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Co-Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, addresses EPOC’s monthly media briefing, held on July 13, at Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited’s head office, in New Kingston.

Positive Trend in Revenue

Jamaica continues to see a positive trend in revenue and grants, totalling $70.1 billion in May, significantly ahead of budget. This was revealed by Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Co-Chair, Richard Byles, at a monthly briefing at Sagicor Life’s offices...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, closes the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 12.

Government Will Take Decisive Action to Tackle Crime – Samuda

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange delivering her speech in the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 12. At left is Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry.

Marcus Garvey’s Boyhood Home to be Restored

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

Review of all Sporting Entities

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (2nd right), having a light discussion with Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Commissioner of Jamaica Customs Agency, Major Richard Reese (right), during the official launch of the Port Authority of Jamaica’s (PAJ) Port Community System (PCS) on July 12, at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston. Others (from left) are: President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PAJ, Professor Gordon Shirley, and Project Manager for port operations management facilitator, SOGET SA, Benoit Basset.

Port Authority of Jamaica Launches Port Community System (PCS) to Improve Operations

Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen (left), in discussion with Director, Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11.

10 years ago National Security and PeaceTransport

JCF Busy on the Roads

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recorded over 200,000 breaches of the Road Traffic Act up to June of this year. This was disclosed by Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11. Senior Superintendent...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated fourth left); Lady Allen (seated fifth left), and officials of the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards with the 13 recipients of the awards (back row) from the County of Middlesex, at a ceremony held on July 12, at the Caymanas Golf and Country Club, in St. Catherine.

10 years ago Executive

Governor-General Hails Initiators of GGAA

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has hailed the initiators, sponsors and coordinators of the 25-year-old Governor –General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA). He said the reasons for the award scheme to last for a quarter century had to do with the “firm foundations” that were established at the inception in 1991, under the late former Governor-General, Sir Howard...

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

10 years ago Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Holness Congratulates New UK Prime Minister

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has congratulated Hon. Theresa May on her appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In a letter sent today (Wednesday, July 13), Prime Minister Holness said “Jamaica and the United Kingdom have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship built on strong historical links and close bonds of...

10 years ago CultureGender Affairs

Cabinet Approves Members of NCR

Cabinet has approved 12 members to serve on the National Council on Reparations (NCR), which will be co-chaired by Professor Verene Shepherd and Lalaeta Davis Mattis. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during her contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 12. The other members of...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

10 years ago Local Government

Local Government Minister Visits Trelawny July 14

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, will visit Trelawny on Thursday, July 14, to tour the Clarks Town Market, the Infirmary and meet with members of the Parish Council. Since taking office in March of this year, the Minister has embarked on a campaign to familiarise himself with the operations of local authorities islandwide, including the...

Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen (right), responds to questions by journalists during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, on July 11. At left is Communication Officer in the Corporate Communication Unit of the JCF, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Motorists Urged to Stop Using Flashing Blue and Red Lights

The Police are urging motorists to desist from using flashing lights that replicate emergency vehicles. Under the law, emergency lights are to be used only by the Police, the Jamaica Fire Brigade, and ambulances. Blue lights are used by the Police, while other emergency services use red lights. The call came from Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), inspects craft items at the Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards Ceremony, held on July 12, at the New Kingston Business Centre. Others (from second left) are Craft Coordinator at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Violet Crutchley; Director of the Organization of American States (OAS) Country Office, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel, and Executive Director of TPDCo, Dennis Hickey.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Ministry to Empower Jamaican Artisans

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Ministry is aiming to cut the massive number of imported art and craft items, by empowering Jamaican artisans. Addressing a Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards ceremony on July 12, at the New Kingston Business Centre, the Minister said the Government will be placing more emphasis on the development of the creative...