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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (seated), operates a bridge simulator, while Phase 1 Deck Cadet, Harvey Otis, looks on. The Minister was on a tour of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) in Kingston on Wednesday, January 29.

CMI Hailed For Providing Quality Training

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is lauding the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) for providing the critical training necessary to produce the highly skilled personnel needed for the local and international job markets. “From all indications…the kind of...

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

Tanker Drivers End Strike

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams listen to a point being made by President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Francis Kennedy at a post logistics hub symposium press briefing held on January 29, at Jamaica House.

Clearer Understanding of Logistics Hub

Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson. (FILE)

House Approves Amendments to Smoking Regulations

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.

Fiscal Rule Legislation by End of March

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, responds to a question at a post logistics hub symposium press briefing held on January 29, at Jamaica House. At left is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams.

12 years ago Commerce

Government to Stage Logistics Hub Symposium for Int’l Investors

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce will partner with the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), to host a major logistics hub symposium on October 2, targeting global investors. The World Bank has agreed to endorse the event, which will bring together, local private sector and international investors, who want to pursue ventures with Jamaican firms. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Anthony...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (centre), listens to a point from Director, Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Jeffrey Spooner (left), following a press conference on January 29 at Alhambra Inn in St. Andrew, to present some of the outcomes of the 19th Conference of Parties (COP 19) to the Climate Change Conference, which was held last November in Warsaw, Poland. Others from (second left) are: Deputy Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Dr. Elsie Laurence-Chounoune; Principal Director, Climate Change Division in the Ministry, Albert Daley; and Director, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Judith Wedderburn.

12 years ago Environment

Government Pledges to Intensify Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions

Governments across the globe have pledged to intensify their own domestic preparations for a new international agreement to be adopted in 2015 for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This was disclosed by Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, while reporting on some of the outcomes of the 19th Conference of Parties (COP 19) to...

Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna (2nd right), performs the symbolic lighting of two torches to launch Reggae Month 2014 at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, Hope Road, St. Andrew, on January 28. This year’s fifth celebration, organized by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA), is being held throughout February under the theme: ‘The Journey Continues…’ Sharing the occasion (from left) are: Kingston’s Mayor, Her Worship Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke; Chairman, JaRIA, Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper; and Deputy Director of Tourism – Attractions, Cruise and Events at co-sponsor, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Jason Hall.

12 years ago Culture

Youth Ministry to Identify Jobs in Creative Industry

The Ministry of Youth and Culture is taking steps to identify additional sustainable job opportunities within Jamaica’s creative industry, particularly in Reggae music, for young people. This is one of the key areas of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that the Ministry is currently negotiating with the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA), and which Portfolio Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), greets Chief Executive Officer, Island Grill, Thaila Lyn (right), on his arrival at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston yesterday (Jan. 28) for the press launch of HEART Month 2014 activities. Sharing the moment is Executive Director, Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Urges Consumers to Read Food Labels

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, is encouraging Jamaicans to read the nutritional content of food labels, in order to make healthier choices, and eliminate the risk of diet-related illnesses. He argued that once persons are able to identify the specific calorific value of the food they consume “this will make a significant impact in their lives”. The Minister...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips. (FILE)

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Strong Fiscal Performance

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says fiscal performance has remained strong for financial year 2013/14, with all Central Government primary surplus and budget deficit targets being met. “Provisional information indicates that the Central Government primary surplus to November 2013 amounted to $42.5 billion,” Dr. Phillips told the House of Representatives on January 28, while giving...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), speaking at the first plenary session of the Second Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), in Havana, Cuba, on January 28. At right is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson.

12 years ago Official VisitsPrime Minister

PM Calls for Integrated Strategy to Address Climate Change

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has urged regional leaders to give serious consideration to the development of an integrated strategy to better address the effects of climate change. Mrs. Simpson Miller made the call on January 28, during her presentation at the first plenary session of the Second Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right), and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson (right), participate in the opening session of the Second Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), being held at the PABEXPO building in Havana, Cuba, from January 28 to 29.

12 years ago Official VisitsPrime Minister

Region Has Collective Wisdom to Overcome Poverty and Inequality – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the region has the collective wisdom to overcome the pressing developmental challenges of poverty, hunger and inequality. “We should not underestimate the full potential of our region. Latin America and the Caribbean represent a market of 600 million people; we have a combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of almost US$6 trillion...