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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), exchanges greetings with retired Custos of St. James, the Hon. Ewen Corrodus, during the annual custodes luncheon on February 13 at King’s House.

Custodes Charged to Help Inspire Jamaicans

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is calling on custodes to use their office to inspire Jamaicans to play an active role in the country’s development. “As custodes, who are representatives of this constitutional office, I urge...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (at podium), addresses a drug forum organised by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), today (February 13), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Listening keenly (from left) are Executive Director of the NCDA, Michael Tucker; Organization of American States (OAS) Representative in Jamaica, Jeanelle van Glaanenweygel, and Research Specialist with the Inter-American Drug Control Commission, Pernell Clarke.

Public Education Campaign on the Harmful Effects of Alcohol Use

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Karl Samuda (left), converses with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize, Dr. Gillian Smith, at the launch of the 35th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on Tuesday (February 13).

Jamaica to Host FAO Regional Conference March 5 to 8

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness

Residents of Mount Salem, Denham Town Benefitting from Interventions – PM

Minister without Portfolio in the Economic Growth Ministry, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said the project is “symbolic of a new beginning for the people of downtown”.

Apartments to be Constructed in Denham Town

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addresses the House of Representatives on February 13. At left is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw.

8 years ago Parliament

ZOSOs Extended in Mount Salem and Denham Town

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Mount Salem, St James, and Denham Town in Kingston are to be extended by a further period of 60 days. The House of Representatives on February 13 approved two Resolutions requesting the extensions, which were moved by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Mr. Holness said the additional time is a necessary...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

8 years ago Prime Minister

Cabinet Reaffirms Separation of Powers in Responding to Judges

The Cabinet, Chaired by Prime Minister Andrew Holness Reaffirms Separation of Powers and Judicial Independence and Accountability in Responding to Judges The Cabinet of Jamaica, as the principal instrument of policy, charged with the general direction and control of the government of Jamaica, has responded to a ‘Declaration’ issued by a group of judges. The following is a statement from...

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (left), addressing journalists during Tuesday’s (February 13) quarterly media briefing at the agency’s New Kingston head office. Beside him is Programme Director for the PIOJ’s Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Elizabeth Emanuel.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

PIOJ Reports 1.1 Per Cent Growth for October to December

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the country recorded its strongest quarterly growth out-turn for the 2017 calendar year at an estimated 1.1 per cent, between October and December. This follows 0.8 per cent for the July to September quarter, Director General, Dr, Wayne Henry, has said. He was speaking at the PIOJ’s quarterly media briefing at...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation meeting at its Church Street offices in downtown Kingston on February 13.

8 years ago Local Government

Councillors Encouraged to Acquaint Themselves with Building Act

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, has called on colleagues in the Municipality to acquaint themselves with the Building Act of 2017. The law was passed in the House of Representatives last year with 24 amendments and in the Senate with 30 amendments. “As councillors, I urge all of you to ensure that you know it. I will be...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), reads to children attending the Early Childhood Commission’s (ECC) ‘Read Pon Di Cawna’ event held recently at Orange Park, downtown Kingston. Seated next to Mr. Green is Executive Director of the ECC, Karlene DeGrasse-Deslandes.

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Over 800 Children Benefit From Early Childhood Commission Reading Fair

A total of 835 children from 43 basic schools across the island were treated to a day of fun and learning at a reading fair staged by the Early Childhood Commission (ECC). The event, held recently at Orange Park, located at 12 Ocean Boulevard, downtown Kingston, saw Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid; and State...

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell, is presented with a citation from Director, Career Advancement Programme (CAP), Meloney Rhynie at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information/CAP special awards luncheon held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday, February 12.

8 years ago EducationInformation

Audrey Sewell Honoured for Contribution to CAP

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell, has been recognised for her contribution to the implementation and development of the Career Advancement Programme (CAP). CAP is the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information’s flagship youth education programme, which provides students aged 16 to 18 with the valuable training and skills needed for the job market or...

Deputy Financial Secretary, Strategic Human Resource Management, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Wayne Jones, speaking at a Think Tank held at the JIS’s head office in Kingston recently.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Special Early Retirement Offers Many Opportunities for Public-Sector Employees

The Government’s Special Early Retirement Plan (SERP) is an opportunity for public-sector employees to pursue their passion. This could include starting a business, travelling or spending more time with loved ones. Under SERP, public servants, ages 50 to 59 will be eligible for early retirement through application to the Public Service Commission. Deputy Financial Secretary, Strategic Human Resource Management, Ministry...