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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 19.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 19.

State-Of-The-Art Inclusive Playground To Be Built In Papine

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) will engineer and construct a state-of-the-art inclusive playground at Hope Green in Papine, St. Andrew. Inclusive playgrounds provide a safe place where children of all abilities can play together, and include equipment that is...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) speaking at the press conference on Tuesday (March 10) at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Seated beside him are: Permanent Secretary, Dunstan Bryan (left) and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) speaking at the press conference on Tuesday (March 10) at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Seated beside him are: Permanent Secretary, Dunstan Bryan (left) and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.

Passengers On JetBlue FIights Urged To Contact Health Ministry
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 19.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 19.

Government To Establish Six New STEM High Schools
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while making his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate, in the House of Representatives, on Thursday (March 19).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while making his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate, in the House of Representatives, on Thursday (March 19).

PM Wants Collaboration In The Development Of A Relevant Education System
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivering his Budget presentation in Gordon House, on Thursday (March 19).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivering his Budget presentation in Gordon House, on Thursday (March 19).

Increased Access To Climate Finance

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Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Valerie Veira, who has been awarded the Order of Distinction, Commander Class (CD), for her contribution to the Micro, Small and Medium-size Enterprise (MSME) sector.
CommerceCoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 An Opportunity For MSMEs To Innovate

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, says the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) provides an opportunity for micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) operators to find new ways to expand their services and meet the needs of their consumers/clients. “It is now a time to do some serious reflection on how we do...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19).
Budget 2020/2021ParliamentPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project To Begin In Fiscal Year 2020/2021

The Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project, aimed at easing traffic congestion in the city, is scheduled to get under way during fiscal year 2020/2021. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, disclosed this during his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 19. The project, which will last for four years, will be undertaken...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivering his Budget presentation in Gordon House, on Thursday (March 19).
Budget 2020/2021ParliamentPrime MinisterWeather and Climate Change

Government Purchases New Weather Radar

A new weather radar valued at approximately US$3 million has been purchased by the Government for the Meteorological Station at Coopers Hill, St. Andrew. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his Budget presentation in Gordon House, on Thursday (March 19). He said the reason for this purchase is to improve Jamaica’s data-collection efforts and...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 19.
Budget 2020/2021ParliamentPrime Minister

Public Education To Be Reviewed

The Government has established the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission 2020, which will be tasked with reviewing and assessing the country’s public education system. While making the announcement during his 2020/21 Budget Presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the Commission will be chaired by John Cowles Professor of Sociology...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 19.
Budget 2020/2021DevelopmentParliamentPrime Minister

DBJ Provides Additional $10 Billion For Onlending

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) will be providing an additional $10 billion to partner with approved financial institutions (AFIs) for onlending to specific productive sectors, particularly agriculture, in light of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the funds are being provided at a 0.75 per cent reduced interest rate. Mr. Holness advised...
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