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Chairman of the Jamaica International Financial Services Authority (JIFSA), Eric Crawford, addresses key local business players and investors, dignitaries, and other officials, at the opening session of the two-day Jamaica Chamber of Commerce/JAMPRO Jamaica logistics hub symposium, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 21.

Jamaica Commits to International Financial Services Centre

Jamaica remains committed to establishing an International Financial Services Centre, aimed at transforming the country into an offshore financial hub, similar to jurisdictions such as Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands. Chairman of the Jamaica International Financial Services Authority (JIFSA),...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), receives a gift from Chairman, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Donovan Perkins (centre), following her keynote presentation at the opening of the JSE’s Ninth Regional Conference on Investments & Capital Markets on January 21, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. At left is Master of Ceremonies for the evening, Michael Anthony Cuffe.

Government Reviving Traditional Economic Activities

State Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (left), examines a breakaway section of roadway in Jack’s River, St. Mary, during a tour of the parish yesterday (January 21), to assesses the extent of damage caused by recent heavy rains in the parish.

Most Roads in St. Mary Cleared

Co-Chairman, Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles (2nd left), in discussion with Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) President, David Wan (centre), at the JEF’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Breakfast, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, on January 22. Listening keenly (from left) are: Digicel Jamaica Distribution Director, Patrick King; British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton; and CEO of the JEF, Brenda Cuthbert.

Indications Point to Growth in Third Quarter – EPOC Co-Chair

Chairman of the Logistics Hub Task Force, Dr. Eric Deans, addresses members of the local business community and other stakeholders at the opening session of the two-day Jamaica Chamber of Commerce/JAMPRO Jamaica logistics hub symposium, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 21.

Work Progressing on Special Economic Zones

12 years ago Education

Parenting Commission to Lead Establishment of Community of Care

Education Minister Ronald Thwaites on January 22 charged the board of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) to take the lead role in establishing a “community of care” to support behaviour management programmes in schools. Minister Thwaites met with the NPSC board, chaired by Lady Rheima Hall, a day after he announced a crime preventative initiative for schools in Parliament...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre); Chair, Research Days Steering Committee, Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer (left); and Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Archibald McDonald, examine the contents of a publication following the media launch of the UWI Mona Research Days 2014, at the institution’s campus in Kingston, on January 21. The Research Days will be held from February 19 to 21 under the theme: ‘Fostering Growth and Development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) through Research’.

12 years ago Technology

Students in 37 Schools to get Tablet Computers

Come September, students at 37 schools islandwide will have access to tablet computers, through the Tablet in Schools Pilot project. Under the project, 30,000 tablets will be distributed to students in primary and secondary schools to increase the use of technology, and to optimise learning opportunities within and outside of the formal school system. This was disclosed by Minister of...

12 years ago Parliament

First Supplementary Estimates to be Tabled February 25

The first Supplementary Estimates for the 2013/14 financial year will be tabled in the House of Representatives on February 25. This was disclosed by Leader of Government Business in the Lower House, and Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on January 21. Mr. Paulwell also informed that the...

12 years ago Youth

OCR Does Study Tour to Improve Service Delivery

The Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) recently concluded a study tour in Toronto, Canada, aimed at improving its service delivery in dealing with reports of missing and abused children. “Some benefits expected to be derived from the tour include developing protocols and strategies for dealing with missing children, and strengthening public education activities in dealing with missing and abused...

12 years ago Sport

Minister Neita Headley Congratulates Jamaican Bobsledders

The Minister with Responsibility for Sport in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, M.P., has congratulated the Jamaica bobsled team on qualifying for the 2014 Winter Olympics to be held in Sochi, Russia next month. “This is great news and another proud moment for our country and I am pleased to extend my heartfelt congratulations to...

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, addresses the opening of a two-day Jamaica Logistics Hub Symposium for Jamaican companies and investors, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 21. The symposium is being staged by the JCC, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), under the theme: ‘Transforming Jamaica’s Business Landscape’. Professor Shirley made a presentation on the topic: ‘Building Out the Physical Infrastructure’.

12 years ago Commerce

Dredging of Harbour to Accommodate Larger Vessels on Track

Dredging of the Kingston Harbour, as part of the Government’s Global Logistics Hub development, is awaiting selection of an approved bidder, who will manage operations at the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT). This was stated by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, at the opening of a two-day symposium on the Jamaica...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. The Hon. Peter Phillips (left); hands over a cheque valued at US$1.69 million to Chairman, Carib Cement Company Limited, Brian Young, for the provision of clinker to Venezuela, during a ceremony at his Heroes Circle offices on Tuesday morning, January 21. Also sharing in the moment are (from left): Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PetroCaribe Fund, Dr. Wesley Hughes; and General Manager, Caribbean Cement Company Limited, Anthony Haynes.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Government Pays US$1.6M to Carib Cement for Clinker

The Government has handed over a cheque valued at US$1.69 million to Carib Cement Company Limited as part payment for the provision of clinker to Venezuela, facilitated under the Trade Compensation Mechanism of the PetroCaribe Agreement. The initiative, which commenced in December last year, and is expected to last until May, will see Jamaica supplying Venezuela with some 100,000 tonnes...