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National Coordinator, Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment Programme (HOPE), Lt. Col. Martin Rickman, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the JIS’ head office in Kingston.

H.O.P.E. For Areas under Enhanced Security Measures

Efforts are being made to forge tangible partnerships between the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme and security forces on duty in communities declared Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) and areas where States of Public Emergency (SOPE) have been...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing participants at the launch of the National Health Fund’s (NHF) Public-Private Pharmacy Programme agreement with Hilton’s Pharmacy in Montego Bay, St. James, on April 20. Seated is the NHF’s Health Promotions and Public Relations Manager, Shermaine Robotham.

Nearly 80,000 Prescriptions Filled Under Public-Private Sector Pharmacy Programme

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Michael Henry (right) and Chairman of Jiuquan Iron and Steel (Group) Company (JISCO), Chen Chunming, pose with a sculpture at the ‘Deaf Can!’ Coffee booth during a tour of Expo Jamaica 2018 at the National Indoor Sports Centre on April 20. Expo Jamaica is being held at the National Arena and the National Indoor Sports Centre from April 19 to 22

JISCO Looking for Partners in Industrial Park and SEZ

Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre) shares in conversation with from left: Senior Energy Specialist at the World Bank, Mark Lambrides; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hilary Alexander; Principal Director of Energy in the Ministry, Fitzroy Vidal; and the Ministry’s Chief Technical Director, Michelle Forbes. They were at the Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project (ESEEP) workshop, at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St Andrew, on April 20.

IRP to Include Hydropower as Source of Renewable Energy

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left) expresses condolences to fiance` of Shanice Lewis, Mr. Shevon Edwards (right), at the conclusion of a special assembly held in her honour on April 20, at Eltham High School in Spanish Town. Others seated from left are: Aunt, Leonie Lewis; father, Shevon Lewis and mother, Cecilia Morse. Standing from second right are: Chairman, Eltham High School, Mr. Lenford Salmon and Board Member, Dr Orville Beckford. Ms Lewis passed away on April 10.

Education Minister Expresses Condolences to Family and Friends of Late Eltham High Teacher

Finance and the Public Service State Minister, Hon Fayval Williams. (FILE)

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Government Encourages BPO Stakeholders to Plan the Way Forward

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams is encouraging stakeholders in the Business Process Outsourcing sector (BPO) to come together and plan the way forward for the rapidly growing industry. Speaking at a VIP Luncheon and Awards on the final day of the Outsource2Jamaica Symposium and Expo at the Montego Bay Convention...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), in conversation with Chairmain of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Mrs. Corah-Ann Robertson-Sylvester, at the Gala Dinner of the International Bunker Industry Association Caribbean Bunker Conference held recently at the Hyatt Ziva Hotel in Montego Bay.

8 years ago TechnologyTransport

Gov’t to Develop Bunkering Industry

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague says the government is to aggressively pursue the development of Jamaica’s bunkering industry. This, he said, will be done through the facilitation of investment and ensuring that the necessary administrative and regulatory framework are in place. Minister Montague was addressing the gala dinner of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Caribbean Conference...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), speaking with Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake during the press launch of the 2018 Jamaica National (JN) Racers Grand Prix on Thursday, April 19 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. The meet is slated to be held on Saturday, June 9 at the National Stadium in Kingston.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Minister Grange Hails Racers Grand Prix

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is lauding the staging of the annual Jamaica National (JN) Racers Grand Prix, noting that it is helping to establish Jamaica as a premier venue for international sports. “(We want) to make Jamaica a venue for international sports; for competition and for hosting meetings of international sports federations. We believe...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), congratulates President, Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Michelle Chong, and President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga, following the announcement that the JEA and the JMA have merged. Occasion was the opening ceremony for Expo Jamaica 2018 at the National Indoor Sports Centre on April 19. At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Daryl Vaz, and at right is Chief Executive Officer, Digicel Jamaica, Justin Morin. Expo Jamaica 2018 is being held under the theme: ‘Advancing Breakthroughs’.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Unclaimed Funds as Financing Option for MSMEs

The Government is to engage technical consultants to assess the feasibility of utilising unclaimed funds, held by financial institutions, as a critical financing option for the growth and development of the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, at the launch of the 46th staging of...

Students play interactive mathematics-based games at the National Mathematics Exposition, held at The University of the West Indies, Mona, on Thursday (April 19).

8 years ago EducationYouth

Education Minister Expects Improvement in Math Results

Minister of Education, Youth & Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is hopeful about an improvement in the results from students who sit Mathematics in external examinations at both the primary and secondary levels. In his address to students and educators at the annual National Mathematics Exposition on April 19, at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, in...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley

8 years ago Transport

Energy Minister Highlights Growing Bunkering Sector

The Government is working towards ensuring that Jamaica’s geographical advantage is leveraged to attract a sizeable shipping base, to boost the bunkering sector. This was emphasised by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, as he delivered the keynote address at the opening of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Caribbean Conference at the Hyatt Ziva...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (third left), listens as General Manager, Digicel Business, Brian Bennett Easy (left), explains aspects of the ‘Digicel Eye’, following the opening ceremony for Expo Jamaica 2018 at the National Indoor Sports Centre on April 19. Others (from right are): Vice President of Sales and Promotions, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Claude Duncan; Government Senator, Aubyn Hill; President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Metry Seaga; and President, Jamaica Exporters’ Association, Michelle Chong. ‘Digicel Eye’ offers customers a link to the Ministry of National Security’s JamaicaEye initiative, a national closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance programme geared at improving public safety and security.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Micro Stock Exchange to be Established

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has announced plans for the establishment a Micro Stock Exchange. The Micro Stock Exchange will allow micro, small and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) to obtain funds to support their growth and expansion. Speaking at the launch of Expo Jamaica 2018 at the National Indoor Sports Centre on April 19, Mr. Shaw...