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Prime Minister of Grenada, the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell, addresses the opening of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in Rose Hall, St. James on May 18.

Ending Poverty the Greatest Challenge – Dr. Mitchell

Prime Minister of Grenada, the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell, says despite achievements over the past decades, ending poverty remains the greatest challenge for vulnerable developing Caribbean states. Addressing the 46th Annual Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Meeting of the Board of...

Minister of Finance and Public Service, and outgoing chairman of the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Board of Governors, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), converses with CDB President, Dr. Warren Smith (left); and incoming chairman, Minister of Finance, Investment and Trade in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Hon. Charles Misick. The occasion was the closing ceremony of the 46th annual meeting of the CDB’s Board of Governors at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Thursday, May 19.

CDB Countries Agree to Accelerate Economic Reforms

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), having a light conversation with Executive Director of the Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust (JCDT), Susan Otuokon, at the opening of a workshop themed: ‘National Parks as Drivers for Socio-economic Development and Nature Conservation’, held at the Hotel Four Seasons in Kingston on May 19.

Jamaica to get German Help to Develop Park

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (2nd right), peruses the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) 2015 Human Development Report on Work with UNDP Resident Representative, Bruno Pouezat (2nd left). The occasion was a Workers Week panel discussion at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston on May 18. Others (from left) are: Executive Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley (left); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden.

Labour Minister says Decent and Safe Work a Priority

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is in discussion with Grenada’s Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Dr. Keith Mitchell (right), at the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Board of Governors Meeting at the Montego Bay Convention on May 18. At centre is Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw.

CDB Delegates Hail First Class Hospitality

Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Energy for All, Rachel Kyte, delivers the William G. Demas Memorial Lecture, during the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) 46th Annual Board of Governors Meeting at the Iberostar Resort in Lilliput, St. James on May 17.

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UN Ready to Help Region Secure Clean Energy Future

Chief Executive Officer of United Nations (UN) Sustainable Energy for All, Rachel Kyte, says her organisation is ready to partner with Caribbean governments and institutions in securing a clean, affordable and reliable energy future. She was delivering the William G. Demas Memorial Lecture at the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) 46th Annual Board of Governors Meeting at the Iberostar Resort in...

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, addresses a ceremony to mark International Nurses’ Day, held recently, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

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Health Ministry to Improve System for Charitable Donations

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry is moving to make it easier for charitable organisations and individuals to support the health sector. He informed that the unit in the Ministry, which deals with such contributions, will be strengthened within the next two to three months. The Minister, who was addressing an International Nurses Day function held...

Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), listens to a point from President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Warren Smith (right), at the opening ceremony of the CDB’s 46th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on May 18. At centre is Financial Secretary, Devon Rowe.

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Public-Private Partnerships Critical for Growth – Minister Shaw

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, is emphasising the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors for the economic growth and prosperity of the countries in the region. Such collaboration, he said, is particularly critical in undertaking structural and sectoral reforms in a challenging fiscal environment. “When we have to undertake tough reforms, which...

Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), listens as President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Warren Smith, addresses the closing press conference of the 46th annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on May 19 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.

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Finance Minister Pleased With Outcomes of CDB Meeting

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he is satisfied with the discussions and outcomes of the 46th annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), which ended today (May 19). Addressing the closing press conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, said participants were involved in...

Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President, Dr. Warren Smith, addresses the 46th annual CDB Board of Governors meeting at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James on May 18.

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Jamaica Emerging as Shining Example – CDB President

President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Warren Smith, says Jamaica is emerging as a shining example of a country that has weathered the storm of severe austerity and is now on the road to economic stability. Addressing the CDB’s 46th annual meeting of Board of Governors at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James on May...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Karl Samuda, addresses a Micro-Finance Institutions meeting, held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on May 18.

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Drafting of Micro Credit Bill far Advanced

The draft Micro Credit Bill, which aims to create an authority to regulate micro financing firms, is in an advanced state. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, at a Micro-Finance Institutions meeting, held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on May 18. He noted that the legislation will assist in the registration...

Director, Child Labour Unit at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and member of the National Planning Committee for National Workers’ Week and Labour Day, Marva Pringle-Ximinnies, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 17, at the company’s head office.

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March for Occupational Safety and Health May 20

Members of the public are invited to participate in a silent march on May 20 to emphasise the importance of occupational safety and health. The march, organised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, will begin at 1F North Street, Downtown Kingston at 10:00 a.m. and end at the Social Security offices at Heroes Circle. Participants will be carrying...