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Systems Development Manager in the Ministry Systems Development Manager in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Edson Williams (left), demonstrates the Island Traffic Authority’s Vehicle Management System to Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, at the Ministry on Maxfield Avenue, in Kingston on January 11. Standing (from left) are Managing Director of the ITA, Ludlow Powell and Deputy Superintendent of Police, John Wright. of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Edson Williams (left), demonstrates the Island Traffic Authority’s Vehicle Management System to Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, at the Ministry on Maxfield Avenue, in Kingston on January 11. Standing (from left) are Managing Director of the ITA, Ludlow Powell and Deputy Superintendent of Police, John Wright.

Two New ITA Offices to be Built in May Pen and Savanna-La-Mar

Two new Island Traffic Authority (ITA) offices are to be built in May Pen, Clarendon and Savanna-la Mar, Westmoreland in short order. Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, also indicated that improvements and upgrades are to be made to...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), is greeted by Group Chief Executive Officer at GraceKennedy Limited and Chairman of JAMPRO, Senator Don Wehby (right), on arrival at the launch of the Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) Trade Show at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on January 11. At centre is President of the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association, Metry Seaga.

Industry Minister Commits to Expanding Business Opportunities for Local Companies

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, fits a hat at the Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards Ceremony on July 12, 2016 at the New Kingston Business Centre. (FILE)

Craft Development Institute to be Established

Prime Minster Andrew Holness and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Prime Minister Holness Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Acting Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant, addresses a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner located at 103 Old Hope Road in St. Andrew yesterday (January 11). The press conference provided an overview of the operations of the force in 2016 and outlined strategies for 2017.

Police Cleared Up 57 Per Cent of Murders Last Year

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), signs the agreement formalising the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) authorisation of partial use of Jamaica’s public procurement system for implementing IDB-funded projects. The signing took place at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Wednesday, January 11. Looking on is IDB Country Department Caribbean Group General Manager, Therese Turner-Jones, who also signed.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

IDB Authorises Partial Use of National Procurement System

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has authorised partial use of the national public-procurement system for the acquisition of goods and services for IDB-funded projects. State agencies can now use the procurement guidelines, rather than the IDB’s, once these are outlined in loan and grant agreements for current or impending projects. This undertaking was formalised in an agreement signed by Finance...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (left), listens to Deputy Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant, at the Police Commissioner’s annual devotional exercise, held at the Police Commissioner’s Office on Old Hope Road in St. Andrew, on January 3. FILE

9 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF to Step Up Operations Against Lottery Scamming

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be stepping up its anti-lottery scamming activities this year. Acting Commissioner of Police (ACP), Novelette Grant, said all persons who play a role in the illegal activity will be targeted. These include callers, collectors, transporters, suppliers of lead lists, among others. “Whatever role you play, we are coming after you,” she said at a...

9 years ago Justice

Jamaica Prepared for New Arbitration Law – Chuck

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck said the country is prepared for the advent of the new Arbitration Bill, with the launch of the Mona International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (MICAM) in November. “The launch of this centre will ensure that once the Bill is passed, there will already be an established and modernised venue to host arbitration disputes,”...

Commissioner of the Revenue Protection Divison, Major (Ret’d) Johanna Lewin, addresses the launch of the pilot for the Island Traffic Authority Vehicle Management Registration System at the Transport and Mining Ministry in Kingston on January 11.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

Revenue Protection Department Clamping Down on Fraudulent Motor-Vehicle Documents

The Revenue Protection Department (RPD) is taking a zero-tolerance approach to the production of fraudulent motor-vehicle documents, including fitness and registration certificates, titles and driver’s licences. Commissioner of the RPD, Major (Ret’d) Johanna Lewin, said the RPD has placed 29 matters related to the production of fraudulent documents before the court. She said the department has shut down several mobile...

A section of a roadway leading to the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), at Palisadoes Park, Kingston. (FILE).

9 years ago Education

Debate on Bill to Give CMI University Status Gets Under Way

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (January 10), started debate on legislation to give the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) university status. The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Bill 2016 was piloted by Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry. It will repeal the Caribbean Maritime Institute Act under which the institution operates. Mr. Henry said the legislation provides an opportunity...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. (FILE)

9 years ago Youth

Gov’t Increases Funding to Child-Abuse Hotline

The Government has increased funding to 1-888-PROTECT (776-8328), the hotline set up to receive reports of child abuse, which will enable the service to operate 24 hours. The hotline, set up by the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR), now operates 12 hours per day. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure at...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. (FILE)

9 years ago Justice

House Begins Debate on Arbitration Bill

Debate on the Arbitration Bill, which seeks to provide an effective non-judicial mechanism for settling disputes between contracting parties, got under way in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 10). The Bill, which will repeal the Arbitration Act 1900, was piloted by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. The legislation is based on the provisions of the Model Law...