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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), shares a joke with Montego Bay Mayor, Councillor Homer Davis, during the commissioning of the Warsop/John Daggy water supply system in Trelawny on February 10.

$262.7M Earmarked for Improving Trelawny Water Supply

The Government will be spending $262.7 million to improve water supplied to several communities in Trelawny. This, according to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who was speaking at the...

Director of Safety and Security in Schools, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Assistant Superintendent of Police Coleridge Minto.

Students Encouraged to ‘Stay Alert’

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, on tour of Serge Island Dairies in Seaforth, St. Thomas, following the launch of a public relations and advertising campaign for the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS) at the property on Friday, February 10.

Gov’t Targetting Dairy Industry’s Revival

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Dr. Andrew Wheatley (left), converses with Microsoft’s Director of Corporate, External and Legal Affairs for Latin America, Marlon Fetzner, during a digital innovation conference, organized by the technology firm’s local office, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday, February 9.

Gov’t Recommits to Curtailing Cybercrimes

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (third left), unveils signage at Wolmer’s High School for Girls in Kingston for a solar photovoltaic system that was installed at the institution by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica. The occasion was a symbolic presentation ceremony at the school on February 10. Looking on (from left) are: School Board Chairman, Lincoln McIntyre; Principal, Colleen Montague; Head Girl, Shanae Christian; ninth grade student, Suen Chong; and Manager of the PCJ’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department, Dr. Peter Ruddock.

Gov’t to Implement New Energy Efficiency Programme

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Acting Coordinator for Medical Technology Services at the National Public Health Laboratory in Kingston, Michelle Maylor-Archat (left), peer through microscopes during a tour of the institution on Friday, February 10. The tour followed the presentation of a newly acquired Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machine, valued approximately $6.4 million (US$50,000), to the Laboratory by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). Also pictured is Chief Medical Technologist in the Cytology Department, Cecile Appiah.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

National Public Laboratory Gets New Equipment

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO), on Friday (February 10), presented a new Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machine to the National Public Health Laboratory in Kingston. The equipment, valued approximately $6.4 million (US$50,000), will boost the lab’s capability to test for the Zika and Chikungunya viruses by enabling it to better analyse blood samples. The...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents former National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Director, Beverly Hall-Taylor, with her Legacy Award at the NCSC’s 40th anniversary awards ceremony held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday, February 8.

9 years ago Social Security

National Senior Citizen Policy Revision to be Completed in 2017/18 Fiscal Year

Revision of the National Senior Citizens Policy is expected to be completed during the 2017/18 fiscal year. Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the Concept Note, a summary of the projects to be undertaken and targets to be achieved, has been reviewed by the Cabinet’s Human Resource Committee. “This revised Policy will help us to revisit issues...

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

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

Public Procurement Training and Certification Series Launched

The Finance and the Public Service Ministry has launched Jamaica’s first accredited public procurement training and certification series. The engagement, being done in partnership with the International Procurement Institute (INPRI), will cover key concepts, principles and applications in Public Sector Procurement (PSP). It comprises four levels and will outline the internationally accepted best practices and developments in electronic government procurement....

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fifth left) and Lady Allen (sixth right), pose with members of the Diplomatic Corps following a cocktail reception and dinner hosted in honour of the diplomats at King’s House on February 9. Also pictured are: Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (4th left). and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Dr. José Tomas Ares (5th right). The event was part of activities marking Diplomatic Week 2017, from February 5 to 10, under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships’.

9 years ago

Diplomatic Corps in Jamaica Hailed

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has hailed the fundamental role which he says diplomats continue to play in maintaining strong relations between Jamaica and the various countries they represent. He noted that the just concluded Diplomatic Week celebrations helped to illustrate Jamaica’s gratitude for their continued support and valuable interactions. The Governor-General was addressing a cocktail...

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Keith Duncan, addressing a briefing at the Sagicor Life Builiding in New Kingston on Tuesday, December 13. (FILE)

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

EPOC to Monitor Implementation of Key IMF Benchmarks

The Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) will be monitoring the Government’s implementation of two key benchmarks under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Precautionary Stand By Arrangement (PSBA) for the January to March quarter. Co-Chair, Keith Duncan, said these are the drafting of a Consultation Paper for a Crisis Resolution Framework, and the establishment of a Financial Inclusion Council. He was...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy.

9 years ago Commerce

UWI, JIPO To Stage Entrepreneurial Workshops

The University of West Indies (UWI) and Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) will stage a series of workshops under the Regional Entrepreneurial Assets Commercialization Hub (REACH) Project, from February 13 to 17 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. The workshops will target current and prospective entrepreneurs who will be provided with technical skills training in business planning, development,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Gov’t Fast-Tracking Implementation of DNA Act Regulations

The Government will be fast-tracking the implementation of accompanying regulations for the DNA Evidence Act during the 2017/18 legislative year. This is expected to, among other things, facilitate the activation of the National DNA Register that will be pivotal in forensic investigations by the police. National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, made the disclosure while speaking with journalists following Thursday’s...