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Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham. (FILE Photo)

Westmoreland Citizens Urged To Maintain Physical Distancing At Funerals

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is imploring citizens to be mindful of physical distancing rules when planning funerals in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). No more than 50 persons are allowed at...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), breaks ground for the $9.5-billion Catherine Estates in Dunbeholden, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (June 17). Others (from left) ar Country Manager for China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Dangran Bi; Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Chairman of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), Norman Brown; Member of Parliament for South Central St. Catherine, Dr. Andrew Wheatley; Member of Parliament for South St. Catherine, Fitz Jackson; and Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott.

PM Breaks Ground For $9.5-Billion Catherine Estates

Minister of Industry Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 16.

Gov’t Targets $81 Billion In Manufacturing Output Per Annum By 2025

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at the recent launch of hackathon, dubbed ‘Hack-celerate’, in Kingston.

Technology Minister Commends National Commercial Bank

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), looks on as Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left) and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki, display signed agreements formalising the Government of Japan’s provision of grant aid of approximately J$262 million (¥200 million), to further boost the Administration’s national coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The signing took place at the Finance Ministry in Kingston on Tuesday (June 16).

Minister Johnson Smith Hails Outgoing Japanese Ambassador

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Council members during a meeting on the campus in Kingston, on Wednesday (June 17). Seated is President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley, who is Chairman of the Council.

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Prime Minister Encourages Members Of CMU Council

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has encouraged members of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Council to have “unquestionable integrity, knowledge of the field, proven competence, visionary thinking, commitment to excellence and commitment to Jamaica”. In recent months, the CMU has been under scrutiny with regard to its operations and management. Speaking to Council Members of the institution on...

6 years ago CommerceIndustrySectoral Debate 2020/2021

JMEA Reports Success In Local And Export Markets

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA) is reporting that members are having success on the local and export market since the COVID-9 outbreak in March. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, said based on a report from the JMEA, listing some 20 Jamaican companies, the country has been able to replace some imported products, such...

6 years ago AgricultureSectoral Debate 2020/2021

Lands In St. Catherine, Clarendon To Be Developed Under South Plains Project

Three parcels of land in the parishes of St. Catherine and Clarendon, totalling 795 hectares, have been selected for development under the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) Project, for which ground will be broken mid-July. The project is being funded through a grant of approximately £17.5 million from the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UK-CIF), administered by the Caribbean Development...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Records 5 New Imported Cases of COVID-19

Jamaica recorded five new imported cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday (June 17). This brings the total number of confirmed cases for the island to 626. At the same time, two more patients have recovered and have been released from care, bringing that total to 451. The island’s recovery rate now stands at 72%. The new cases are a 56-year-old male...

6 years ago IndustrySectoral Debate 2020/2021

Cannabis Licensing Authority Receives 705 Applications

As at May 31, 2020, the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) had received 705 applications for licences. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, during his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 16. “To date, 63 licences have been issued, 23 are at the granted stage, and...

(FILE) Grade-11 Maths Teacher at the William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny, Ronald Beckford (right), holds revision classes with students on Monday (June 8).

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William Knibb High Places Emphasis On Mental Health Of Students

Guidance Counsellor at William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny, Carradine Kerr, says the institution is placing emphasis on safeguarding the mental health of students who have returned to school. Schools across the island were closed in late March due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Secondary schools, as of Monday (June 8), were temporarily reopened to facilitate final preparation for...

Urban Development Corporation (UDC) General Manager, Heather Pinnock (left, seated), and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (right, seated), display copies of the signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the entities that will facilitate their collaboration on programmes and initiatives, aimed at leveraging the UDC’s assets and engagements to generate local and international investments, and create business development opportunities in Jamaica. The signing took place at JAMPRO’s Corporate Office in New Kingston, on Wednesday (June 17). Also attending were (from left) UDC Deputy General Manager, Finance, Treasury and Investment, Omar Gray; Deputy General Manager, Subsidiary Management, UDC, Lisa Golding; and JAMPRO Vice Presidents for Marketing, Gabriel Heron, and Sales and Promotions, Norman Naar.

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

JAMPRO And UDC Sign MOU To Push Investments

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) have partnered to pursue potential local and international investment interests in UDC-owned and operated properties, and engagements spearheaded by the agency. The UDC’s General Manager, Heather Pinnock, and JAMPRO’s President, Diane Edwards, formalised the collaboration on Wednesday (June 17), by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU), which will be in...