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Acting Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Orville Hill.

JCDC Launches Citizen’s Charter

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has launched its Citizen’s Charter, which outlines the strategies to improve customer service at the entity. This is in keeping with the requirements under the Public Sector Modernisation Programme, which is aimed at strengthening...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)

Local Government Minister Urges Collection of Fees

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), addresses members of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation during Thursday’s (October 12) special meeting of the council. The meeting was held at the council’s municipal building in Port Maria. Others (from left) are the Corporation’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Ethlyn Douglas; and Port Maria Mayor, Councillor Richard Creary.

Audit of Community Standpipes

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left); and Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Niu Qingbao, shake hands after signing the Economic and Technical Cooperation agreement towards the implementation of the Western Children’s Hospital project. The signing ceremony was held on October 12 at the Embassy of China in St. Andrew.

Western Children’s Hospital a Step Closer

(FILE) Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, speaking on the topic ‘Faked Emancipation, Insincere Independence, Reparatory Justice: A 21st Century Paradigm for Economic Growth’ at a symposium held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, on October 11.

Vice Chancellor Calls for Reparation Payment to Descendants of Slaves

Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 10).

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Attorney General Welcomes Proposed Building Practitioners Board

Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, has welcomed the proposed establishment of a Building Practitioners Board as provided for in the Building Act that is now before the House of Representatives. The Board will define and establish categories of practice of building practitioners, and determine the scope and nature of work that each category shall be licensed to perform. The...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), delivers the keynote address during the Caribbean Maritime University

8 years ago Development

Work Advanced In Making Jamaica Premier Logistics Hub

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says work is advanced in making Jamaica the premier logistics hub in the Caribbean. He noted that the Special Economic Zones Regulations are now in effect, which are intended to drive the SEZs that are expected to open up significant economic opportunities for Jamaicans in terms of employment-generation, manufacturing, small-business development and foreign...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), highlights a point while fielding questions from participants at the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) 16th Annual Customs Seminar held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on September 28. Others (from left) are President of the JCC, Larry Watson; and Managing Director, Newport-Fersan Jamaica Limited, Dennis Valdez.

8 years ago Development

New State-Of-The-Art Scanning Equipment for All Ports

Within the next few weeks, the Government will begin the process to procure new state-of-the-art scanning equipment for all the nation’s ports. This has been disclosed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, who said more modern technology is required to replace what is now in operation, which have become obsolete. “Many of the machines that...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the National Housing Trust’s $4.1-billion Ruthven Towers housing development on Ruthven Road in St. Andrew, on Friday, September 22. Others (from left) are Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller; NHT Managing Director, Martin Miller; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; NHT Chairman, Dr. Nigel Clarke; Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, where the project is located, Julian Robinson; and Custos Rotulorum for St Andrew, Hon. Patricia Dunwell.

8 years ago Development

Government Making Home Ownership More Affordable

For many Jamaicans, owning a piece of the rock, a home, which they can pass down to future generations, is one of the most important life goals. The Government is making it easier for persons to realise their dream by implementing a raft of measures to make home ownership easier and more affordable. These include increasing the National Housing Trust...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing a Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry ‘Invest MoBay’ breakfast forum at the Royal Decameron Hotel in St. James on July 28.

9 years ago Development

$200 Million Renovation for Montego Bay Convention Centre

The Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, is to be renovated at a cost of approximately $200 million. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says this forms part of the Government’s undertaking to make the facility “fit for purpose” in its transformation into a major venue to host meetings and conventions, thereby boosting its profitability. He indicated that...

Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Peter Thompson (left), and President of the University of Technology (UTech), Professor Stephen Vasciannie, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver a postgraduate programme in rural development, at the institution’s Old Hope Road offices in St. Andrew on July 11.

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UTech and RADA Sign MOU to Deliver Master’s Programme in Rural Development

The University of Technology (UTech) and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deliver a postgraduate degree programme geared towards the economic development of rural communities. The Master of Science in Integrated Rural Development is expected to begin next year and is currently being developed by the Faculty of the Built Environment (FOBE)...

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Sustainable Development Goals Aligned to Key Development Concerns and Priorities – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has indicated that he will be taking a keen interest in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs and their alignment with Vision 2030. He says that SDGs are aligned with key development concerns and priorities of the region. “We are paying close attention to the implementation of the accelerators as recommended in the SDGs...