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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses a luncheon hosted by President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), O’Neil Grant, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, on December 6.

Finance Minister Pledges Support To Public-Sector Workers

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has pledged to continue providing appropriate support to the nation’s public-sector employees, which will enable them to deliver quality services. “If we want to achieve our potential as...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left), and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), with local and international stakeholders at Tuesday’s (December 3) media launch of Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The events will be held throughout February under the theme ‘Come ketch de Riddim’. From left are Entertainment Advisory Board Chairman, Howard McIntosh; Councillor for the Havendale Division of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Dwayne Smith, who represented Kingston Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Vice Mayor of the city of Miramar in Florida, Alexandra Davis; Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) Chairman, Ewan Simpson; and Frankie Campbell of the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates (JAVAA).

Jamaica Partners With City Of Miramar For Reggae Month

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses day one of the Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ) International Conference and Expo 2019, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 5.

Government Commits To Addressing Potential Threats To Housing Sector

Children’s Advocate Encourages Caregivers To Seek Help

Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Pearnel Charles Jnr., emphasises a point in the Senate, on Friday (December 6). To his right is Senator Robert Morgan and in the background are Senators Aubyn Hill and Kerensia Morrison.

Senate Approves Bill To Merge HEART Trust/NTA With NYS And JFLL

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks at a Child Diversion Sensitisation Session, held at Glistening Waters Hotel and Attractions, in Falmouth, Trelawny, on December 6.

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Justice Minister Expects Smooth Roll Out Of Child Diversion Programme

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government is anticipating a smooth roll out of the National Child Diversion Programme, which is to become operational on January 1, 2020. Addressing a Child Diversion Sensitisation Session at Glistening Waters Hotel and Attractions in Falmouth, Trelawny, December 6, Mr. Chuck said he recently signed off on the gazetting of the Child...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), in discussion with Executive Director of National Integrity Action (NIA), Professor Trevor Munroe (left), at a Justice of the Peace Sensitisation Session, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on December 6. Others (from second left) are: United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Sancia Bennett Templer.

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NIA Head Calls On JPs To Step Up Their Efforts To Fight Corruption

Executive Director of National Integrity Action (NIA), Professor Trevor Munroe, has called on Justices of the Peace (JPs) to step up their efforts and assist in the ongoing fight against corruption. Professor Munroe, who was speaking at a Justice of the Peace Sensitisation Session at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on December 6, said JPs have a...

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Justice Minister Commends JPs

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been doing yeoman service right across Jamaica, and are contributing greatly to the country’s justice reform programme. The Minister, who was speaking at a Justice of the Peace Sensitisation Session at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on December 6, said that when it is looked...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton and Medical Officer of Health at the Stony Hill Health Centre, Dr. Clivia Baird-Chin, tour the newly renovated and expanded Stony Hill Health Centre, at the reopening ceremony, on December 6. At left (background), is Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.

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Health Minister Announces Renewal Programme

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Friday (December 6), announced a renewal programme for the country’s health centres, which will see the injection of 100 medical doctors in the public health system. He also noted that at least 13 health centres will be upgraded in the first phase next year, and that the cost of...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), cuts the ribbon to reopen the Stony Hill Health Centre, St. Andrew, on December 6. Sharing the moment (from left) are: Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson; Chairman of the Southeast Regional Health Authority, Wentworth Charles; Medical Officer of Health at the Stony Hill Health Centre, Dr. Clivia Baird-Chin; and Acting Director of Pharmacy Services at the NHF, Ainsley Jones.

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Renovated Stony Hill Health Centre Reopens

The Stony Hill Health Centre, in St. Andrew, which was recently renovated, expanded and equipped at a cost of $80 million, was officially reopened on Friday (December 6). The Type Three facility, which provides medical care to at least 200 patients per day, now has an expanded records system, dental unit, pharmacy, and an upgraded sewer system. It also boasts...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (at podium), addresses attendees at the launch of the 50th anniversary of the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) operations in Jamaica, at its Montrose Road offices, in Kingston, on Thursday (December 5). At second right (front row) is the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Country Representative in Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones.

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DBJ To On-Lend $5 Billion To MSMEs

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) will be on-lending $5 billion to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) over the next 12 months. This was announced by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, at the launch of the 50th anniversary of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) operations in Jamaica, at its country offices, in...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses welcome reception of the Tech Beach Retreat, held at Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Resort, in St. James, on Thursday, December 5.

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Technology Ministry Pushing Initiatives To Streamline ICT Infrastructure

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Ministry is currently executing several initiatives, aimed at streamlining the Government’s information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure. Addressing a welcome reception for the Tech Beach Retreat at Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Resort, in St. James, on December 5, Mrs. Williams said the Government is committed to move Jamaica on...