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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left) listens keenly as Managing Director, Alternative Power Source Limited, Damian Lyn explains some of the features of the equipment room at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country office during the launch of the UNDP’s ‘Greening Initiative’ at the organisation’s Lady Musgrave offices in Kingston on March 21. At right is Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Dr. Arun Kashyap. The Greening Initiative is aimed at reducing energy consumption and increasing use of renewable energy at the UNDP’s country office. It included: installation of cool roof technology-to reduce reliance on air conditioning; energy efficient lighting and motion sensors-to limit burning of lights when not in use; and use and generation of solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity.

120 Net Billing Licences Issued

The Government has issued 120 net billing licences, which allow persons to sell excess energy generated through renewable sources to the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) grid. The award of the licences is being facilitated under the billing system, which was...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), having a light discussion with Shortwood Teachers’ College retiree, Mrs. Jacqueline Willie (centre), who served for 35 years, and social coach, Dr. Blossom O’ Meally-Nelson (left), at a special dinner held at the college in St. Andrew, on March 20, to honour 19 retiring staff members.

Shortwood Teachers’ College Honours Retirees

Children’s Officer at the CDA and social worker, Calesha Hylton, addresses a group of parents at a meeting held on March 20 by the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR), at St. George’s College, North Street, Kingston.

Removal of Children Last Resort – CDA Officer

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, with Responsibility for Primary Health Care, Hon. Luther Buchanan, (left) speaks with Councillor for the Albert Town division, Dr. Pauline Foster on Thursday, March 20, during a tour of the property adjacent to the Albert Town Health Centre, where a yam processing factory is to be built.

Ulster Spring Health Centre Refurbishing Contract To Be Signed Shortly

The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., United States.

Financial Analyst Says no Alternative to EFF

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Contract Bidders Urged to Have All Requirements in Place

Prospective contractors are being encouraged to ensure they can fulfill the necessary requirements before submitting bids in response to Government requests for project proposals. Senior Director, Procurement and Asset Policy Unit, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Cecile Maragh, said this is necessary in ensuring that public procurement is carried out with the highest level of efficiency, transparency and fairness. “When...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Financial Analyst Says Jamaica on Track for Balanced Budget

Financial analyst, Ralston Hyman, says Jamaica is well on track to achieving a balanced budget this year. This, he says, is based on several positive outcomes and developments resulting from the Government’s implementation of measures under the four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF), negotiated with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as well as the country’s Economic Reform Programme (ERP), endorsed by...

12 years ago Health & Wellness

MOH Discussing Yam Juice Factory with Trelawny Farmers

The Ministry of Health is collaborating with farmers in upper Trelawny on the proposed establishment of a yam juice processing factory on Government lands adjacent to the Albert Town Health Centre in Stettin. The Albert Town Yam Processing Factory is a vision of the Stettin United Farmers’ Group, which has over 70 registered farmers. Discussions on the establishment of this...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Employers Urged to File Returns by March 31

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is encouraging employers to utilize the online filing system and submit their annual returns by the March 31 deadline. Manual filing of returns ceased on March 1 this year, when it became mandatory for all employers with more than 20 employees to file the Employer’s annual return SO2 form online via the Jamaica tax portal: www.jamaicatax-online.gov.jm....

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), receives a plaque of appreciation from Distinguished President of the Kiwanis Club of North St. Andrew, Ian Forte (left), while President Howard Walker looks on. The Prime Minister was special guest at the club’s 40th anniversary meeting on March 21, held at the Police Officers’ Club in St. Andrew.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Optimistic About Country’s Future

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says she is optimistic about the country’s future, despite the challenges. “While we have to be conscious of the challenges and work relentlessly to mitigate their impact, we cannot dwell on the negatives. We have to build on the positives and keep hope alive,” the Prime Minister urged. Addressing the Kiwanis Club...

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Aloun N’dombet Assamba (right), and Deputy High Commissioner, Mrs. Diedre Millis with Director General of the Royal Air Force Museum, Peter Dye (right) and Peter Elliott, Head of Archives. The High Commissioner was on a visit to the special exhibition entitled, ‘Pilots of the Caribbean: Volunteers of African Heritage in the Royal Air Force’.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

High Commissioner Visits Museum

High Commissioner, Her Excellency Aloun N’dombet-Assamba, made a special visit to the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum on March 19, to view an exhibition about the Caribbean pilots and other service personnel, who fought for the Royal Air Force (RAF) during both World Wars. The exhibition, which was unveiled on November 1, is entitled:’ Pilots of the Caribbean: Volunteers of...

High Commissioner to the UK, Her Excellency Aloun N’dombet-Assamba with Baroness Doreen Lawrence of Clarendon and Lewisham Mayor, Sir Steve Bullock. Baroness Lawrence was made a Freewoman of the Borough of Lewisham at a ceremony, on March 14.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Human Rights Campaigner Honoured

Jamaican, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, has been made a Freewoman of Lewisham, one of only 11 persons to have ever been honoured in this way by the London borough. Baroness Lawrence, from Clarendon, is the mother of the murdered teen Stephen Lawrence, who was killed at a bus stop by a racist gang 21 years ago. She was given the ceremonial...