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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Gov’t Earmarks $1.29 Billion as Contingency Funding for Natural Disasters

The Government has earmarked $1.29 billion as contingency funding for natural disasters/infrastructure rehabilitation and the Public Investment Management System this year. The sum has been allocated in the 2018/19 Estimates of Expenditure, which were tabled in the House of Representatives...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Niu Qingbao, when he called at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on February 21.

PM Holness Bids Farewell to Outgoing Chinese Ambassador

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

Project to Improve Animation Skills in Youth

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), in discussion with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), during a Reggae Month reception on the lawns of Jamaica House last night (February 20). At right is reggae singer, Queen Ifrica. The reception, which was hosted by the Prime Minister, is expected to become a yearly event on the calendar of activities for Reggae Month.

PM Calls on Artistes to Use Music to Promote Peace and Love

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), interacts with students and teachers at the St. Michael’s Primary School in Kingston, where The Department of Correctional Services handed over desks and chairs recently.

State Minister Says Inmates Deserve a Chance

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw. (FILE)

8 years ago AgricultureFinance & Public ServiceLocal Government

Support for Coastal Protection

Another $412 million will be spent by the Government next fiscal year to carry out activities under a project aimed at enhancing the resilience of the agricultural sector and coastal areas. The money, which has been set aside in the 2018/19 Estimates of Expenditure, will go towards the supervision of coastal protection works, continuation of programme coordination and monitoring, and...

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Mr. Omar Sweeney. (FILE)

8 years ago CommunityOffice of the Prime Minister

JSIF to Continue Project to Improve Communities

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) will continue implementation of the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF9) project this year with a $360.3-million allocation from the 2018/19 Estimates of Expenditure now before the House of Representatives. The engagement, which runs from October 2017 to December 2020, aims to facilitate improved access to quality education, water and sanitation; basic community access and...

(FILE) The Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Karl Samuda

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Resilience of Fishing Communities Being Strengthened

The Government has allocated $75.3 million for the promotion of community-based climate resilience in the fisheries sector. The project, which is being implemented by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, aims to enhance resilience to climate change among targeted fishing and aquaculture communities of Jamaica. Details of the project are provided in the 2018/19 Estimates of Expenditure, now...

Deputy Chairman, Zones of Special Operations Social Intervention Committee and Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

$1 Billion for Integrated Community Development Project

More than $1 billion has been allocated in the 2018/19 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, to continue work on the Jamaica Integrated Community Development Project. The project, being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), aims to enhance access by persons to basic urban infrastructure and services, and support increased safety in selected vulnerable and...

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses the welcome dinner for international delegates participating in the National Careers Week and Skills Competition at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 19.

8 years ago EducationYouth

HEART Commended for Preparing Jamaicans for Technical Jobs

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has commended the HEART Trust/NTA for preparing Jamaicans for existing and emerging technical jobs, through diversification of its programme offerings. Speaking at a welcome dinner for international delegates participating in the National Careers Week (NCW) and Skills Competition at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 19,...

8 years ago Housing

Real Estate Board Begins Consultations Feb. 21

The Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations (REB/CSC) begins a series of public consultations on Wednesday (February 21), to broaden consumer knowledge of the legislation on gated communities. The consultation will take place at the Golf View Hotel, 5½ Caledonia Road, Mandeville, Manchester, and is set to begin at 5:00 p.m. The rationale behind hosting the series of consultations is...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), greets Chief Executive Officer, World Skills Americas, Professor Roberto Spada, during the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Leaders’ Summit and Youth Forum held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 20).

8 years ago Education

Education Minister Highlights Reduction in Youth Unemployment

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has reported that there has been a decrease in the rate of youth unemployment over the last year. “Youth unemployment is trending down by seven per cent over the last year. More youth between 16 and 18 [years] are in education training. We’ve seen some 8,500 additional full-time students...