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Senior Manager for Community Development at the Housing Agency of Jmaaica (HAJ), Nakia McMorris, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

HAJ has Prepared Over 400 Land Titles Since the Start of 2018/19

The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) is reporting that it has finalised the preparation of more than 400 land titles since April 2018, and is looking to add to that number by the end of the fiscal year on March...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Government Strengthening Border Security to Stem Illicit Gun Flow

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (fourth left), interacting with high-school students at a Youth Conference held at the St. Catherine High School on March 14. It was organised by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Governance Club, for high-school students who are preparing for tertiary education, under the theme ‘Total Wellness for a Smooth Transition into University’.

$400 Million for On-Lending to MSMEs

: Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), cuts the ribbon to symbolically hand over a silo press and packer to the Jamaica Dairy Development Board, at the Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, on March 14. Observing (from left) are State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green, and Chief Operating Officer of Agricultural Cooperative Development International and Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance (ACDI/VOCA), Sylvia Megret.

Agriculture Minister Commits to Development of Dairy Industry

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen (front centre), with Ministers of Government, and resident and non-resident High Commissioners and Ambassadors to Jamaica, during the annual Diplomatic Week Cocktail Reception and Dinner at King’s House on Thursday (March 14).

G-G Commends Diplomatic Partners for Contribution to Jamaica’s Progress

Industry, Commerce. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), is greeted by Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, at the PIOJ’s inaugural Growth Forum, which was held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Thursday (March 14), under the theme ‘From Elusive to Inclusive Growth’. Mr. Shaw was the keynote speaker.

7 years ago Agriculture

Major Marketing Drive to Attract Large Investments in Agriculture

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will be embarking on a major marketing and production drive during the 2019/20 fiscal year, in a bid to attract large-scale investments to the agricultural sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, said this will be spearheaded through several of the Ministry’s agencies, including Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and the Agro-Invest Corporation (AIC),...

Dr. Peter Phillips, Leader of the Opposition.

7 years ago Budget 2019/2020Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Government Lauded for Maintaining ERP

The Government is being commended for maintaining Jamaica’s Economic Reform Programme (ERP), which is yielding significant benefits for the country. Opposition Leader, Dr. Peter Phillips, says the Administration has continued the implementation of “fundamental aspects” of the Programme, citing several key outcomes. “The progress made by the Programme… has continued in the following areas: the debt is further down; job...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, addresses the National College for Education Leadership (NCEL)/National Council on Education (NCE) training session for principals and Board chairpersons held recently at the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny. Seated (l-r) are Director and Principal of NCEL, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton; Chairman of the Teachers’ Services Commission and Custos of St. James, Conrad Pitkin; and Executive Director of the NCE, Merris Murray.

7 years ago Education

Schools Must Get Permission before Hiring Temporary Staff

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, says that school administrators are not allowed to employ temporary staff without the permission of the regional office. She said that a full policy position on the hiring process for temporary personnel will be disbursed to institutions. She was speaking at the National College for Education Leadership...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), converses with Senior Director in the Ministry with responsibility for Transport Policy (International and Land), Tanya Bedward (right); and Chief Technical Director, Dr. Janice Dawkins. Occasion was the final of a series of consultations for the National Transport Policy (NTP), held on Wednesday (March 13), at The Knutford Court Hotel in St. Andrew.

7 years ago Transport

Minister Montague Says Domestic Airline A Priority

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says he is working to have a domestic airline operating in Jamaica in short order. “Having a domestic airline is one of my objectives because I believe that ordinary Jamaicans should have an option of taking… air transport, so I have it as one of my priorities,” he said. Mr. Montague was...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

7 years ago Gender AffairsOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Jamaica Mourns with New Zealand – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has described as a horrible tragedy, the attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand. Forty-nine people were killed, and 48 others seriously injured early this morning in New Zealand when at least two gunmen opened fire at a mosque. Prime Minister Holness has condemned the deadly shooting, asserting that terrorism has no place in society. “I received the...

Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector for St. James, Sherika Lewis, listening to the proceedings during the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (March 14).

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Strides Made in Reducing Mosquito Breeding Sites in St. James

The St. James Public Health Department has made strides in eliminating mosquito breeding sites across the parish, in order to reduce transmission of the dengue virus. Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector, Sherika Lewis, said that approximately 55 workers have been engaged to strengthen vector control activities. She noted that the efforts of workers have led to over 11,039 premises being...

Executive Director of the Private Security Regulations Authority (PSRA), Rick Harris.

7 years ago National Security and Peace

Only Hire Licensed Security Guards – PSRA

Executive Director of the Private Security Regulations Authority (PSRA), Rick Harris, is imploring members of the public to only engage the services of private security firms or security guards that are licensed and or registered with the organisation. “When you hire a person who is unregistered and that person acts outside of the (PSRA) Act and law, then you, as...