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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), addresses the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives on March 5. The Minister is flanked by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer (left) and State Minister, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), addresses the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives on March 5. The Minister is flanked by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer (left) and State Minister, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right).

Plan Being Finalised for Rural Transportation for Schoolchildren

The Government is concluding a plan to improve transport service for rural commuters, especially schoolchildren, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Addressing the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives on March 5, the...
The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) hosted representatives of the Republic of Colombia at the Centre’s headquarters in Kingston on March 6. From left are First Secretary of the Embassy of Colombia, Andres Perez; Advisor on Gender Affairs and Gender-based Foreign Policy in Colombia, Diana Maria Parra Romero; Ambassador of Colombia to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emiliana Bernard-Stephenson; Chair, WCJF Board of Directors, Debby-Ann Brown Salmon; Executive Director of the WCJF, Novelette Howell; and Director of Field Operations, WCJF, Beverley Martin Berry.
The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) hosted representatives of the Republic of Colombia at the Centre’s headquarters in Kingston on March 6. From left are First Secretary of the Embassy of Colombia, Andres Perez; Advisor on Gender Affairs and Gender-based Foreign Policy in Colombia, Diana Maria Parra Romero; Ambassador of Colombia to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emiliana Bernard-Stephenson; Chair, WCJF Board of Directors, Debby-Ann Brown Salmon; Executive Director of the WCJF, Novelette Howell; and Director of Field Operations, WCJF, Beverley Martin Berry.

Jamaica, Colombia to Collaborate on Teenage Pregnancy Response
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre), speaks at a Standing Finance Committee meeting held on Tuesday (March 5), at Gordon House. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre), speaks at a Standing Finance Committee meeting held on Tuesday (March 5), at Gordon House. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane.

Submission Made to Increase Stipend Paid to Jurors
State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the Dominican Republic’s National Day celebration, while Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez (in background) looks on. The event was held recently at the Ambassador’s official residence in Kingston.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the Dominican Republic’s National Day celebration, while Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez (in background) looks on. The event was held recently at the Ambassador’s official residence in Kingston.

Jamaica Committed to Strengthening Friendship with Dominican Republic
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre, front row), speaks during Tuesday’s (March 5) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives meeting at Gordon House. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre, front row), speaks during Tuesday’s (March 5) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives meeting at Gordon House. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Utilise the Justice Ministry’s Services to Resolve Conflicts

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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), responds to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, who are reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, on March 5. At right is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Office of the Prime Minister

Government Continues Consultations on Data Protection Act

The Government continues its consultations with members of the business community regarding the Data Protection Act, to ensure its effectiveness. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, was responding to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, who...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Minister Bartlett to Attend ITB Travel Convention in Berlin

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has departed the island to participate in the 2024 staging of ITB Berlin, the world's largest travel tradeshow. With over 50 years of global recognition, ITB Berlin stands as a pivotal platform for the international tourism industry, fostering networking and facilitating knowledge exchange. Minister Bartlett's itinerary is stacked with high-level engagements, showcasing Jamaica's commitment...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Finance & Public ServicePress Release

Fitch Upgrades Jamaica’s Rating to ‘BB-’ with the Outlook remaining “Positive”

Fitch Ratings Agency, today, March 5, 2024, upgraded Jamaica’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘BB-’, with the outlook remaining “Positive”. The rating upgrade results from the Government’s continued commitment to a stable economic policy framework underpinned by the Bank of Jamaica’s inflation-targeting monetary policy as well as sound fiscal management anchored on debt reduction targets. The Ratings Agency,...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Finance & Public Service

Government to Introduce Business Improvement District

The Government plans to institute legislation for the establishment of a business improvement district. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (March 5) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, whose members are reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure. “We’re working on a project with the...
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Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), responding to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, which is reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, on March 5. At left is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
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Rehabilitation Plan for Vale Royal Being Crafted by JNHT

A rehabilitation plan is being crafted for Vale Royal by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT). This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan, while responding to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, which is reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, on...
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