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Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, addressing the 24th Bauxite and Mining Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in St. James on Wednesday (February 28).

15 Per Cent Growth in Mining Sector

Significant developments in the bauxite industry over the past year have resulted in 15 per cent growth in Jamaica’s mining sector for the October to December 2017 quarter. Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, told delegates attending the 24th...

Retired Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla (left), shakes hands with newly appointed Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, following his swearing in at King’s House on Thursday (March 1).

Former Chief Justice Welcomes Hon. Bryan Sykes’ Appointment

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), addresses the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament meeting held on Wednesday (February 28) at Gordon House. Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in both the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr Horace Chang.

Gov’t to Make Decision on Harmony Cove Development Soon

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses a seminar on financing, estate planning and investments for creative practitioners held on Wednesday (February 28), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

Gov’t Moving Ahead With Artistes’ Insurance Scheme

Associate Vice President for the Faculty of Advanced Skills and Professional Development at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Dr. Cornell Brown, addresses a JIS Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on February 28.

Technological Training Programme for Unattached Youth Begins March 5

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre, front row), addressing the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament meeting held on Wednesday (February 28) at Gordon House. From left are State Minister in the Ministry, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr; and Permanent Secretary, Dianne McIntosh.

8 years ago National Security and Peace

New Correctional Centre Proposed for Central Jamaica

The Government is looking at plans to build a correctional facility in the central part of the island. National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, made the disclosure during the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament meeting held on Wednesday (February 28) at Gordon House. His remarks came in light of concerns raised about the state of the Tower Street and St....

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament held on Wednesday (February 28) at Gordon House. At left is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr .

8 years ago National Security and Peace

Gov’t Moving Quickly to Build Autopsy Suite in Kingston

The Ministry of National Security is moving quickly on plans for the construction of an autopsy suite in Kingston. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, said the Ministry already has the lands for the facility and is “hopeful to have the approval processes completed with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation and other agencies soon”. “We... want to move very...

West Rural St. Andrew Member of Parliament, Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, addressing the Quality Education Circle (QEC9) relaunch and stakeholders’ meeting, at Oberlin High School in Lawrence Tavern in St. Andrew on February 27.

8 years ago EducationYouth

$4M Earmarked to Assist Tertiary Students in West Rural St. Andrew

Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, has indicated that approximately $4 million will be budgeted for tertiary education in her constituency to enable more students to benefit. “I give out at least $3 million worth of tertiary scholarships every year. This year, I’m going to put away probably $4 million, and that is to assist...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), congratulates newly appointed Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes (second left), after he was sworn in at King’s House on Thursday (March 1). Looking on (from left) are Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; Justice Minister, Dr. Delroy Chuck; and the Chief Justice’s wife, Dr. Annette Crawford-Sykes.

8 years ago Prime Minister

Executive and Judiciary Must Work Together to Transform Justice System – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has pointed to the need for partnership between the executive and the judiciary for the transformation of the justice system. “The public, in whose interest we all serve, more than ever, wants to see an improved justice system through strengthening of the rule of law and timely justice outcomes. Let me again emphasise...

Actor, Marvin Harthone (centre), who appears in the video titled ‘National Heroes of Jamaica – Marcus Garvey’, is the centre of attention during Wednesday’s (February 28) launch at Palace Cineplex, Sovereign Centre, St. Andrew, after collecting his copy of the production from Senior Advisor to the Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Sharon Hay Webster (left), and Executive Director, National Integrity Action, Professor Trevor Munroe (right). Sharing in the moment is Acting Mission Director, United States Agency for International Development, Andrew Colburn.

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Marcus Garvey Video Launched

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and National Integrity Action (NIA) have launched a video titled ‘National Heroes of Jamaica. Marcus Garvey’, which will be used to educate students islandwide about Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The production was launched at Palace Cineplex, Sovereign Centre, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (February 28), ahead of a...

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Independence of the Judiciary is Paramount – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says there must be a transformed justice system within the framework of the long held proud tradition of judicial independence. The Prime Minister was speaking this morning [Thursday march 1] at the Ceremony at King’s House to confirm the Honourable Mr. Justice Bryan Sykes as Chief justice of Jamaica. Mr. Holness said for effective governance, transformation...

8 years ago National Security and Peace

18 Firearms Recovered in St. James

Eighteen firearms have been taken off the streets of St. James under the enhanced security measures in the parish. National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, informed that the firearms recovered are mainly rifles and pistols. He said 351 rounds of ammunition have been seized. “We have also seized laptops, offensive weapons, motor vehicles, cell phones and cash,” he noted. He...