The third leg of the National Clean-Up Programme will get under way in West Central St. Andrew on today, (June 10). The five-day exercise will involve the removal of garbage and bulk waste such as old cars, furniture and appliances. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is expected to join his constituents in the clean-up activity, which will start...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is to examine the monetary support provided to foster families, under the Foster Care Services programme. “We hope to go to Cabinet at some time during the course of the year in relation to the monetary support,” said Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green. He was speaking during his contribution...

The Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB) will be staging a housing seminar on June 22 to facilitate discussions on how the housing sector can impact economic development. Themed: ‘Achieving Economic Growth through Investment in the Housing Sector’, the event, to be held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, will feature presentations and a panel discussion with stakeholders and representatives...

A Micro, Small and Medium-size Enterprise (MSME) Division is to be established within the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, said the department will focus on policy development, coordination and consultation. He informed that an organisational specialist has been engaged to prepare the necessary submissions to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service...

Some $30 million has been allocated by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information for an early intervention programme for young children and their mothers. State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green, said the Ministry will be collaborating with the Ministries of Health, and Labour and Social Security for the implementation of the programme to provide stimulation for children...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the twin threats of money laundering and terrorism financing are clear dangers to regional prosperity. Addressing the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Plenary and Working Groups Meeting at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, in St. James on June 8, Mrs. Williams...

The Ministry of Transport and Mining, Hon. Michael Henry, is preparing a submission which will be sent to the Public Investment Management Committee, following the completed feasibility studies for the new Portmore Transportation Hub. The hub is estimated to cost just over £47 million (J$8.5 billion), the Portfolio Minister told the House of Representatives yesterday (June 8). Making his contribution to...