Cabinet Approves Contract For Purchase Of 20 Garbage Trucks
Cabinet has given approval for the award of a US$1.89-million contract to Tank-Weld Metals Limited for the supply of 20 garbage compactor trucks. This was …
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Harsher Penalties Coming For Owners Of Dogs That Attack Persons
The Government is taking steps to craft legislation to impose harsher sanctions for the owners of dogs that attack, injure and or cause the death …
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Cabinet Holds Retreat Jan. 16 To 18
Cabinet will be holding a three-day retreat from Thursday, January 16 to Saturday, January 18 as the Government continues to prepare for the 2020/21 Budget. …
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Cabinet Goes Digital
Cabinet today (January 6) transitioned to a paperless system. All Ministers received secure laptops to facilitate the electronic upload and dissemination of confidential Cabinet papers …
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Cabinet Approves Establishment Of National Commission On Violence Prevention
Cabinet has given approval for the establishment of a National Commission on Violence Prevention. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, …
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Cabinet Approves Contracts For Phase Two Of Perth Housing Development
Cabinet has given approval for the award of four contracts valued $10.7 billion by the National Housing Trust (NHT) for civil infrastructure works at Perth …
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Construction Of Yallahs Fire Station To Start Soon
Construction of the Yallahs Fire Station in St. Thomas is expected to begin shortly. This follows Cabinet’s approval of a $109.49-million contract to Alcar Construction …
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Members of National Committee on Reparations Named
Attorney-at-Law, Laleta Davis-Mattis, has been appointed to chair the National Committee on Reparations. The other members include Bert Samuels, Deputy Chairman; Professor Verene Shepherd; Frank …
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New Board Named For Edna Manley College
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, has named a new14-member Board for the Edna Manley College of the …
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Visa Policy and Action Plan to be Developed
A Visa Policy and Action Plan is to be developed, in a bid to streamline the governance and regulatory framework for the issuance of visas. …
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National Craft Policy to be Tabled as White Paper
Cabinet has given approval for the National Craft Policy – An Integrated Approach to be tabled as a White Paper in Parliament. This was disclosed …
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Finance Ministry to Design Fee Structure for Members of Integrity Commission
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service is to design a fee structure for payment to members of the Integrity Commission. Speaking at today’s …
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Cabinet Approves Contract for Twickenham Park Housing Development
Cabinet has awarded a $1.2-billion contract to Ashtrom Building Systems Limited for the construction of 110 two-bedroom single-storey duplex units under phase four of the …
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PM Announces Addition to Cabinet
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the immediate appointment of Senator Pearnel Charles Jr. as Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and …
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Revised Water Policy to be Tabled in Parliament
Cabinet has approved the tabling in Parliament of the revised National Water Policy and Implementation Plan. This was disclosed by Director, Water Policy and Monitoring …
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Cabinet to Get Submission for Drop-in Centre Funding
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the necessary submission will be made to Cabinet to ensure that there is adequate …
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Security Forces will Maintain Strong Presence in St. James – Senator Reid
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is assuring that the security forces will maintain a strong presence in St. James, …
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Cabinet to Hold Three Days of Consultations
Members of the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Andrew Holness will today (January 17) begin three days of intense consultations and planning sessions. The consultations …
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Cabinet Gives Approval to Amend Motor Vehicle Policy
Cabinet has given approval for the motor vehicle policy to be amended to reflect increases in the Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) and the 20 …
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Good Customer Service Vital to Economic Development
Good quality customer service is vital for Jamaica’s growth and development, especially in this time of economic challenges. This view was expressed by Communication Consultant, …
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