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The Government is currently engaged in the development of an International Migration and Development Policy, and a Diaspora and Development Policy, which are expected to be tabled in the House of Representatives in November. The process is being undertaken by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). State Minister for Foreign Affairs...

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, has launched a titling programme, aimed at further empowering a large segment of the Jamaican population who reside in Operation PRIDE schemes all across Jamaica. "Over 10,000 Operation PRIDE beneficiaries will now be afforded the opportunity of having their individual splinter titles transferred to them, thereby providing security of tenure for lands which...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade continues to work on the revision of Jamaica's Foreign Trade Policy. Making his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 10, Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Arnaldo Brown informed that the revision commenced last year and “we are now in the final stages of...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, said significant strides have been made in the area of sports development in the newly formed East Central St. Catherine constituency for which he is Member of Parliament. Making his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 10), Mr. Brown informed that...

The Rent Restriction Act is to be amended, to provide effective regulation and clear guidelines as to the roles and obligations of tenants as well as landlords in the rental sector. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House...

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, has taken steps to formulate a National Housing Policy and Implementation Plan, to give strategic direction to the housing sector and to enable the Government to meet its vision/target of providing access to adequate and secure shelter for all Jamaicans by 2030. "This policy and implementation plan are intended to address the perennial...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says that approximately 29 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) earnings go toward paying for oil, and insists that it is time for the nation to improve its energy efficiency. The Minister added that at times, the country’s oil bill exceeds its export earnings, and cited the high...

In an effort to improve computer literacy, and empower young people in the Tavern community, the reigning festival queen (2011), Krystle Daley, has implemented a computer project at the community centre, Gordon Town Road, in Kingston. The project was launched recently, at the Christian Life Fellowship Church, Gordon Town Road. Cultural Organiser at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Nahemia...

The Custos of St. Catherine, Rev. the Honourable Sophia Azan, JP, was sworn-in to deputize as Governor General from July 6 to July 15, 2012.   The brief swearing in ceremony took place on Friday July 6 at King’s House and was attended by the Hon. Robert Pickersgill, representing the Most Honourable Prime Minister, members of the Azan family and staff...

Forty students enrolled in the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) will be graduating on July 11, at a ceremony to be held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica, Kingston Gardens, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Director of the ESP, Antonica Gunter-Gayle, told JIS News that the ceremony will be in honour of the 40 students registered under the programme, who will be...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites is urging students to work towards higher levels of achievement in the critical subjects of English and Mathematics. "English Language is the language of professionalism.  It is the language of world trade and therefore, proficiency both in written and expressive English cannot be left to chance. There is no alternative… we have to change...

The Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute (CFNI) is urging senior citizens to take charge of their health, by consuming a variety of nutritious foods, in adequate portions. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Nutritionist at the CFNI, Dr. Audrey Morris, said it is critical for senior citizens to eat healthy, because the older one gets, the more dependent the...