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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), speaks with residents of the Myersville, St. Elizabeth during a tour of the community on Thursday ( February 13). Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO)/Alpart’s $40 million compensation package, which will benefit 10 communities that surround the refinery’s plant, was discussed with residents during the tour.

$40 Million Compensation For Residents Affected By JISCO/Alpart Mud Lake

Some 1, 200 residents of 10 communities surrounding the Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO)/Alpart alumina refinery in St. Elizabeth, who have been affected by dust nuisance from the plant’s mud lake, will receive close to $40 million in compensation....

Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, makes a point during a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (December 11).

CAC Secured $20.5 Million For Aggrieved Consumers Last Year

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), emphasises a point during a press conference held at Jamaica House on Friday (February 14), to outline Cabinet’s approval of the Greater Benard Lodge Development Plan. Listening (from left) are: Managing Director of Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ) Holdings, Peter Shoucair; Managing Director of the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Peter Clarke; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.

Portmore To Benefit From Infrastructure Upgrading

Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Enforcement and Monitoring, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown (left), explains the importance of monitoring special economic zones (SEZs) during a recent sensitisation session, held at the Spanish Court Hotel, in Kingston. At right Senior Director, Business Partner Support Services, JSEZA, Licia Grant.

Business Aftercare Services For SEZ Operators

Senior Education Officer and Chairman of the Jamaica Day Planning Committee in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Marlon Williams.

Jamaica Day To Celebrate Icons In Arts, Agriculture And Technology

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11), after tabling the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure.

6 years ago DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Gov’t To Spend $339.706 Million On Poverty Reduction Programme

The Government is to spend $339.706 million on the Poverty Reduction Programme IV in the new fiscal year. As outlined in the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, the project seeks to empower residents of volatile communities to achieve their fullest potential and contribute to the attainment of a secure, cohesive and just Jamaican society as...

Mountainside Primary School student, Natallia Samuels (podium), leads her team in debate against Pedro Plains Primary in the finals of the inaugural South West Primary School Debate Competition at the Black River Parish Library in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (February 13). Mountainside Primary School won the competition.

6 years ago EducationYouth

Mountainside Primary Wins Inaugural Debate Competition

Mountainside Primary School in St. Elizabeth took top honours in the inaugural staging of the South West Primary School Debate Competition. The finals of the contest, organised by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries and the Social Development Commission (SDC), took place at the Black River Parish Library on Thursday (February 13), where Mountainside Primary faced off against...

(FILE) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11), after tabling the Estimates of Expenditure for the 2020/21 fiscal year.

6 years ago Budget 2020/2021Finance & Public ServiceLocal Government

JFB To Get 30 Fire Pumpers

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is to be provided with 30 fire pumpers in the new fiscal year, as Government continues to equip the fire service to adequately respond to emergencies. The fire pumpers will be provided under the Acquisition of Fixed Assets Project in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. A sum of $1.9 billion has been...

Custos Rotulorum of St. James, Bishop, the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (third left); and Councillor for the Spring Garden Division in St. James, Dwight Crawford (second right), cut the ribbon to officially open the Logos Hope book fair to the public, following a ceremony aboard the ship docked in Montego Bay on February 13. Sharing in the moment (from left) are Country Leader for charity OM Jamaica, Nichola Henry; Associate Director of Logos Hope, Randy Grebe; Custos Rotulorum for Trelawny, Hon. Paul Muschette; and Logos Hope Captain, James Berry.

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Logos Hope Docks In Montego Bay

Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, docked at the Montego Bay pier on Thursday (February13), with some 400 volunteers from nations around the world on board. The vessel, which is back in Jamaica after a three-year hiatus, will be in the Second City until February 23. Members of the public will be able to access more than 5,000...

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), addressing journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday (February 13). He is flanked by Acting Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean (left); and Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

6 years ago Education

Education Ministry Announces Dates For PEP Examinations

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has announced dates for the 2020 Grade Six Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. During a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on February 13, Minister with responsibility for Education, Hon. Karl Samuda, said the examinations, which are to be held over five days, get under way with the Abilities Test on...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left) and National Coordinator for the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme, Colonel Martin Rickman (third left), meet with stakeholders from the private sector, at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Friday (February 14).

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PHOTOS: PM Meets With Private-Sector Stakeholders

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left) and National Coordinator for the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme, Colonel Martin Rickman (third left), meet with stakeholders from the private sector, at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Friday (February 14).

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, responds to questions from journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday (February 13).

6 years ago EducationNational Security and Peace

Education Ministry To Bolster Safety And Security In Schools

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, has outlined measures to bolster safety and security in schools. Speaking at a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on February 13, Mr. Samuda said the interventions include the provision of 400 safety and security support officers for institutions, through the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE)...