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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), greets Project Director, the Caribbean Leadership Project, Colleen Rossiter (left) during the opening ceremony for the Caribbean Leadership project symposium at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 28. At centre is Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters.

Lowering of Policy Rate Will Foster Greater Access to Capital – Dr. Clarke

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says with the lowering of the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) policy interest rate, more businesses can now access well-needed capital at affordable rates. Speaking at the opening ceremony...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second left), shakes hands with Senior Director, Civil Society and Education at Winrock International, David Dobrowolski (second right) at the launch of the Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce Child Labour (CLEAR II) Project in Jamaica on Tuesday (June 26) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Looking on are Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts-Risden (left) and Political/Economic Officer, United States Embassy, Daniel Walker.

Training For Judges and Prosecutors in Handling Child-Labour Cases

Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (left), speaking with Britney Huie (second left) from Irwin High School in St. James and Emroy McKenzie from Kemps Hill High School in Clarendon, who were named the Top Girl and Top Boy respectively, at the National Child Month Committee’s (NCMC) Youth Academic Achievement Awards ceremony, held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (June 27). At left is Chairperson, NCMC, Dr. Pauline Mullings.

Non-Traditional High School Students Awarded for Academic Excellence

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (at podium), addresses a press briefing on the upcoming 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) held at her Dominica Drive offices in New Kingston on Thursday (June 28). Looking on are State Minister, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; and Permanent Secretary, Marcia Gilbert-Roberts.

Two Hundred Foreign Officials for CARICOM Meeting: All Heads of Government Confirmed

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents Principal of St. Aloysius Primary School in Kingston, Althea Palmer, with the 2018 Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education. Ms. Palmer is one of 40 educators who were recognised this year. The presentations were made during Wednesday’s (June 27) awards ceremony at Jamaica House.

PM salutes Teachers

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry.

8 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSectoral Debate 2018/2019Technology

JIS Acquiring Cutting-Edge ICT Equipment

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is to secure cutting-edge information and communications technology (ICT) systems and equipment to enhance its performance in the delivery of services as well as ensure compliance with records management best practices. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate...

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

CHASE Has Funded 3,725 Projects Valued at $17 Billion

The Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund has supported some 3,725 projects at a total value of $17 billion over the past 15 years. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, says this comprised projects that were successfully undertaken over the 2017/2018 financial year. These, he noted, included US$3.5 million for establishment...

Deputy Governor at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Livingston Morrison (centre), engages with Senior Consultant at the World Bank, Miren Aparicio (left); and Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Milverton Reynolds, at the opening of Jamaica’s first Electronics Retail Payments conference, at the BOJ, downtown Kingston on June 27.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Facilitating Access to Financial Services

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is facilitating access to financial services for underserved consumers through the promotion and use of digital payments. Deputy Governor, Livingston Morrison, said that the move is in keeping with the Government’s thrust towards making Jamaica a digital economy, and is also part of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy. He was speaking at the opening of...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, making his 2018/19 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on June 27. In the background is State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green.

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Constituency Development Fund Still Pivotal to Community Governance – Minister Henry

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, says the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) remains an essential facility for governance at the community level 10 years after its establishment. “The CDF has largely delivered on its mandate across the constituency level, with all 63 constituencies benefiting from the fund,” the Minister said. He was speaking...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (7th right, front row), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, front row), and Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (7th left), with recipients of the 2018 Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education, at the award ceremony held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 27). Sharing in the occasion are: State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (5th left); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dean-Roy Bernard (6th right); South Manchester Member of Parliament, Michael Stewart (6th left), representing Opposition Leader, Dr. Peter Phillips; and Jamaica Teacher

8 years ago EducationPrime Minister

PM Calls for Stakeholder Support for PEP

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on teachers and other critical stakeholders in the education system to come together to enable the success of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP). He made the appeal as he addressed the 2018 Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education awards ceremony at Jamaica House last evening (June 27). PEP,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing yesterday

8 years ago EnergyPrime Minister

PM to Announce Policy Actions Relating to Petrojam

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says an announcement will be made in short order on the specific policy actions that will be taken by Cabinet regarding weaknesses in the governance and management at the State-run oil refinery, Petrojam, once all the relevant information has been gathered. Mr. Holness was speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Registration Packages Should Cost No More than $5,200

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has directed that the cost of registration packages for secondary-level students should be kept between $1,000 and $5,200. School administrators are advised to adhere to the directive, which is in keeping with the funding guidelines for public schools. Under the arrangement, the Government is absorbing the costs for core operations at the secondary...