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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right); Acting Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (second right); and Director, CNET Group Incorporated, Robert Thompson (second left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of the OUTAONE Agro-Economic Zone Project. Observing are President, CNET Group, Errol Bailey (left); and Chief Technical Director for Special Projects in the Ministry, Courtney Cole. The signing took place on Monday (March 4), at the Ministry
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right); Acting Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (second right); and Director, CNET Group Incorporated, Robert Thompson (second left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of the OUTAONE Agro-Economic Zone Project. Observing are President, CNET Group, Errol Bailey (left); and Chief Technical Director for Special Projects in the Ministry, Courtney Cole. The signing took place on Monday (March 4), at the Ministry's Hope Gardens headquarters in St. Andrew.

MOU Signed for OUTAONE Agro-Economic Zone Project

The government of Jamaica and CNET Group Incorporated/OUTAONE EXCHANGE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at providing a framework for achieving the objectives of the OUTAONE Agro-Economic Zone Project. The initiative is geared towards selling and exporting produce...
Member of the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Behavioural Sciences Club, Rasmeha Raymond (standing), combs the hair of a resident at the St. Thomas Infirmary, during a visit to the institution by members of the group on March 1.
Member of the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Behavioural Sciences Club, Rasmeha Raymond (standing), combs the hair of a resident at the St. Thomas Infirmary, during a visit to the institution by members of the group on March 1.

Residents of St. Thomas Infirmary Receive Special Treat
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right), engages with Maritime Authority of Jamaica’s Director for Safety, Environment and Protection, Steven Spence, during the High Level Symposium for Transport Ministers of the Caribbean Region, held recently at the Iberostar Hotel in Rose Hall, St. James.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right), engages with Maritime Authority of Jamaica’s Director for Safety, Environment and Protection, Steven Spence, during the High Level Symposium for Transport Ministers of the Caribbean Region, held recently at the Iberostar Hotel in Rose Hall, St. James.

Motorcycle Dealers will be Required to have Licences
Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki (centre); and Gender Specialist and Acting Executive Director of Woman Inc., Joyce Hewett (right), sign a contract valued at $14 million to refurbish a transition house for female victims and survivors of gender-based violence, at a ceremony held in the Boardroom of the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston, on February 27. At left is Acting Director of Policy and Research of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Kristal Tucker Clarke.
Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki (centre); and Gender Specialist and Acting Executive Director of Woman Inc., Joyce Hewett (right), sign a contract valued at $14 million to refurbish a transition house for female victims and survivors of gender-based violence, at a ceremony held in the Boardroom of the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston, on February 27. At left is Acting Director of Policy and Research of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Kristal Tucker Clarke.

Transition House Being Refurbished
Public Relations and Human Resource Manager at the German Ship Repair Jamaica Limited (GSRJ), Dr. Birte Timm, provides details of its Skills Training Programme being implemented in partnership with the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Public Relations and Human Resource Manager at the German Ship Repair Jamaica Limited (GSRJ), Dr. Birte Timm, provides details of its Skills Training Programme being implemented in partnership with the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Ship Repair Company Partners with CMU to Undertake Skills Training Programme

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2019/20 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 14.
Budget 2019/2020Finance & Public Service

Explaining the Budget

Each year, the Government outlines its plans for the economic and social development of the country, through its Budget. This is a projection of what Jamaica expects to receive in terms of revenue and what it expects to spend for the coming financial year. The Budget is funded primarily through taxation and fees. These include property tax, income tax, general...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), addresses press conference at the State-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, today (March 4). With the Minister is Chairman of Petrojam, Paul Hoo.
EnergyNational Security and Peace

No Illegal Attachments to Petrojam’s Pipelines

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the recent dive mission conducted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard has identified no illegal attachments to Petrojam’s underwater petroleum pipelines. The mission was requested by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking at a press conference at the State-owned oil refinery’s premises on Marcus...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks at a church service on Sunday (March 3), at the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston to commemorate International Women’s Day, which will be celebrated across the world on March 8.
CommunityGender Affairs

Minister Calls for More Training of Women and Girls

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has called for more training of women and girls, to enable them to achieve the highest possible standard of life. Miss Grange was speaking at a church service to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 3 at the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston. The Day is celebrated annually across...
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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) stakeholder breakfast forum, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, on February 28.
AgricultureIndustry

CARICOM Among Four Major Markets Being Targeted

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says CARICOM is among four major markets being targeted, under the Government’s thrust to attain higher levels of economic growth, through the linkage between agriculture and industry.  Addressing a Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) stakeholder breakfast forum, at the Spanish Court Hotel, in New Kingston, on February 28, the Minister  said...
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Managing Director at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (centre), affixes his signature to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will facilitate the provision of additional financial support of $43.9 million to the Jamaica Crime Observatory. Also signing the document (from left) are: General Manager, Finance and Procurement, JSIF, Orville Hill; and Chief Technical Director, Security Policy and Risk Management Affairs, Ministry of National Security, Rohan Richards. Overseeing the process are: Acting Chief Technical Director, Research, Rehabilitation and Diversion Policy Division, Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers (standing, left) ; and Manager, Statistics and Information Management Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force, Inspector Orette Boscoe. The signing took place at the JSIF’s St. Andrew offices on Thursday (February 28).
National Security and Peace

Work of Crime Observatory to be Improved

The coverage, range and distribution of data collected by the Jamaica Crime Observatory is to be improved, following an injection of $43.9 million. The money is being provided by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), through its Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP), funded by the World Bank. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to solidify this arrangement was signed by representatives...
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The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (centre) interacts with members of Jamaica
Sport

Ministry Enables Special Olympians to World Games

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced a special allocation to Special Olympics Jamaica to enable the national team to compete at the World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi later this month. “As Minister of Sport, I commit to support the Special Olympics programme in Jamaica.  And in times like these when our...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), in conversation with (from left): former Chairman of the National Health Fund (NHF), Ryland Campbell, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Rae Barrett; Chief Executive Officer of the NHF, Everton Anderson; and Deputy Chairman, NHF, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon. Occasion was the NHF 15th Anniversary Banquet, held yesterday (February 28) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Green Paper on National Health Insurance Scheme to be Tabled

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says in a few months a Green Paper will be tabled in Parliament for the National Health Insurance Scheme. Addressing the National Health Fund (NHF) 15th Anniversary Banquet on February 28 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, Dr. Tufton said this initiative should help to reduce the long wait at public...
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