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

Dr. Phillips Leads Delegation to China for Economic Development Seminar

Finance and Planning Minister, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips, will lead a delegation to the People Republic of China from September 9 to 15, for the ministerial seminar on Sustainable Economic Development for Developing Countries. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addresses a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Western Regional Office in Montego Bay on Friday (September 4).

Jamaica to Extend Further Support to Dominica

President of Venezuela, His Excellency Nicholas Maduro (left), is greeted by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, on his arrival at the Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on Saturday (September 5), for the 10th Anniversary Commemorative Summit of the PetroCaribe Agreement.

PetroCaribe A Symbol Of Regional Cooperation – Paulwell

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, and Venezuelan President, His Excellency Nicholas Maduro, shortly after his arrival at the Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Saturday (September 5), for the 10th Anniversary Commemorative Summit of the PetroCaribe Agreement.

PetroCaribe A Lifeline For Struggling Caribbean Countries – PM

Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson. (FILE)

Reflections The Petrocaribe Agreement The Most Hon. P. J. Patterson, ON, OCC, PC, QC Commemorative Ceremony

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Patterson Calls For Construction of Hugo Chavez Academy

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P. J. Patterson, has called for the construction of a tertiary institution in Jamaica to honour the legacy of late Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez. Mr. Patterson, who was addressing the 10th anniversary commemorative ceremony of the PetroCaribe Agreement at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Saturday (September 5), said he had...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), addresses a special Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister’s (OPM) Western Regional Office in Montego Bay on Friday (Sept. 4), ahead of the 10th Anniversary Commemorative Summit of the PetroCaribe Agreement this weekend. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (centre); and OPM Press Secretary, Lincoln Robinson, were in attendance.

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Petrocaribe Will Be Strengthened – Paulwell

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon Phillip Paulwell, says that the PetroCaribe Agreement with Venezuela will be strengthened to provide more benefits for Jamaicans. He was addressing a special Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Western Regional Office in Montego Bay on Friday (Sept. 4), ahead of the 10th Anniversary Commemorative Summit of...

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Jamaica Has Benefitted From Petrocaribe Agreement

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said Jamaica and other participating states have benefited significantly from the PetroCaribe Agreement. “Jamaica’s ability to afford its energy requirements has been favourably impacted by this single most important PetroCaribe Agreement with Venezuela,” Senator Falconer said. “This allows the Government to purchase oil at market value, but on preferential conditions,...

Minister with Responsibility for Sports in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (centre), examines a photograph during the press launch to open nominations for the 11th annual Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence, held on September 3 at Cuddy’z Sports Bar and Restaurant in New Kingston. With the Minister (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, W. Billy Heaven and Chairman of the Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence Selection Committee, Brian George. The Courtney Walsh Award of Excellence was inaugurated in 2005 and seeks to recognize sportspersons who demonstrate positive attitudes and have made outstanding achievements in their fields. The award is administered by the CHASE Fund.

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Proposals Invited for Insurance Coverage of Athletes

The Office of the Prime Minister has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) from insurance providers and brokers to provide insurance services for the Jamaican Athletes Insurance Plan (JAIP). The RFP, which was first issued on August 11, is inviting eligible entities to submit their tenders by September 10. Minister with Responsibility for Sports in the Office of the Prime...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), is in discussion with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for St. Ann, Wayne Cameron (left), and Port Antonio Resort Board President Larry Robertson. Occasion was the handing over of a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system for the town of Ocho Rios, held on September 3, at the Ocho Rios Police Station in St. Ann.

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CCTV System Installed In Ocho Rios

The safety and security of residents of Ocho Rios has been boosted through the installation of a closed circuit television (CCTV) system in the resort town. The system was acquired at a cost of over $107 million through funding provided by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and represents a partnership between the National Security and Tourism Ministries. At a handover...

11 years ago National Security

New Barracks To Be Built At Ocho Rios Police Station

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the Ministry is committed to building new barracks at the Ocho Rios Police Station for officers to patrol the resort town. Addressing the handing over ceremony for the Ocho Rios Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance System at the Ocho Rios Police Station on September 3, Dr. McNeill said the commitment came...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), makes a presentation to University of the West Indies student Shannon Castongaway. Occasion was the Portia Simpson Miller Foundation scholarship awards ceremony held on September 3, at the Mayfair Hotel in St. Andrew.

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PM Urges Students to Make Good Use of Education

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is encouraging students to make good use of their education to better themselves and for the advancement of the country. “If we want to change Jamaica, we must have a well-educated society…work hard in school and focus on your studies. It is said to whom much is given, much is expected,” she...