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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. (File photo)

Gov’t Addressing Court Delays

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government is focused on addressing delays in the courts as part of the fight against crime. “My objective is to set certain targets so that we can seek to achieve that. I have...

CEO/Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese (left) and Sir Charles Montgomery K.B.E, Director General of Border Force UK (centre), signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), between Jamaica and the United Kingdom (UK). The MOU will strengthen the current partnership between the Jamaica Customs Agency and the UK’s Border Force. Viewing the proceeding is British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mr. David Fitton.

Jamaica Customs and UK Border Force strengthens partnerships with signing of Memorandum of Understanding

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (right), addresses the large gathering at the National Security Conference on Citizen Security held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday, July 21.

Minister Montague Pleased with Turnout for Security Conference

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton addresses Town Hall Meeting at the Sandy Bank Primary School in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, on July 21. He announced that Jamaica will shortly be participating in a number of clinical trials with a view to finding a vaccine to treat the Zika Virus.

Jamaica Takes Part in Clinical Trials for Zikv

Project Consultant for the Seville Emancipation Jubilee, Joan Seagears (right), has a good laugh during her address at a recent JIS Think Tank, where she provided details about the Emancipation Jubilee slated for Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann, from July 31 into Emancipation Day, August 1. Area Sales Director for Jewel Resorts, Charmaine Deane; and Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) Special Projects Director and Archaeologist, Dorrick Gray, share the moment.

6,000 Expected to Attend Emancipation Jubilee

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

10 years ago Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Satisfied With Assurances

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has indicated his satisfaction with Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’s assurances that his Government is taking the necessary steps to address the immigration challenges faced by some Jamaicans travelling to that country. He said the Trinidadian Government, led by Dr the Hon. Keith Rowley, has agreed to effectively implement...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in dialogue with Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, during a reception hosted in Dr. Rowley’s honour at Vale Royal on July 20. (File)

10 years ago Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Says Cooperation to be Given Priority

The Prime Ministers of Jamaica and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago have agreed to prioritise the Framework Bilateral Cooperation agreement currently under consideration, to enable enhanced dialogue and cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, yesterday (July 21), said the agreement...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (left); General Manager, Country Department, Caribbean Group, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones (centre), sign the loan agreement for the US$100 million Financial System Reform Support Programme, during a ceremony at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston, yesterday (July 21). Standing is Senior Negotiations Officer, International Programme, Management Branch, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Nadine James and at right is Executive Director, IDB, Jerry Butler.

10 years ago Finance & Public ServiceVision 2030

US$100 Million to Boost Investment

The Government has received a US$100-million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), to increase access to financing for firms and individuals as well as improving the regulation and supervision of the country’s financial system. Dubbed the ‘Financial System Reform Support Programme’, the initiative seeks to promote private investment and reduce the cost of, and the perceived level of difficulty...

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (centre), is welcomed by Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority, Nii Odunton (left), when he arrived at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, yesterday (July 21), to participate in the 22nd Session of the Authority. Also pictured is President of the Assembly of the Authority, Milan Meetarbhan.

10 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Praised for Hosting Intl Seabed Authority

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, has praised Jamaica on its role as host country of the International Seabed Authority, which serves to protect the region’s marine resources. “Trinidad and Tobago is very satisfied that the Government of Jamaica is providing an enabling environment for the proper conduct of the activities of...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (standing 2nd right) observes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the provision of capacity building and development support to beneficiaries under the HEART Trust/NTA’s Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Programme. The signatories are Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (seated 2nd left); and Executive Director of the Heart Trust NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley (seated 2nd right). Others looking on (seated from left) are Manager, Business Advisory Services, JBDC, Althea West-Myers and Senior Director, Workforce Development and Employment, Heart Trust/ NTA, Denworth Finnikin. Standing (from left) are Director General, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Vivian Brown; and Chairman, HEART Trust/ NTA Board, Maxine Wilson. The MoU was signed at the launch of the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Programme on July 21 at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.

10 years ago Education

Heart/NTA Provides $14.23 Million in Grant Funding to MSMEs

The HEART Trust/NTA is providing $14.23 million in grant funding to six Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The funds, for the acquisition of equipment, technologies, capacity-building services and technical assistance, are being facilitated through the agency’s ‘General MSME Support’ component of the MSME Programme, which was launched today (July 21) at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston. The six...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport on July 17, for the start of an Official Visit to the island which concluded yesterday (July 21).

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Accepts Invitation to Visit Trinidad

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has formally accepted an invitation from Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, to visit his country at the earliest opportunity for continuation of bilateral discussions. At a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston yesterday, (July 21), to close out his...

(From left) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; President of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), Olivier Tretout take a ride on a container-handling gantry crane during a tour of the Port of Kingston, on July 20.

10 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterTransport

Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) in Talks to Bring More Ships to Port of Kingston

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) is in talks to bring additional shipping to the Port of Kingston. “Some (discussions) will be bearing fruit pretty soon; by August. The connections they have with these various lines... they’ll bring certain international efficiencies to the port,”...