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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), uses a laptop to access the Open Data Portal at its launch on June 24, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), in Kingston. Country Manager of the World Bank, Galina Sotirova (left), looks on. In the background (from left) are: Chief Information Officer in the Ministry, Louis Shallal and Director, Technology, Gary Campbell.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), uses a laptop to access the Open Data Portal at its launch on June 24, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), in Kingston. Country Manager of the World Bank, Galina Sotirova (left), looks on. In the background (from left) are: Chief Information Officer in the Ministry, Louis Shallal and Director, Technology, Gary Campbell.

Global Open Data Index Ranking Improves

Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, at the launch of...
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), presents the winning trophy to Campion College team members (from second left), Jenine Shepherd, Jillian Edwards and Maliic Graham, who copped first place in the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Schools Energy Programme competition, at the awards ceremony on June 24, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in New Kingston.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), presents the winning trophy to Campion College team members (from second left), Jenine Shepherd, Jillian Edwards and Maliic Graham, who copped first place in the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Schools Energy Programme competition, at the awards ceremony on June 24, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in New Kingston.

Young Jamaicans Urged to Join Energy Revolution
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), in discussion with Country Manager of the World Bank, Galina Sotirova (left), at the official launch of the Open Data Portal, on June 24, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), in Kingston. Others are (from left): Director, Technology, Gary Campbell and Chief Information Officer, Louis Shallal.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), in discussion with Country Manager of the World Bank, Galina Sotirova (left), at the official launch of the Open Data Portal, on June 24, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), in Kingston. Others are (from left): Director, Technology, Gary Campbell and Chief Information Officer, Louis Shallal.

Free Government Data Online
Director General at STATIN, Carol Coy, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 15.
Director General at STATIN, Carol Coy, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 15.

Jamaica Leads Region in Surveys
Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton (L) and Mr. Rohan Miller (R), President & CEO, Sagicor Investments share a light moment during the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run presentation ceremony held on June 23, 2016, at the Cornwall Regional Hospital board room. JA$16 million worth of equipment and medical supplies was officially handed over to the Cornwall Regional Hospital from the proceeds from the 2015 Sigma Corporate Run. Sagicor also donated directional and welcome signs to the hospital.
Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton (L) and Mr. Rohan Miller (R), President & CEO, Sagicor Investments share a light moment during the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run presentation ceremony held on June 23, 2016, at the Cornwall Regional Hospital board room. JA$16 million worth of equipment and medical supplies was officially handed over to the Cornwall Regional Hospital from the proceeds from the 2015 Sigma Corporate Run. Sagicor also donated directional and welcome signs to the hospital.

JA$16M worth of Equipment & Medical Supplies Donated to the Cornwall Regional Hospital from Proceeds of the 2015 Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run

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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre), emphasizes a point while addressing managers and staff at the Ministry’s St. Mary parish office in Port Maria on June 23. The occasion was a familiarization visit by Mrs. Robinson.
Labour

Labour Minister says Ministry can be Part of Growth Agenda

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, believes the Ministry of Labour and Social Security can be repositioned as a flagship component within the Government’s economic growth agenda. “I believe that if we fulfil our mandate by advancing programmes that are already in place and complementing these with others, we can truly make a difference in the lives of the Jamaican people,”...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, expresses his confidence in the Chairman, Tourism Linkages Council, Adam Stewart, during the meeting of the council at the Ministry
CultureTourism

Gov’t Strengthening Visitor Safety and Cultural Experience

The Government is implementing measures to improve the security and cultural experience of visitors and boost the country’s ranking in world travel indices. This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett during a meeting of the expanded Tourism Linkages Council at the Ministry of Tourism offices in New Kingston on June 23. He informed that Jamaica was ranked 76...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the 2016 Governor General’s Achievement Award recipient, Delion Daniel Bowes of St. Elizabeth with his award, during the presentation ceremony, held at the Wexford Hotel in Montego Bay, on June 23. Mr. Bowes was among 15 persons from the County of Cornwall who were recognized for exemplary achievements and community service.
Governor General

G-G Urges Jamaicans to Embrace Spirit of Volunteerism

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says Jamaicans should continue to embrace the spirit of volunteerism, and give service to family, youth and education, so as to build better and stronger communities. Addressing the 25th Anniversary presentation ceremony of the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) for the County of Cornwall at the Wexford Hotel, Montego Bay, on June...
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State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), accepts a plant from Carolyn Sangster, on behalf of members of the graduating class of 2016 at the Black River Preparatory School in St. Elizabeth. Mr. Green was guest speaker at the ceremony, which took place on Thursday, June 23.
Education

Support for Primary-School Students

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says he will be placing much emphasis on supporting primary-school students across the constituency. Addressing the annual graduation ceremony of the Black River Preparatory School in St. Elizabeth on June 23, Mr.  Green said this is aimed at encouraging excellence among the students. “As Member of Parliament for South West...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), addresses a recent press briefing at the end of a Fisheries Retreat and the 10th Ministerial Council Meeting of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) at Iberostar Rose Hall Suites in Montego Bay. Others (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry.
Agriculture

Gov’t to Fast-Track Fisheries Bill

The Fisheries Bill, aimed at protecting the multimillion-dollar industry and safeguarding the welfare of fisherfolk is to be brought to Parliament shortly. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, who gave the commitment, said he intends to ensure that passage of the legislation is expedited. He was addressing a press briefing at the close of the two-day...
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