More Jamaicans Provided With Affordable Housing
The housing division of the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, last year, aggressively pursued its agenda to provide more Jamaicans with access to affordable …
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Millions Spent on Construction and Upgrading of Markets, Fire Stations, Infirmaries
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, under the leadership of portfolio Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott, expended millions of dollars on the construction and …
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Improvements Made to Road Infrastructure During 2013
The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing continued its programme of works, aimed at restoring, maintaining, and building infrastructure, to keep communities connected, and to …
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JUTC Improves Service to Commuting Public
In 2013, the Government improved the way Jamaicans commute, by enhancing the operations of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), tidying up the public transportation …
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Parliament Advances Economic and Social Agenda in 2013
The Houses of Parliament continued to debate and approve several legislations in 2013, aimed at advancing Jamaica’s economy and social agenda. STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT …
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Improving Security and Safety a Priority for the Government
The Government intensified its efforts throughout the past year, to make the country safer, so that citizens can carry out their day-to-day activities in comfort …
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More Support for Fisheries Sector in 2013
Throughout 2013 the Government continued its drive to further develop and adequately monitor the fisheries sector, undertaking several initiatives in the thrust. BILLS PASSED TO …
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Agricultural Sector Rebounds to Record Growth
The agricultural sector continued to perform well during the year, rebounding from the adverse effects of weather-related and other factors, to record growth for the …
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Jamaica’s Athletes Reigned Supreme in 2013
The year 2013 was one of outstanding achievement for sports in Jamaica, as the country’s athletes reigned supreme at the World Championship in Athletics held …
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Critical Crime Fighting Legislation Passed Last Year
During 2013, considerable focus was given to legislations that are critical in the fight against crime. High on the agenda was the Law Reform (Fraudulent …
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National Security Placed Major Focus on Capacity Building Last Year
The Ministry of National Security placed major focus on capacity building of the security forces last year as part of efforts to stem crime. This …
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Modern Defamation Law at Last
One of the most impactful occurrences on the local media landscape during 2013 was passage of the amended Defamation Act 2013, in the Houses of …
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Significant Advances Made in Communications and Energy
The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), which focused on its mandate for 2013 – ‘Laying the Foundation for Growth’ – pursued several …
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Many More Jamaicans Received Potable Water In 2013
The Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, led by Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, pursued several initiatives in 2013 to improve domestic water supply …
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Enhanced Focus on Climate Change and Environmental Protection
The Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, lead by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, continued initiatives to highlight the effects of climate change …
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Major Focus on the Safety of Children in 2013
In 2013, the Ministry of Youth and Culture pursued several initiatives to address the issue of child safety and to reduce and prevent child abuse. …
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2013 A Successful Year for Tourism Sector
Jamaica’s tourism industry recorded several landmark achievements during 2013, in terms of earnings, visitor arrivals, new markets tapped, and linkages and partnerships forged with new …
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Intensified Efforts to Improve Access to Justice
The Ministry of Justice, under the leadership of portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, pushed forward a number of initiatives aimed at enhancing access …
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Jamaica Cements Relations with International and Regional Partners
During 2013, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, under the charge of Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, continued to cement its relations with …
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GOJ Efforts Advance Job Creation in 2013
The Government implemented several initiatives and programmes in 2013, aimed at boosting economic development and creating avenues for more persons to be employed. These efforts …
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