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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry (4th right), cuts ribbon to officially reopen the Alpart refinery in Nain, St. Elizabeth, on November 24. Assisting are officials of new owners Jiquan Iron and Steel of China and the previous operators UC Rusal of Russia. At third left is former Minister of Mining, Mr. Phillip Paulwell.

Chinese Company Takes Charge of Alpart

Alumina Partners of Jamaica (Alpart), at Nain in St. Elizabeth, was officially handed over to the Chinese company, Jiquan Iron and Steel (JISCO), on November 24, with production set to begin within the next six months. The plant, which was...

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

Jamaica mourns with the people of Cuba on the death of former President Fidel Castro

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable
Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP — Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

Prime Minister Receives Full Brief on Islandwide Mitigation Works

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left), breaks ground for a ‘water shop’ at Pennants, in Clarendon, on November 24. Others (from left) are General Manager for Engineering at Rural Water Supply Limited, Douglas Wilson; Councillor for the Chapelton Division, Florette Stewart; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Denzil Thorpe; and CEO of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, Rowhan Blake.

Ground Broken for Water Shop in Pennants, Clarendon

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (FILE)

UNESCO Provides Some $10 Million in Grant Funding for Projects

In this file photo, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (right); and Negotiating Officer at the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) representing Public Sector Pharmacists, Elvis Lennon (centre); sign the Heads of Agreement for the 2015/2017 contract period.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Three Health Groups Sign Heads of Agreement

The Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA), the Health Education and Promotion Officers, and the Matrons and Assistant Matrons in Infirmaries are the latest public-sector groups to sign the Heads of Agreement for the 2015/17 contract period. The associations signed during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service on Thursday, November 24. State Minister, Hon. Rudyard...

His Excellency, The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J, Governor-General

9 years ago Executive

GG Reappoints Jamaica Privy Council

Governor-General the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen has reappointed the members of the Jamaica Privy Council with effect from September 3, 2016, following consultations with Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The Privy Council members who will advise The Governor-General are: • The Honourable Mr. Justice Paul Harrison, OJ, CD – Senior Member • The Honourable Dennis Lalor, OJ, Hon. Ll. D...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange

9 years ago Culture

Message from the Hon. Olivia Grange to Mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2016

On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, I wish to speak especially to our men. I know that some of you turn away at the mention of the phrases “gender violence” and “women’s issues”. It’s not that you are all bad and do not care. I know it’s because you don’t see a place for yourselves...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), listens to pharmacist with the National Health Fund (NHF), Carleen Wilson (centre), as he views an inventory of drugs at the Kitson Town Health Centre, in St. Catherine, yesterday (November 23). Occasion was the opening of a Drug Serv Pharmacy, at the facility. At right is Chief Executive Officer of the NHF, Everton Anderson.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t Implementing Policy to Ease Long Wait for Drugs

The Government is implementing a policy to ease the long wait at public pharmacies by contracting private entities for the dispensing of drugs to persons who obtain prescriptions from State-run facilities. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said starting next month, the National Health Fund (NHF), will be engaging private pharmacies, through a pilot project, where a person,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), makes a point to Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams, at the opening ceremony of the Regional Security Conference held on November 22 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies (UWI). Others (from left) are Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Martha Cecilia Jaber and Deputy Principal, UWI Open Campus, Professor Julie Meeks.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Dismantling of Gangs Critical in Fight Against Crime – Montague

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the dismantling of criminal gangs and degrading their capacity is an important element in the Government’s fight against crime. Minister Montague, who was addressing the opening of the Regional Security Conference on November 22 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, said it is estimated that 70 per cent of murders in Jamaica are...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets sixth-form student, Ardenne High School, Joelle Notice (right), during the launch of The Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children, at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, on November 24. At centre is teacher, Ardenne High School, Caniggia Palmer.

9 years ago Prime Minister

Government to Protect Human Rights of Jamaicans

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has reiterated the Government’s commitment to protect the human rights of Jamaicans and to reduce the country’s crime rate. The Prime Minister noted that representatives from Amnesty International were in the island recently, and he reassured them that the country stands committed “to protect, preserve and advance human rights in Jamaica and that...

Senior Advisor to the Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forrest (left), speaking at the opening of a Commonwealth Telecoms Organisation (CTO) Cyber-Standards Workshop, on November 24 at The Jamaica Pegasus, in Kingston. Seated at right is Secretary General of the CTO, Shola Taylor.

9 years ago Technology

Government Employees Being Trained in Cybersecurity

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, through its Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), will be training 80 Government information and communications technology (ICT) experts over the next two days. Sponsored by the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) and the Ministry, the training workshop is aimed at enhancing the education of these ICT professionals in basic cyber standards that should be...