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A team from the International Monetary Fund, led by Mr. Luis Breuer, completed a 2-week visit to Jamaica on March 21, 2012. In the course of conducting a formal assessment of the state of the Jamaican economy, the team received a full update on the financial position of the public sector as well as recent data and trends in the...

With the literal blast of a horn, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, on Thursday (March 22), officially launched the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP), during a ceremony at the Orchid Village Complex, Barbican Road, St. Andrew. The ceremony marked the start of the first phase of one of the Government’s employment creation initiatives, and will see some...

The Ministry of Education is advising that all schools must be closed on Monday, (March 26), as the majority of public schools will be used as polling stations for the Local Government Elections on that day. “Schools are however asked to ensure that arrangements are made to recover this additional day, so that the 190 days (per school year), stipulated...

Cabinet has approved increases in pension payments, amounting to some $555 million, to just under 24,000 government pensioners. Speaking at Wednesday’s (March 21) Jamaica House briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said some 23,995 of the 27,653 pensioners, who are paid by the Accountant General’s Department, will benefit...

The Meteorological (MET) Office of Jamaica and the rest of the world will be observing World Meteorological Day on March 23, under the theme: ‘Powering our future, with weather, climate and water’. Head of the Climate Branch at the MET Office, Clifford Mahlung, informed that the MET Office will this year focus on educating the public about alternative energy sources,...

The Denbigh High School in Clarendon recently staged a career day to expose students to prospects in variety of fields, while highlighting the evolution of various careers and organisations over the five decades of Jamaica's Independence. Under the theme: ‘Smart Career Choices through 50 years of Independence – Jamaica’s Road Map to Success,’ the event was part of activities by...

A Resolution seeking the withdrawal of $1.938 billion from the Capital Development Fund (CDF), was approved by the House of Representatives on March 20. Leader of Government Business in the Lower House, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, explained that of the $1.938 billion being withdrawn, $1.786 billion is for payments into the Consolidated Fund to provide budgetary support for the fiscal year...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 20) approved the withdrawal of $88.4 billion from the Consolidated Fund. The funds are to carry on the business of Government from April 1, 2012 until the budget for the 2012/13 fiscal year is approved. Leader of Government Business in the Lower House, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, who moved the resolution, noted that this...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says the Ministry is moving to accelerate the culture change currently taking place within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), to transform the organisation’s image into one providing public service. Noting that “this is something that has been happening” over time, Mr. Bunting said the Ministry wants to shift the emphasis from state security to...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says an improved judicial system is needed in the country, in order to augment the crime fighting efforts of the nation’s police force. Speaking at the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) Chairman’s Club Forum Breakfast, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on March 20,   Mr. Bunting lamented what he described as...

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) will be participating in the University of Technology’s (UTech) annual book fair to be held today in the Caribbean Sculpture Park, at the institution’s Old Hope Road campus. The event, organised by the Calvin McKain Library, will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and will increase awareness of the most current educational resources...

Motorists whose vehicles have been impounded for 30 days or more, are being given an opportunity to claim their vehicles under a three-month amnesty, which begins on April 15. Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Omar Davies, who announced the amnesty in the House of Representatives on March 21, said the initiative comes again the backdrop of the...