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A number of activities have been planned to celebrate the island’s children during national Child Month, which will be observed in May. The month, which will be observed under the theme: ‘Children’s Care and Protection: A Fi Wi Mission’ was officially launched on April 17, at the GraceKennedy offices in downtown Kingston. In her address at the launch, Minister of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, heads the list of 12 persons and organizations honoured by the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) for outstanding service to the organization over the past 20 years. The awardees, inclusive of three former Prime Ministers, were presented with special plaques during the NRSC’s 20th Anniversary Banquet, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel,...

The Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) has launched a new High Security Identification Card, which will be available as of Monday, April 22. The new card, which is similar in size to a credit card, has several security features to guard against replication, and it captures and stores the picture, finger prints and signature of the holder. National Security Minister, Hon....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller leaves the island Friday, April 19, for Caracas for the inauguration of new Venezuelan President, His Excellency Nicolas Madura. The Prime Minister will be accompanied on the trip by the Hon A.J. Nicholson, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade; Hon. Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, along with...

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) will commit $2 billion to the micro and small business sector this year, to ensure that some 12,250 enterprises can gain access to credit through its network of intermediaries. This is a significant increase over the $650 million that was disbursed in 850 loans in the last financial year. Making the announcement as he...

Mr. Speaker, I believe that my presence in this Honourable House is an expression of the confidence of my constituents in East Central St Andrew to represent their best interest. For five successive elections they have returned me as their Member of Parliament. In the lonely moments that come with this job, they have always been there for me and...

For the 2012/13 fiscal year, the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) achieved its revenue target of $365 million. This was revealed by Deputy Mayor, Andrew Swaby, during a press conference at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston, on April 16. He also informed that for the period, actual revenue inflows increased by 20 per cent over the previous year....

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, will continue formal discussions with critical stakeholders on the Government’s plans for macroeconomic stability, growth, and development, during his upcoming visit to Washington, D.C. Dr. Phillips will head a delegation to the 2013 spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Washington, from April...

His Royal Highness, Prince Michael of Kent, has suggested that aggressive enforcement of the seat belt law could assist in further improving road safety in Jamaica. He pointed out that the use of safety belts and helmets is one of the most basic ways of improving road safety in any country. The Prince was speaking during a Round Table discussion...

Cabinet has approved changes to the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), and the Proceeds of Crime Money Laundering Prevention Regulations, to meet international requirements. The changes were recommended by the Financial Action Task Force to address matters dealing with: suspicious and unusual transactions; rules governing reporting, documenting, supervision and regulation of designated non-financial businesses and professions; and non-face to face...

Investors have expressed a willingness to pump over US$9 billion in the Government’s Global Logistics Hub initiative. This was disclosed by Chairman of the Logistics and Investment Task Force in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Eric Deans, who noted that with this initiative, Jamaica has the opportunity “to attract the best investors, contractors and developers.” Dr. Deans...

Investment promotion agencies across the region are being urged to strive for greater effectiveness in the delivery of investment facilitation services so as to attract and retain foreign direct investment (FDI). The call came from Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, as he addressed the opening of the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) training workshop...