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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.

$1.4 Billion for CSJP III Activities in 2019/2020

The Citizen Security and Justice Programme III is set to receive a cash injection of $1.4 billion to carry out its work in the new fiscal year. Details of the allocation are outlined in the 2019/20 Estimates of Expenditure, tabled...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second right), listens to scholarship recipient, Labour Market Information System (LMIS) Adoption School Initiative, Evaughn McKenzie (left), at The Mico University College (MUC) on Tuesday (February 19). Occasion was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry and MUC. Others (from second left) are Guild President, MUC, Larey Graham; President, MUC, Dr. Asburn Pinnock and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden.

Mico to Offer New Programmes

Newly appointed Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), shares in light conversation with Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right); and Chief Executive Officer of GB Energy, Mauricio Pulido, at the press launch of Texaco’s centenary anniversary at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 19.

Gov’t Pursuing Legislation to Ensure Quality Fuel at Pumps

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking about the Government’s plans to amend the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), at the quarterly press briefing held recently at the Ministry’s headquarters in St. Andrew.

POCA Being Amended to Address Illicit Cash Transactions

Regional Manager of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Odette Dyer, delivering the keynote address on behalf of Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, at the Hyatt Hotels’ Eminence Staff Awards at Hyatt Ziva/Zilara Rose Hall Resorts, Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday February 19.

Stopover Arrivals Up 10.2 Per Cent

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (left), responds to questions during the PIOJ’s quarterly media briefing on Wednesday (February 20) at the Agency’s head office in New Kingston. Listening is Project Manager, Foundation for Competitiveness and Growth, Melvin Smith.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Growth of 1.7 % for October to December 2018 Quarter

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 1.7 per cent over the October to December 2018 quarter, as against 1.8 percentage points during the preceding period. Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, says this reflected an estimated 4.2 per cent increase in the goods producing industry and a 0.8 per cent out-turn in...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding with The Mico University College (MUC) on Tuesday (February 19). Waiting his turn at right is President, MUC, Dr. Asburn Pinnock. Observing (from left) are Director, Alumni Development, MUC, Sharon Wolfe; Pro-Chancellor, MUC, Professor Neville Ying; and Acting Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Winnie Berry.

7 years ago EducationLabour

Labour Ministry and MICO Sign MOU

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security and The Mico University College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together to better disseminate labour market intelligence, increase career development and populate a Skills Bank with certified persons. The MOU was signed in the Museum Lecture Room of The Mico University College in Kingston on Tuesday (February 19). This...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Land, Environment, Climate Change and Investments, Hon. Daryl Vaz, in discussion with Canadian High Commissioner, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, when she visited him at Jamaica House on Tuesday (February 19).

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Meeting with Her Excellency Laurie Peters

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Land, Environment, Climate Change and Investments, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks with Canadian High Commissioner, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, during a meeting at Jamaica House on Tuesday (February 19). Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), in conversation with Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (centre) and Deputy Chairman of the NSWMA, Linley Reynolds. Occasion was the handover ceremony for 11 compactor garbage trucks (in background) to the NSWMA on Tuesday (February 19), at the Ministry in Kingston. One more unit will be delivered in March.

7 years ago Local Government

NSWMA Receives More Garbage Trucks

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has received 11 compactor garbage trucks, valued at approximately US$1.74 million, from the Government. One more will be delivered in March. The handover ceremony was held on February 19 at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston. The NSWMA’s regional entities, Southern Parks and Markets (SPM) Waste Management Limited will...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,

7 years ago EnergyParliament

House Approves Bill to Retake Ownership of Petrojam Shares

Legislation to retake ownership of the 49 per cent shares in Petrojam held by the Venezuelan State-owned oil and natural gas company, Petróleos de Venezuela (PDV) Caribe, was passed in the House of Representatives on February 19. The Compulsory Acquisition (Shares in Petrojam Limited) Act, 2019 was piloted by Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness. In his address, the...

Dancers perform at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) World Reggae Dance Competition at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, Hope Road in Kingston.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Senior Lecturer Says Entertainment Events Contribute Much to Economy

Entertainment events contributed some $71 billion to the Jamaican economy between 2012 and 2016, with 1.9 million people employed in various positions. This was noted by Senior Lecturer of the University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah, while commenting on the value and culture of dancehall, at the Jamaica Music Museum ‘Grounation’ series held on Sunday, February...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a seminar on the impact of dengue fever, organised by Manpower and Maintenance Services (MMS) and held today (February 19), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Seated at right is Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the company, Audrey Hinchcliffe.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Emphasises Importance of Proper Disposal of Solid Waste

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says proper disposal of solid waste is critical to controlling the mosquito population and reducing related diseases. According to the Minister, persons must adjust their approach and behaviour and manage their surroundings, as mosquito-borne diseases will remain a “potential threat” to the health and well-being of many persons. Dr. Tufton was delivering...