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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks at Tuesday’s (March 3) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks at Tuesday’s (March 3) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House.

Contingency Provisions In Budget To Deal With COVID-19 – Finance Minister

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says Jamaica is in a good position to respond to a possible coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. He said the Government has contingency provisions within the Budget to adequately deal...
Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wynter.
Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wynter.

PICA Hosts Expo In Florida March 6-8
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, samples a product from Likkle Tea, at the Jamaica Rum Festival, on Saturday (February 29), at Hope Gardens in Kingston. Observing is owner and Tea Sommelier, Patrique Goodall.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, samples a product from Likkle Tea, at the Jamaica Rum Festival, on Saturday (February 29), at Hope Gardens in Kingston. Observing is owner and Tea Sommelier, Patrique Goodall.

Chocolate Festival To Be Listed
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), in discussion with Executive Director of the National Integrity Action (NIA), Trevor Munroe, at the launch of the National Conference on Technology in the Justice Sector, at the AC Marriot Hotel in Kingston. At left is Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), in discussion with Executive Director of the National Integrity Action (NIA), Trevor Munroe, at the launch of the National Conference on Technology in the Justice Sector, at the AC Marriot Hotel in Kingston. At left is Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes.

Justice Ministry Lauded For Hosting Technology Conference
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), addresses Heads of Mission at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on March 3. Listening (from second left) are Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert-Roberts.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), addresses Heads of Mission at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on March 3. Listening (from second left) are Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert-Roberts.

Laws To Be Amended To Strengthen Strategies To Fight Crime

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left) and the World Bank Country Director for Caribbean Countries, Latin America and the Caribbean Region, Tasheen Sayed (second left), sign the US$40-million loan agreement for the implementation of the second phase of the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI II), during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices, today (March 3). Observing (from third left) are World Bank Representative for Jamaica, Ozan Sevimli; and Managing Director of Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Omar Sweeney. Standing is Negotiation Officer, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Dwayne Haynes.
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Government And World Bank Sign Agreement For REDI II

The Government and the World Bank have signed a US$40-million loan agreement for implementation of the second phase of the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI II). The agreement was signed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; and World Bank Country Director for Caribbean Countries, Latin America and the Caribbean Region, Tasheen Sayed, during...
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Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Courtney Scott (left), observes as Chairman of Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited, Shirley Carby (right), makes a point to Publishing Manager at the company, Sonia Bennett, at the media launch for the company’s 30th anniversary events, held yesterday (March 2), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
EducationInformationYouth

Carlong Publishers To Spend $4.1 Million To Support Early-Childhood Institutions

As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited, will be spending more than $4.1 million to support early-childhood educational institutions. The publishing company will be doubling the number of early-childhood schools that it provides with operational support, along with beautification projects and a $250,000 book donation to the Jamaica Library Service (JLS). Under its theme for the...
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Director General for the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), addressing journalists during the PIOJ’s recent quarterly media briefing at the agency’s head office in New Kingston. Others (from left) are Senior Director for the PIOJ’s Economic Planning, Research and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart; and Programme Director for the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat at the PIOJ, Peisha Bryan.
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PIOJ Reports Gains Under Vision 2030

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting gains under the country’s long-term National Development Plan – Vision 2030 Jamaica. Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure while reporting on the 2018 targets during the PIOJ’s recent quarterly briefing at the Institute’s head office in New Kingston. Vision 2030 Jamaica aims to reposition the island to achieve developed country...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses delegates during the farewell ceremony of the fourth Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Ministerial Meeting, which was held at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Power Station in Bogue, St. James, on Friday (February 28).
Energy

Minister Williams Calls For Change In Mindset On Energy

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling for a change in mindset as Jamaica embraces a new era of energy that is focused on increasing the use of renewable resources. She said that all key players, including the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), “will have to upend old thinking, embrace new approaches, overcome developing challenges and demonstrate...
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