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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (second right, standing); Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson (third right, standing) and Economic Consultant with the World Bank, Fabio Pittaluga (right, standing), interact with Start-Up ‘techtrapreneurs’ at a recent workshop.

Representatives of Start-Up Companies Being Trained in Jordan

Representatives of three Jamaican ‘start-up’ companies are currently receiving global business training in the Middle East, to make their ventures more successful. They are Mannin Marsh, Alecia Aris and Tajhlois Laidley from The Vinelist; Dave Oakley of CrimeBot; and Ricardo...

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining State Minister, Hon. Julian Robinson (right), in discussion with Director of Graduate Studies, University of Technology’s Computer Centre, Dr. Sean Thompson (2nd right), at a seminar hosted by training and development firm, EduCentres Information Services Limited, on June 25, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. The seminar, being held from June 24 to July 1, is focusing on Business Intelligence, Big Data, and Analytics. Others (from left) are: EduCentres Director, Richard Shaw; and guest lecturer from United States-based training and development agency, the Data Warehouse Institute (TDWI), Dr. Deanne Larson. A total of 23 representatives from public and private sector entities are participating.

Technology Ministry to Spearhead Open Data Policy

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left), in discussion with the United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (right), during the signing ceremony for the merger of the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) and the Forest Conservation Fund (FCF), at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in Kingston, on June 26.

Government Commits US$16 Million to Forest Conservation Fund

Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Rosalee Gage Grey (left), brings greetings at the second staging of the National Child Month Committee’s (NCMC) Youth Academic Achievement Award (YAAA) ceremony, held on June 26 at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in Kingston. Listening (from right) are: Dr. Adrian Coore, representing National Baking Company, sponsor of the event; Dr. Pauline Mullings, Chair of the NCMC; Senior Administration Officer at the Overseas Examination Commission, Yolette Barnett; Jermaine Porter, Prime Minister’s Youth Awardee 2013; and Master of Ceremonies, Bridgette Anderson.

Non-Traditional High School Students Recognised

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, addressing Friday’s (June 26) sitting of the Senate, at Gordon House, in downtown Kingston.

Jamaica Making Strides in UN Development Agenda

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd left), participates in the breaking of ground for a $32.7 million renovation and expansion project at the Morant Bay Health Centre in St. Thomas, which took place on Thursday (June 25) at the project site. Others (from left) are: Board Chairman, South East Regional Health Authority, Dr. Andrei Cooke; Chairman, Morant Bay Health Centre, Cordinal Beckford; and Councillor, Morant Bay Division, Rohan Bryan.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Morant Bay Health Centre to be Renovated

Residents of Morant Bay and surrounding communities are to benefit from significant improvement in health services, through renovation of the health centre located in the St. Thomas capital. The $32.7 million project, which is being financed by the Sugar Transformation Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, is expected to be completed in another three to four months. To...

11 years ago Technology

New Day Primary Outfitted With Computer Centre/CAP

The New Day Primary and Junior High School, in Kingston, has been outfitted with a newly refurbished computer centre valued at $3.7 million, through the Universal Service Fund (USF). It will serve as a Research and Remedial Education Centre and a Community Access Point (CAP), to cater to members of the school as well as the Grants Pen area, where...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), accepts a gift from Chief Executive Officer, National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation, Nadeen Matthews, during the Foundation’s $1 Billion Donation celebration event held on June 25, at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston.

11 years ago Prime Minister

PM Says Government Committed to Ensuring Sound and Stable Economic Environment

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says her Administration is committed to ensuring a sound and stable environment for the further growth and development of the financial sector. Speaking at the NCB Foundation ‘One Billion Dollars in Nation Building’ event at the Terra Nova Hotel on Thursday, June 25, Mrs. Simpson Miller said that Government’s commitment was reflected in the passage...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), shares a light moment with Director of the Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre, Dr. Denise Eldemire Shearer, at the National Council for Senior Citizens’ (NCSC) Ageing Conference held on Thursday (June 25), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

11 years ago Labour

Make Pension Contributions Mandatory

Director of the Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre, Dr. Denise Eldemire Shearer, has called for pension contributions by Jamaicans to be made compulsory. She made the call in light of statistics, which indicate that while Jamaicans are living longer, most persons have made no plans for their financial security during their retirement years. “Today’s older person has changed and will...

The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister

11 years ago Parliament

Government Lauded by Opposition Leader

Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness, is praising the Government for its proposed move to only regulate electrical inspection, and to outsource that function to the private sector. “We agree with the move to create a regulator for electrical inspection. I think it is a good move,” he said. Mr. Holness was contributing to the debate on the Electricity Act,...

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Michael Peart (left), listens to a point from Minster of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. A.J Nicholson, during Thursday’s (June 25) opening session of the Parliamentary Forum on small arms and light weapons held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.

11 years ago Parliament

Parliamentarians Urged to Speak out Against Illicit Gun Trade

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Michael Peart, has called on Parliamentarians in the region to speak out against the illicit trade and irresponsible use of small arms and light weapons. The House Speaker made the appeal as he addressed Wednesday’s (June 25) opening session of the two-day Parliamentary Forum on small arms and light weapons, being held at...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), exchanges warm greetings with Chairman, National Commercial Bank (NCB) Group of Companies, Michael Lee Chin, at the NCB Foundation’s $1 Billion Donation celebration held on June 25, at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston. Sharing the moment is Chief Executive Officer, NCB Foundation, Nadeen Matthews.

11 years ago Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

Govt Pressing Ahead With ERP – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the Government will be pressing ahead with the Economic Reform Programme (ERP), noting that Jamaicans stand to benefit from the debt reduction and growth-inducing measures being put in place. The ERP is aimed at achieving fiscal consolidation, macro-economic stability, high levels of economic growth, job creation and social protection for the...