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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Digicel Founder, Denis O’Brien, during a reception held in his honour at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Tuesday (January 9).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Digicel Founder, Denis O’Brien, during a reception held in his honour at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Tuesday (January 9).

Prime Minister Holness Lauds Digicel Founder, Denis O’Brien

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed Digicel founder, Denis O’Brien, for his role in establishing the company that has grown to be a major operator in Jamaica’s telecommunications landscape. “[After] Twenty-two years of being in Jamaica, the...
Head, Special Projects Unit, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Philone Mantock.
Head, Special Projects Unit, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Philone Mantock.

Persons Encouraged to Participate in National Crime Victimisation Survey
The Integrity Commission’s Logo.
The Integrity Commission’s Logo.

Eligible Public Officials Urged to Submit Statutory Declarations by March 31
'Stop Child Labour' sign painted in open hand raised.

Jamaica’s Gains in Addressing Child Labour Commended
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), interacts with Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (second left), during Monday’s (January 8) tour the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay, St. James.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), interacts with Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (second left), during Monday’s (January 8) tour the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay, St. James.

Phase-Two Rehabilitation of Charles Gordon Market to Cost $50 Million

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Norma Cooper, display the signed document for her one-bedroom unit in Lima, Adelphi, St. James, on January 8.  Also at the ceremony (from left) are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie and Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for St. James East Central, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Office of the Prime Minister

Government Will Provide Affordable Housing for Poor and Disadvantaged – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains committed to providing affordable housing for the country’s poor and disadvantaged in an equitable and non-partisan manner, through a rigorous vetting process. Mr. Holness, who was speaking at the handover of a one-bedroom unit to 67-year-old Norma Cooper of Lima, Adelphi in St. James on January 8, said the...
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Ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) are encouraged to contact the Strategic Workforce, Planning and Improvement Branch at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service for development of workforce plans.
Finance & Public Service

Assistance for MDAs in Developing Workforce Plans

Ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) are encouraged to contact the Strategic Workforce, Planning and Improvement Branch at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service for assistance in developing workforce plans. Director for the Talent and Knowledge Management Portfolio, Collette Cummings McCausland, told JIS News that although the branch is “fairly new” it is on hand to provide the necessary...
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Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith.
Transport

Transport Authority Ensuring Adherence to New Wrecking Fees

The Transport Authority (TA) is closely monitoring wrecker operators to ensure that they adhere to the new fee structure, says the entity’s Managing Director, Ralston Smith. He warned that “any of those wrecker operators who overcharge will not have anything to do with the Authority”. Under the new standardised rates, which took effect on January 2, the charge for towing...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Foreign Affairs

Blue Mountain Coffee Day a Symbol of Friendship Between Jamaica and Japan – Minister Johnson Smith

Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee (JBMC) Day not only recognises one of the world’s finest coffees but also highlights a unique trade and development partnership between Jamaica and Japan. “This enduring partnership is a testament to the power of shared passions and international friendship nurtured by several coffee stakeholders in both countries,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a sensitisation session with Members of Parliament to address concerns related to the suitability of candidates on the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), held at the Jamaica Conference Centre today (January 9).
LabourSocial Security

Concerns Being Raised About Persons Absconding from SAWP in Canada

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says concerns are being raised regarding the increasing number of Jamaican workers absconding on the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) in Canada. “I am calling on Members of Parliament (MPs) to make sure that you have this conversation with your constituents. When we have our Jamaican workers go on the...
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Minister of Agriculture,  Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), enjoys a good laugh with Executive Director of Devon House, Georgeia Robinson, during Tuesday’s (January 9) launch of the Blue Mountain Coffee Festival, held at Devon House in Kingston.
Agriculture

Coffee Farmers to Be Prioritised – Minister Green

Coffee farmers will be prioritised under the new FACE of Food initiative, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. FACE is the acronym for Food Security, Agribusiness Development, Climate Smart Technologies and Export Expansion. The Minister disclosed that in the next financial year, the Ministry will launch the Crop Restoration and Establishment Programme (CREP), focused on rebuilding...
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