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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 15. At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 15. At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Jamaica’s Resilience to Climate Change Being Strengthened with Allocation of $225 Million

The Government has allocated approximately $225 million to increase Jamaica’s resilience to climate change and reduce poverty through the implementation of an Integrated and Sustainable Landscape Management Methodology. Details of the provision are contained in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure,...
The Blenheim, Hanover birthplace of National Hero and Jamaica’s first Prime Minister, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, where a floral tribute ceremony commemorating the 140th anniversary of his birth was held on Saturday (February 24).
The Blenheim, Hanover birthplace of National Hero and Jamaica’s first Prime Minister, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, where a floral tribute ceremony commemorating the 140th anniversary of his birth was held on Saturday (February 24).

PHOTOS: 140th Birthday Anniversary Floral Tribute Hosted in Hanover for the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 15. At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 15. At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Over $359m Earmarked to Continue Global Services Skills Project Implementation
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses the audience during a panel discussion at the Leadership Development Alliance’s inaugural summit on February 22 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus in St. Andrew.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses the audience during a panel discussion at the Leadership Development Alliance’s inaugural summit on February 22 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus in St. Andrew.

PHOTOS: State Minister Smith Participates in Leadership Development Alliance Inaugural Summit
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addresses a meeting of the National Solid Waste Management Authority’s (NSWMA) Board of Directors on Friday (February 23) at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addresses a meeting of the National Solid Waste Management Authority’s (NSWMA) Board of Directors on Friday (February 23) at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

Stiffer Penalties Coming for Improper Waste Disposal

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, delivers the keynote address during Friday’s (February 23) graduation ceremony for 39 public health officers who received professional certification in Healthcare Administration and Leadership from the University of Technology (UTech). The ceremony was held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston
Health & WellnessVision 2030

39 Public Health Officers Receive UTECH Professional Certification

Thirty-nine public health officers have received professional certification in Healthcare Administration and Leadership from the University of Technology (UTech). The officers, drawn from the four Regional Health Authorities, participated in the six-month virtual training course, which was administered by UTech’s College of Health Science in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The course is designed to meet the...
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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses the recent BOJ Quarterly Monetary Policy media briefing.
Finance & Public Service

BOJ Monetary Policy Committee Maintaining Heightened Surveillance of Risks to Inflation Outlook

The Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is maintaining heightened surveillance of risks to the inflation outlook. The MPC will, additionally, base its future monetary policy decisions on incoming data related to the strength of potential risks to the projected inflation outturns. This was disclosed by BOJ Governor, Richard Byles, during the Central Bank’s recent Quarterly Monetary Policy...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, lays flowers at the shrine of National Hero and Jamaica’s first Prime Minister, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, on Saturday (February 24). The occasion was a floral tribute ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston marking the 140th anniversary of Sir Alexander’s birth.
Culture

PHOTOS: Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante’s 140th Birthday Anniversary Floral Tribute Ceremony

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, lays flowers at the shrine of National Hero and Jamaica’s first Prime Minister, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, on Saturday (February 24). The occasion was a floral tribute ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston marking the 140th anniversary of Sir Alexander’s birth.
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Local sauces are in high demand in the Diaspora.
AgricultureCommerceIndustryInvestmentJamaican Diaspora

Agro-Processors and Food Manufacturers Urged to Tap into Export Market

Local agro-processors and food and beverage manufacturers are being encouraged to explore the many prospects for exporting Jamaican food products. “We continue to see demand for ready to eat products, not just from our Diaspora members, but also from mainstream consumers,” said Agri-Business Exports Acting Manager, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shanique Edwards. “Export offers significant opportunities for local companies in...
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Finance & Public Service

Jamaica Largely Completes its Action Plan Agreed with FATF

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”) FATF today at its February 2024 Plenary meeting in Paris, approved for their America’s Joint Group to conduct an on-site visit to Jamaica to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of the measures the country has implemented to address its strategic AML/CFT deficiencies outlined in the 13-point action plan agreed with the FATF in February...
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Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight (left), and Acting Communications Manager at the Early Childhood Commission, Sophia Stewart (right), present environmental learning aids to educator at Beaming Brite Sparks Basic School, Veronica Fairclough. The handover ceremony was held at NEPAS’s Caledonia offices in Kingston on Friday (February 23).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

PHOTOS: NEPA Presents Environmental Learning Aids to Early Childhood Institutions

Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight (left), and Acting Communications Manager at the Early Childhood Commission, Sophia Stewart (right), present environmental learning aids to educator at Beaming Brite Sparks Basic School, Veronica Fairclough. The handover ceremony was held at NEPAS’s Caledonia offices in Kingston on Friday (February 23).
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