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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left) and Medical Entomologist in the Ministry of Health, Sherine Huntley-Jones (second left), point to mosquito larvae in an abandoned tyre on a vacant lot being used as an illegal garage, in Portland. Looking on are Regional Environmental Health Officer in the Ministry of Health, Karen Brown (second right) and Chief Public Health Inspector, Portland, Lorenzo Hume. Occasion was a recent clean-up exercise in Port Antonio.

Illegal Garages to be Targeted in Clean-Up Drive

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says he will be targeting unregulated garages during the ongoing national clean-up campaign. The Minister also said that owners of land being used as illegal dumps will also be targeted....

Director of Science and Technology at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Dwight Ramdon, during an interview with the JIS News on on Wednesday June 8, 2016.

JANAAC Helping to Facilitate Trade

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Lester 'Mike' Henry, makes his presentation in the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8.

CMI to Offer Degree in Mechatronics in September

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles.

Revenue Inflows Above Target in April

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the Ministry’s ‘Keep the Children Safe from Sexual Violence’ forum, which was held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday, April 12.

Youth Ministry to Deal with Street Children

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Michael Henry. (FILE)

10 years ago Sectoral Debate 2016/2017Transport

JUTC to Roll Out Rural Pilot Service

Beginning September, the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be rolling out a three-route operation in sections of the rural area. The pilot will be extended from Old Harbour in St. Catherine to near Clarendon/Manchester, including school routes in and around May Pen, particularly the Garvey Maceo High School in Southwest Clarendon. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike...

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie (third right) giving a hand to a work crew to put an old refrigerator into a truck for it to be removed. The removal is part of an eight day clean-up campaign for the parish of Portland (June 4).

10 years ago Health & WellnessLocal Government

National Clean-Up Drive Moves to West Central St. Andrew

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...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)

10 years ago EducationSectoral Debate 2015/2016

Review of Money Given to Foster Families

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...

10 years ago HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

JMB Stages Housing Seminar on June 22

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...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, opens the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 7.

10 years ago AgricultureCommerceSectoral Debate 2016/2017

Ministry to Establish MSME Division

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...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), interacts with students from schools in Kingston, during a special Children’s Day event organised by the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) on May 13, at St. William Grant Park, downtown Kingston.

10 years ago EducationSectoral Debate 2016/2017

$30 Million for Early Intervention Programme

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...

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

State Minister says Money Laundering can Affect Regional Prosperity

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...