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Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Ambassador Masanori Nakano, during Wednesday’s (April 12), signing ceremony for the implementation of a $348.9 million (¥300 million/US$2.7 million) grant-funded three-year ‘Project to Promote Energy Efficiency in Caribbean Countries’ at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Ambassador Masanori Nakano, during Wednesday’s (April 12), signing ceremony for the implementation of a $348.9 million (¥300 million/US$2.7 million) grant-funded three-year ‘Project to Promote Energy Efficiency in Caribbean Countries’ at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

More Than 50% of Electricity Demand to be Supplied by Renewables

The Government is projecting that within two years, more than half of Jamaica’s electricity demand, totalling nearly 700 megawatts will be generated from renewable  sources. According to Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, this is based on the...
Harmony of the Seas, the world
Harmony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, makes inaugural call at the Falmouth pier in Trelawny in November 2016.

US$14 Million to Upgrade Port Facilities in Ocho Rios
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Michael Henry. (FILE)
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Michael Henry. (FILE)

Large Cargo Aircraft for Vernamfield
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), speaks with Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica (YEA) President, Ricardo James, at a policy proposal forum staged by the association on April 12 at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) headquarters in New Kingston.
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), speaks with Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica (YEA) President, Ricardo James, at a policy proposal forum staged by the association on April 12 at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) headquarters in New Kingston.

Minister Shaw Looks to Reduce Time Frame for Gov’t Access to Dormant Bank Accounts
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw.
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw.

Work to be Completed Soon on Merger for Gaming Commission

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Work Being Done in Resort Towns on Behalf of the People

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says work being carried out in the resort areas is being done on behalf of the people, and not solely in the name of tourism. “When we develop ourselves and when we develop our communities we provide the avenue for visitor appreciation and guest satisfaction. We are not upgrading the resort areas for tourists...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry. (FILE)
Transport

Work to Begin this Year on Expansion of Ian Fleming Airport

Work is slated to begin this year on the expansion of the runway at the Ian Fleming International Airport in Boscobel, St. Mary. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, said the project will enable the airport to accommodate larger aircraft. “The basic point of Ian Fleming becoming an international airport (is) to accept the American Eagle, (which) means...
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The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) listens to a point being made by the Director of Standards and Harmonisation at the World Anti-Doping Agency, Tim Ricketts, during a meeting at her New Kingston office.
Sport

Grange: WADA pleased with JADCO

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has said that the World Anti-Doping Agency is pleased with the operations of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission. The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission executes the national anti-doping in sports programme. Minister Grange made the revelation this afternoon (Thursday) after meeting with a delegation from WADA. Minister Grange said: “WADA has...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a ceremony for the handover of the upgraded Brown’s Hall Primary School in St. Catherine on April 12.
Education

Gov’t Spending $300 Million to Repair Primary Schools

The Government is spending more than $300 million to carry out repairs at primary schools across the island. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said that at least three or four institutions in each of the 63 constituencies will be targeted for “further maintenance and upgrading”. He was addressing the handover of an expansion project...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE)
Education

Cumberland High School to Get Asst. Dean of Discipline

The Government has moved to tighten discipline and security at the Portmore-based Cumberland High School, in St. Catherine. According to Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, the school will be assigned an Assistant Dean of Discipline, and a perimeter fence will be erected at the school. The Minister said following reports of disruption of normal...
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JUTC Buses
Transport

JUTC to Manage LNG Pilot

A proposal is being finalised for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) to manage a pilot project to determine the feasibility of transforming the publicly owned bus service to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel platform. This was disclosed by Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, during his contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives...
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