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Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses the ground-breaking ceremony for the US$70-million Sangster International Airport runway extension project in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (December 12).

$70M Extension For Sangster Airport Runway

The operators of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, have commenced work to extend the runway at a cost of US$70 million. The project, for which ground was broken on Thursday (December 12), will entail, among other...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBJ Airport Limited, Dr. Rafael Echevarne, at work at the Sangster International Airport, in Montego Bay, St. James.

Outgoing CEO Highlights Gains At Sangster Airport

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on December 10.

House Approves Regulations For Nomination And Appointment On Boards Of Public Bodies

President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), O’Neil Grant (third left); the JCSA’s 1st Vice President, Techa Clarke-Griffiths (second right), and Race Director of the JCSA Centenary Charity Grand Prix 5K Run/Walk, Allan Beckford (left), with the beneficiaries of the proceeds of the run/walk (from left) Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Kingston Public Hospital, Diane McIsaacs; Acting Parish Manager at St. Ann’s Bay Health Department, Arlene Mighty, and Parish Administrator for the Westmoreland Health Department, Claudia Watson, at the handover ceremony at JACISERA Park in Kingston, on Thursday (December 12).

JCSA Donates $400,000 To Four Health Facilities

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Health And Wellness Ministry Spearheading Major Clean-Up Day In January

A section of the Ferris to Mackfield roadway in Westmoreland.

6 years ago Works / Construction

Opening Of Paradise Bridge In Westmoreland Soon

Community Relations Officer at the Western Office of the National Works Agency (NWA), Janel Ricketts, has informed that replacement of the Paradise Bridge in Westmoreland is in the final stages of completion. In an interview with JIS News, Ms. Ricketts pointed out that the box culvert that forms the base of the bridge has been completed and “we are now...

6 years ago Finance & Public ServiceParliament

House Passes Transfer Tax (Amendment) Act, 2019

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 10) passed the Transfer Tax (Amendment) Act, 2019, making permanent the two 2019/20 transfer tax revenue measures that were implemented in April. The legislation was piloted by Minster of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. In his remarks, Dr. Clarke explained that as part of the 2019/20 revenue measures,...

Workers plant hemp at Organic Growth Holdings Incorporated’s craft medicinal hemp farm at Long Pond Estate in Trelawny.

6 years ago AgricultureIndustry

Planting Begins On Medicinal Hemp Farm In Trelawny

Ground was broken on Organic Growth Holdings Incorporated’s craft medicinal hemp farm at Long Pond Estate in Trelawny, on Wednesday (December 11). Organic Growth Holdings Incorporated, which trades locally as OGH Grow Jamaica (OGH), has leased the 635-acre property to grow medicinal hemp, which will be used in the manufacture of a number of organic wellness products. The cannabidiol (CBD)-infused...

6 years ago CommerceTechnology

New Mobile App To Help Motorists Decide When Buying Gas

Consumers can now see the cost of petrol at gas stations in Jamaica with the use of a new mobile app, launched by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC). The app shows users where gas stations are in Jamaica, the distance the user is away from various gas stations and the different prices gas is being sold for by stations registered...

National Security Minister, Hon Dr. Horace Chang, speaking at the press launch of the Dream 36 Housing Development Project at RIU Montego Bay in St. James, on Wednesday (December 11)

6 years ago National Security and Peace

Gov’t Continuing Work To Reduce Squatting

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government continues to take proactive steps to tackle the pervasive issue of squatting, across Jamaica. Noting that this challenge has contributed to the social ills affecting the society, including crime and violence, he said addressing it effectively remains a priority for the Administration. To this end, the Minister contended that the...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), in discussion with (from left) Chief Technical Director in the Justice Ministry, Grace Ann Stewart, and Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, during a Justice of the Peace (JP) sensitisation session at the National Police College of Jamaica, in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (December 11).

6 years ago Justice

Justices Of The Peace Encouraged To Exploit Training Opportunities

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is again encouraging Justices of the Peace (JPs) to take advantage of the training opportunities that the Ministry facilitates for them, and maximise the potential benefits to be derived. Noting that training sessions are regularly held for judges, prosecutors and defence attorneys, Mr. Chuck underscored the need for JPs to recognise the importance of their...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), using the new mobile app from the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) on his phone to compare prices of products in John R. Wong Supermarket in New Kingston, at the launch, on Wednesday (December 11). Observing (from left) are Directors of the CAC, Vernon Derby and Daenia Ashpole, and Chief Executive Officer, CAC, Dolsie Allen.

6 years ago CommerceTechnology

Consumer Affairs Commission Launches Mobile App

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched a new mobile app, called the CAC Jamaica App, which will allow consumers to compare prices on their phones for products being sold across the island at businesses registered with the government agency. The CAC Jamaica App, which can now be downloaded through the Google Play Store, was launched between the grocery aisles...