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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.

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...

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.

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

Justice Minister Commends JPs

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.

Health Minister Announces Renewal Programme

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.

Renovated Stony Hill Health Centre Reopens

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.

6 years ago Technology

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...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing the Trafalgar Travel Limited long service and awards ceremony and 25th anniversary celebration at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on December 5.

6 years ago Tourism

Tourism Earnings For 2019 Estimated At US$3.7 Billion

Jamaica is poised to generate US$3.7 billion in tourism earnings for 2019. This was disclosed by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during Trafalgar Travel Limited’s long service awards ceremony and 25th anniversary celebration at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on December 5. “Twenty-five years ago, Jamaica earned US$973 million and we had just a little under one million...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the launch of the Research for Wellness Fund, held at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston on December 5.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Encourages Researchers To Utilise Fund

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging researchers to utilise the $50-million Research Fund to find solutions for challenges in public health. Speaking at the launch of the Research for Wellness Fund, at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston on December 5, Dr. Tufton said the National Health Fund (NHF)-financed initiative is very crucial for...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is presented with a copy of the book ‘The Adventures Of Goober, The Alien From Mars’, by the author, 10-year-old Kanton Hardy, at King’s House, on December 6.

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PHOTOS: G-G With 10-Year-Old Author Of The Adventures Of Goober

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is presented with a copy of the book ‘The Adventures Of Goober, The Alien From Mars’, by the author, 10-year-old Kanton Hardy, at King’s House, on December 6.

6 years ago Commerce

Minister Says Insurance Industry Vital To Economy

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the insurance industry represents an “excellent avenue” for economic growth in Jamaica. “It is a well-developed industry in terms of international standards and contribution to gross domestic product, which accounts for some 11.5 per cent of the country’s financial assets,” the Minister added. He was speaking at the launch of...

Senior Demographer at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), André Richards speaking at the institute’s ‘Dialogue for Development Series’ public consultation at the St. John’s Anglican Church in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Thursday (December 5).

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

PIOJ Says Planning Key As Jamaica Prepares For Ageing Population

Social Protection Analyst at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Camille Graham, is underscoring the need for greater planning at the national and individual levels to deal with the implications of an increasing ageing population. “You need to consider the future and it has to take place from the individual, to the broader society and at the policy level. That...