches by 2017

As it seeks to further harness the athletic prowess of students across the island, the Ministry of Education is putting plans in place to have at least one qualified coach available for or sited in every school by 2017. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites while making a presentation at the Business of Sport International Conference...

12 years ago Sport

Partnerships Needed To Develop Sports – Minister Neita-Headley

Minister with Responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, has cited the need for public/private partnerships to further the development of sports. Mrs. Neita Headley, who was addressing the Ministerial Forum at the Business of Sport International Conference 2014, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on Friday, May 1, said Government cannot do everything and must prioritise. She said...