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Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, tables the 2018/19 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 15.

2.5 Per Cent Growth Projected for 2018/19

The Government is projecting 2.5 per cent economic growth for Jamaica over the 2018/19 fiscal year. This is according to 2018/19 Fiscal Policy Paper, which was tabled in the House of Representatives by Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second left); Chairman, Jamaica Red Cross 70th Anniversary Committee, Silvera Castro (left); and President, Jamaica Red Cross, Dr. Dennis Edwards (centre), interact with students of Bridgeport High School, Kadian Smith (second right) and Natasha Morrison, during the media launch of the Jamaica Red Cross 70th Anniversary celebration, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on February 16.

Voluntary Organisations Encouraged to Establish Youth Arms

: Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, signs the condolence book for late Curator of Liberty Hall, Dr Donna McFarlane, open since February 13 at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices.

Minister Grange Hails Late Liberty Hall Curator, Dr. Donna Mcfarlane

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on February 15. It was done under the theme ‘Continuing on the Path to Prosperity’.

Notable Achievements in Agriculture – GG

The Ministry of Education’s main office, 2 National Heroes Circle.

$80M Provided for Education Ministry Renovations

Senior Advisor in the Science, Energy and Technology Ministry, Trevor Forrest (centre), along with (from left) Sales Manager of Brands for IBM Caribbean, Pat Tomlinson; Client Manager of IBM World Trade Corporation Jamaica, Leona Atkins; Innovation Advisor of IBM World Trade Corporation Jamaica, Dr. Kala Fleming; and eGov Jamaica Limited, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Maurice Barnes. at the eGov Jamaica Limited Hackathon at the agency’s Old Hope Road offices in St. Andrew on February 15.

8 years ago Budget 2018/2019Technology

Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited

A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services. eGov is the entity responsible for implementing information and communications technology (ICT) projects across ministries, departments and agencies of the Government of Jamaica. Its Chief Executive Officer, Maurice Barnes, informed that the new department, slated to come...

- Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, examines a baby chick at the HiPro booth, during his tour of displays at the Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show in Trelawny on February 14.

8 years ago AgricultureBudget 2018/2019CommerceIndustry

Agriculture Minister Reassures JAS Members

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, has reassured farmers who are members of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) that the Government will not abandon the organisation, even as it seeks to relinquish budgetary support. Mr. Samuda was speaking at the opening ceremony of the 63rd Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show in Trelawny on February 14. “The...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange

8 years ago Education

Delegates in Jamaica for UNESCO Creative Cities of Music Meeting

Delegates from eight countries are in the island for the annual United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative Cities of Music Subnetwork Meeting being held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston from February 16 to 18. The four-day meeting, which is being held in the Caribbean for the first time, aims to strengthen ties between designated...

Acting Community Relations Manager for the Eastern Division of the National Water Commission (NWC), Delano Williams, addresses the launch of the NWC’s essay and photo competitions on February 13 at the agency’s Hope Water Treatment Plant in St. Andrew.

8 years ago Local GovernmentWater

NWC Launches World Water Day Essay and Photo Competitions

The National Water Commission (NWC) has launched essay and photo competitions aimed at engaging Jamaicans, particularly the youth, in the preservation of the country’s freshwater resources. The contests are part of activities for World Water Day 2018, to be observed on March 22 under the theme ‘Nature for Water – exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Honourable Karl Samuda, addresses patrons at the 63rd Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show in Trelawny on Wednesday, February 14.

8 years ago AgricultureBudget 2018/2019CommerceIndustry

Gov’t Commits $70 Million to Help Trelawny Farmers Transport Sugar Cane

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the Government has committed another $70 million to assist farmers in Trelawny with the transportation of sugar cane to the Appleton Estate and Worthy Park factories this year. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 63rd Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show in Trelawny on Wednesday (February 14), Mr. Samuda...

Chief Executive Officer at the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr. (File)

8 years ago Youth

Parent Place for Mount Salem by End of March

The community of Mount Salem, in St. James, will have a Parent Place by the end of March, while several parenting seminars are on for Western Jamaica starting February 16. According to Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, the agency is procuring equipment for the facility, which will facilitate the development of parenting skills...

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

8 years ago Budget 2018/2019Finance & Public Service

Government Presents Budget of $773.6 Billion for 2018/19

The Government intends to spend $773.6 billion for fiscal year 2018/19, with $560 billion allocated for recurrent (house-keeping) expenses and $213.6 billion for capital (development) projects. Details of the projections are outlined in the Estimates of Expenditure, which were tabled in the House of Representatives today (February 15) by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw. The...