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Senate Approves Parliamentary Committee’s Housing Order Reports

The Senate, on Friday (June 1), approved two reports from Parliament’s Regulations Committee pertaining to the National Housing Trust (Housing Benefit) (Special Selections) (Estuary Housing Development) Order, 2017, and National Housing Trust (Housing Benefits) (Special Selection) (Berkshire Court of Eltham)...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), points of something of interest to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda (2nd right), and Chief Executive Officer of the National Works Agency (NWA), E.G. Hunter (3rd right), during a tour of the Constant Spring Road Improvement Project today (June 1). The Prime Minister toured several road upgrading projects in the Corporate Area, which fall under the Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP).

Road Upgrading Will Boost Workforce Productivity – PM

Executive Director of the Public Investment Management Secretariat (PIMSEC), Douglas Levermore, emphasises a point during a JIS Think Tank on May 30.

Robust Use of Public Investment Management System

A section of the newly upgraded Barbican Road in St. Andrew. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, toured the completed Barbican Road Improvement Project today (June 1). It was implemented under the Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP).

PM Tours Completed Barbican Road Project

Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Richard Creary, points to the Tacky Monument at the Claude Stewart Park, in St. Mary, one of the many sites that will be included by the St. Mary Municipal Corporation in its soon-to-be-launched Tour Project, to attract overseas visitors to the parish.

St. Mary Municipal Corporation to Establish Tour Project

(FILE)Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, makes a point at a JIS Think Tank on May 31.

8 years ago Foreign Affairs

EU Has Provided 1.5 Billion Euros in Development Support to Jamaica

Jamaica has benefited from 1.5 billion Euros in development assistance from the European Union (EU) over the past 43 years. These funds, which are primarily grant resources, have spanned sectors such as education, human rights awareness, security, agriculture and rural development, public financial management and private sector enhancement, with the primary objective of tackling poverty and achieving sustainable development. Head...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green.

8 years ago EducationYouth

Youth Innovation Centres Can Help to Fight Crime – Green

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the commissioning of Youth Innovation Centres across the island will assist in the fight against crime. Mr. Green, who was speaking at the official launch of the Westmoreland Youth Innovation Centre, at Llandilo, on May 31, said the real fight against crime “is touching people...

Teacher of the Edith Dalton James High School, Sharon Brown (left), presents retiree and former Head of the Electrical Technology Department at the institution, Earle Bisasor, with his citation at the school’s 40th anniversary retirement function at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 31.

8 years ago Education

PHOTOS: Retirees of Edith Dalton James High School Receive Citations

Teacher of the Edith Dalton James High School, Sharon Brown (left), presents retiree and former Head of the Electrical Technology Department at the institution, Earle Bisasor, with his citation at the school’s 40th anniversary retirement function at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 31.

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), converses with NCB Insurance Company Limited’s (NCBIC) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Vernon James, at the entity’s pension fund seminar, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (May 29). Mrs. Williams was the keynote speaker. The seminar was held under the theme: ‘Governance for Pension Funds: A Jamaican Perspective’.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Minister Emphasises Importance of Sound Pension Governance

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, has emphasised the importance of sound pension governance in safeguarding the interest of persons saving for retirement. Speaking at NCB Insurance Company (NCBIC) Limited’s pension seminar, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on May 29, the Minister said pension schemes are pivotal in...

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), converses with Chairman, Institute of Internal Auditors (Jamaica Chapter), Collin Greenland, during the entity’s business conference at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, on Thursday (May 31). Mr. Shaw was the keynote speaker.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Internal Auditors Urged to Support Business Regularisation Thrust

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, is calling on members of the local chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) to support the Government’s thrust to get more informal businesses regularised. He said regularisation will enable them to access benefits such as financing at reasonable rates, better positioning them to participate in productive activities, which will...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking at the recent Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League (JCCUL) Awards Banquet, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel & Resort in St. James.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Industry Minister Lauds Credit Union Movement

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the credit union movement has been a tower of economic strength, which has served as a catalyst for many small and medium-size businesses. Speaking at the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League (JCCUL) awards banquet at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel & Resort in St. James, recently, Minister Shaw said...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), in discussion with Director of the Justice Reform Implementation Unit in the Ministry, Althea McBean (centre), at the recent launch of the Case Information Statistical System (CISS) for the Rural Circuit and the Coroner’s Courts at the Jewel Dunn’s River Resort in St. Ann. At left is the Chief Parish Judge, Justice Chester Crooks.

8 years ago Justice

Justice Minister Says Good Customer Service Must Be Top Priority

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says good customer service has to be a top priority, for the justice system to operate at the highest level of efficiency. Speaking at the recent launch of the Case Information Statistical System (CISS) for the Rural Circuit and Coroner’s Courts at the Jewel Dunn’s River Resort in St. Ann, Mr. Chuck said the...