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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), tests one of the wheelchairs donated by the Errol Rattray Evangelistic Association (EREA) in partnership with international non-profit organisations, Free Wheelchair Mission and Ja’ Mobility, at a ceremony held at the Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ in Kingston, on May 19. Others (from left) are: Evangelist Errol Rattray, Chairman of the EREA; Rev. Dr. Peter Garth and EREA Board Member, Sam Cooper. This year the charity will be donating 1,100 wheelchairs to persons islandwide; 550 of which are now available with an additional 550 to be distributed later this year.

Health Ministry to Streamline Donation Process

The Ministry of Health will be streamlining the process to make it easier for local and international charities to donate medical supplies. “Over the next couple of months, we will be strengthening the Secretariat which deals with charities and charitable...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, reads a book from the Bintah Reader series with children from Laura’s Basic School in Kingston. The occasion was the launch of the series at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on May 19.

Intervention Programme for Children 0-4 Years

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

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.

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Labour Minister says Decent and Safe Work a Priority

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says workplace safety and wellness contribute significantly to productivity and efficiency and are key factors in reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development. She noted that the Government is placing priority on securing and maintaining decent and safe work for all Jamaicans through the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill. The Government is...

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.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

CDB Delegates Hail First Class Hospitality

Regional heads and other dignitaries attending the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) 46th annual Board of Governors meeting in Montego Bay, St. James, are hailing the Government and people of Jamaica for the high level of preparation and warm reception. The weeklong meeting, which started on May 16 and ends with a tour of attractions in St. Ann on May 20,...

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.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

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.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

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.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

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.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

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.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

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...