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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), addresses geologists and mining professionals from Europe and North America, during the opening ceremony of the 49th Forum on the Geology of Industrial Minerals at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown, Kingston on June 25. Also pictured (from left) are: Chairman Local Organizing Forum Committee, Dr. Oral Rainford; Commissioner, Mines and Geology Division in the Ministry, Clinton Thompson; and Chairman, Forum on the Geology of Industrial Minerals, Dr. Thomas Newman.

Govt Welcomes Investors in Minerals Sector – State Minister Robinson

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, says the Government welcomes the input of private investors, as it seeks to exploit the full potential of the country’s minerals sector. Minister of State...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Facloner (right), converses with First Lady of Burkina Faso, Her Excellency Chantal Compaoré (left), when she visited the Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister, today (June 25). The team from Burkina Faso is on a six-day working mission and will depart the island on Saturday, June 29. At centre is Translator, Marjorie Robotham.

Jamaica Commits to Assist Burkina Faso in Tackling Teenage Pregnancy

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angella Brown Burke cut the ribbon to begin the dispensing of the newly introduced Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD), at the Petcom Dunrobin Service Station on Constant Spring Road, today (June 24). The product was launched at the Petcom Dunrobin, and Shell Service Stations, both located on Constant Spring Road. Observing at left is: General Manager of Petcom, Courtney Lawes

Gov’t to Schedule Expansion of Petrojam Refinery

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), inspects the Guard of Honor mounted at the passing out parade for Intake 105 of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), held on Saturday (June 22) at the Moneague Training Camp in St. Ann.

Education Ministry Intensifies Push for Uniformed Groups in Schools

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addresses the fourth public forum on financing for the health sector, held on Sunday (June 23), at the Montego Bay Civic Centre, Sam Sharpe Square, St. James.

Gov’t Focused on Quality Health Care Delivery – Minister Ferguson

13 years ago KingstOOnParliament

Opening Remarks at KingstOOn Animation Conference by Minister, the Hon. Anthony Hylton

It is with a sense of anticipation that I am here this morning, and it is my distinct pleasure to be a part of this ground breaking event, and to be delivering the opening remarks. Ladies and gentlemen, I believe that once this festival concludes we would have witnessed a display of talent and energy that demonstrates the possibilities that...

13 years ago National Security

Gov’t Allocates $5 Billion for CSJP III

Approximately $5 billion (US$50 million) is to be expended over the next four years on interventions in communities across Jamaica, as the Ministry of National Security launches the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, who provided details during his recent Sectoral presentation, said this third phase of the crime and violence-prevention initiative will be...

13 years ago Foreign Affairs

First Lady of Burkina Faso Arrives for Working Visit

A Working Mission from Burkina Faso, led by the First Lady of the West African country, Her Excellency Chantal Compaoré, arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport on June 24, 2013 for a six-day working visit. They were met on arrival by Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, and other officials from the Office of the Prime Minister...

13 years ago Technology

Gov’t Revisits Hybrid as Energy-Saving Option

The Government is revisiting the idea of introducing hybrid vehicles to the local market, as it continues to put energy saving measures in place. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, made the disclosure on Monday, June 24, as he addressed the official launch of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) at the Petcom Dunrobin station, St. Andrew....

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right) exudes pride as the Simpson Miller Award of $500,000 and a mini Ipad was presented to Miltonia Thompson, by Chief Executive Officer , RuJohn Foundation, Andrew Bachelor (centre), during an Awards Banquet by the Foundation at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston on June 23. Several students and schools were awarded by the Foundation, which places emphasis on the importance of hard work and perseverance through athletics.

13 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Lauds Work of RuJohn Foundation

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has lauded the philanthropic work of the RuJohn Foundation, which targets the social upliftment of Jamaica’s youth. The Foundation was established 10 years ago in honour of Ruth and John Tulloch, the Jamaican grandparents of the Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Bachelor and President, Christina Bachelor. Its mission is to provide the necessary...

13 years ago Finance & Public Service

Legislation to Improve Tax Collection Passed in the House

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, June 19, passed the Revenue Administration (Amendment) Act. Debate on the Bill was suspended last week to allow for further deliberations on the proposals contained in the Act. The move came after the Opposition raised concern about some of the provisions in the legislation, which seeks to, among other things, bring about significant improvements...

13 years ago National Security

Minister Bunting Warns Corrupt Officials and Professionals

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, is warning corrupt public officials and professionals, who help to facilitate the illicit activities of criminal kingpins, that they will feel the force of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Task Force (MOCA). In his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 19, Minister Bunting noted that the...