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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Government Welcomes Windrush Compensation Scheme

The Government has welcomed the announcement of the establishment of the Windrush Compensation Scheme by the British Government, and is encouraging individuals who have been affected to submit their claims. The scheme applies to members of the ‘Windrush Generation’ -...

Newly acquired equipment in the paediatric cardiac unit at the Bustamante Hospital for Children

Children Treated at New Paediatric Cardiac Unit at Bustamante Hospital

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) and Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Tian Qi (right), exchange the signed agreements under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), at the MInistry in New Kingston on April 11.

Jamaica Poised for More Investments from China

Government Senator and Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) Chairman, Matthew Samuda (right), looks at a tray made from bamboo, being shown to him by Administrative Assistant for Special Projects, BSJ, Lisa Francis. Occasion was a Jamaica Standards Network Meeting on Thursday (April 11), at the BSJ’s offices along Winchester Road in St. Andrew.

$30 Million Spent on Plastic Ban Education Campaign

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology , Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses potential investors during the Wigton Windfarm Limited's Initial Public Offering (IPO) Investor Briefing, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James on Friday (April 12).

Wigton has Saved Jamaica US$54 Million in Oil Imports

Political Ombudsman, Donna Parchment Brown (5th left), celebrates the launch of the Office of the Political Ombudsman’s website with Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna Marie Rowe (left); Assistant Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica, Karlene Salmon (2nd left); Social Media Personality, Rushaine ‘Dutty Berry’ Berry (3rd left); staff of the office; and students of Dunoon Technical High School. The launch was held on Thursday (April 11), at the office downtown Kingston.

7 years ago Information

Office of the Political Ombudsman Launches Website

The Office of the Political Ombudsman officially launched its website on Thursday (April 11), which offers various features to encourage greater public engagement with the office. The website, created by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), adds to the entity’s already existing online presence on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Visitors to www.opo.gov.jm will be able to get news, notices and alerts,...

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Ministry Launches Health and Wellness Programme

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has launched a year-long health and wellness programme for staff of its various departments and agencies. Under the theme ‘Get fit for excellence’, the programme is designed to educate and empower employees to make smarter wellness choices, which can ultimately improve productivity on the job. “We believe in having a motivated workforce...

Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT), Dr. Moniphia Hewling, addresses a techology conferece hosted by tTech Limited, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on April 12.

7 years ago Technology

Web Portal for Cybercrime Reports by Month-End

A web portal for victims to report cybercrimes or cyber incidents will become operational by month-end. Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT), Dr. Moniphia Hewling, who made the disclosure on Friday (April 12), said that her team is getting the portal ready with the domain name system (DNS) being ironed out. Once completed, the portal will make...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), engages with Minister of Science, Energy and Technology , Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) and General Manager of Wigton Windfarms Limited, Earl Barrett, at Wigton

7 years ago Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

More Underutilised State Assets to be Divested – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the Government intends to divest more underutilised State-owned assets. He said that the objective is to create greater space for spending on hospitals, schools, roads, national security, infrastructure and housing, and pay down debt, among other things. “The strategy of the Jamaican Government is, you are only stronger when you have...

Leader of Government Business in the Senate, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, makes a statement on the situation in Venezuela, during the sitting of the Upper House on Friday (April 12). Also pictured is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

7 years ago Foreign Affairs

Gov’t Supports Peaceful Solution for Venezuela

Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has reiterated Jamaica’s commitment to supporting any meaningful effort towards a peaceful resolution to the political, social and economic crisis in Venezuela. “We stand ready to participate in the search for a sustainable diplomatic solution to the crisis in that country – the people of Venezuela...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, adresses the groundbreaking ceremony for the 800-room luxury Amaterra Resort in Stewart Castle, Trelawny on April 12.

7 years ago Prime MinisterTourism

Gov’t Committed to Ensuring that Workers Benefit from Tourism – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that for tourism to maximise its full potential, the sector must continue to embrace a culture of inclusion where employees feel that they have a valuable stake in its growth and development. He said that the Government has the best interest of the workers at heart and will do everything to ensure...

Members of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation public sector debate team, with their team captain, Shakera Williams (second left, top photo), after winning their semi-final match on April 9, at the Jamaica Conference Centre.

In the photograph below are members of the Ministry of National Security public sector debate team, with their team captain, Peta Gay Rowe (seated centre), after securing their spot in the final of the competition.

7 years ago Finance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Final of Public Sector Debate Competition April 25

The Ministry of National Security and the Trelawny Municipal Corporation will compete in the final of the inaugural Public Sector Debate Competition on April 25. Both teams will debate the moot: “Be it resolved that the goal of Vision 2030, ‘to make Jamaica the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business’, is a realistic one.” The...