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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), converses with media personality, Sakina Deer, during the launch of the Rediscover Jamaica domestic marketing campaign, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on July 22.

Rediscover Jamaica Campaign Launched

The ‘Rediscover Jamaica’ campaign, which encourages Jamaicans to taste, see, feel and enjoy the country’s tourism product, was officially launched on July 22. The domestic marketing campaign also encourages persons living on the island to feel good again, by going...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)

Owners Of Idle Lands Encouraged To Lease For Agricultural Production

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the opening ceremony for the virtual staging of the ‘Christmas in July’ Trade Show at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 23).

Gov’t Looking To Establish Jamaica As Tourism Supply Hub

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at the virtual launch of the Education Transformation Commission 2020, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on Wednesday, July 22.

Transformation Commission To Review Education System

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, commences the debate on a Motion regarding proposals for amendments to the Independent Commission of Investigations Act, 2010 in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 21).

Motion To Strengthen Investigative Capabilities Of INDECOM

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Mike Henry, making his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 21. At left is Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

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4,945 Senior Citizens Receive Skills Training

For the 2019/20 financial year, the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) and its partners trained 4,945 senior citizens in culinary arts, jewellery making, basketry, painting, farming and art and crafts. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Mike Henry, during his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 21....

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Six New COVID-19 Cases; One More Recovery

The record of COVID-19 cases for Jamaica now stands at 816. This increase comes as six new cases were confirmed positive as at Wednesday (July 22). Over the same period, Jamaica recorded one more recovery, bringing the total number persons recovered and released from care to 710 (87% recovery rate). Five imported cases and one import-related case (contact of an...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Mike Henry makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 21.

6 years ago LabourSectoral Debate 2020/2021Social Security

Two Codes Of Practice For Persons With Disabilities Completed

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Mike Henry, says two codes of practice for the protection of persons with disabilities have been completed. He said development of the codes, which cover employment, and education and training, is in keeping with a commitment given by late Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson. Minister Henry said that two more codes of practice for...

6 years ago LabourSectoral Debate 2020/2021Social Security

Hundreds Of Young People Benefit From Social Intervention Programme

Hundreds of young people benefited from education and employment opportunities during the last financial year under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Social Intervention Programme (SIP). “Indeed, this programme has been touching the lives of people and is changing their lives for the better,” said portfolio Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, during his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in...

6 years ago LabourSectoral Debate 2020/2021Social Security

$6.9 Billion Paid In Cash Grants To PATH Beneficiaries

For the 2019/2020 fiscal year, the Government spent $6.9 billion on cash grants for Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiaries. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Mike Henry, during his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 21. He told the House that the challenges of...

Commissioner of Revenue Appeals at the Revenue Appeals Division in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Deloree Staple-Chambers, emphasises a point during a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday, July 21.

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Revenue Appeals Backlog Reduced From 466 To 68 Cases

The Revenue Appeals Division (RAD) is reporting a major reduction in its appeals backlog from 466 to 68 cases over the last three years. The reduction is among achievements under the entity’s medium-term strategic initiatives covering the financial periods from 2017/18 to 2019/20. “This is the lowest inventory level in the last 10 years and we are almost current with...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, making his 2020/21 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 21), under the theme: ‘Building National Resilience through Continuous Investment in Local Government’.

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Local Authorities Received 3,773 Development Applications Valued At $148.3 Billion

Local authorities and partner agencies received 3,773 development applications valued at $148.3 billion in the last financial year, with 2,777 approved within 90 days, representing an approval rate of nearly 84 per cent. Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure during his 2020/21 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 21),...