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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), in conversation with Head of the Department of Internal Medicine and consultant nephrologist, Dr. Curtis Yeats (centre) and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Smikle, during a tour of the medical records department of the Cornwall Regional Hospital, in Montego Bay, on April 28.

Changes Coming at Public Health Institutions

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says operational changes are to be implemented at the island’s public health institutions, to improve service delivery and better co-ordinate links between government health entities. “What we want to do is try...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

All Jamaicans must join in the fight against Crime

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), in conversation with Minister of Energy, Science and Technology and Member of Parliament for South Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, during a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, April 28, for the development of a $7 billion residential subdivision in Innswood St. Catherine, through a joint venture of government-owned company, SCJ Holdings Limited and architectural firm, Rivi Gardner and Associates.

Ground Broken for $7 Billion Housing Development at Innswood

Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Mrs. Rosalee Gage-Grey, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on April 27. (File)

CDA Providing Counselling Following Deaths of Children

Minister without Portfolio (Water, Works and Housing) in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (2nd right), is shown details of the proposed Rio Cobre water treatment plant, to be built in Content, St. Catherine, by the National Water Commission’s (NWC) Chief Engineer, Garth Jackson (2nd left), during a visit to the project site on Wednesday, April 27. Looking on (from left) are: Engineering Manager, Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Peter Clarke; and NWC President, Mark Barnett.

Gov’t to Spend $20 Billion on Water Projects in St. Catherine

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on April 27.

10 years ago Youth

Youth Minister of State Supports Call by CDA Head

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is supporting the call by head of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Rosalee Gage-Grey, for greater corporate involvement in development projects being undertaken by the agency. Mr. Green said the call is significant, as the support from corporate Jamaica would impact a very important area of ...

10 years ago Prime Minister

PM Calls for Partnerships in Growth Thrust

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is emphasising the need for partnerships in the Government’s growth thrust, stating that the welfare of Jamaicans will remain a priority in the process. “It is a partnership where we work together and the benefits of the partnership will be shared equitably and fairly. You have a role to play in growth and...

Energy, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley. (FILE)

10 years ago Technology

Technology Minister Wants More Females in ICT

Energy, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is underscoring the need for greater female involvement in the field of information and communication technology (ICT). Speaking at the Girls in ICT Day seminar and exhibition, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston, on April 28, Dr. Wheatley acknowledged the role of local women in the industry, but...

Team Leader, Caribbean Energy Information Systems (CEIS) Department, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Curtis Deenah.

10 years ago Agriculture

CEIS Broadens Regional Network

The Caribbean Energy Information Systems (CEIS) Department of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) has increased its regional network with the recent addition of The Cayman Islands. The regional energy information network now coordinates the gathering and dissemination of energy information for 19 Caribbean countries. Information provided assists in guiding policy decisions; creating awareness as it relates to the sustainable use...

10 years ago Education

Youth Ministry to Launch National Campaign in May

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Ministry is to launch a national campaign – ‘Our Children Jamaica’ - in May, to underscore the Government’s commitment to the protection of children. “There is no doubt that for the Government, children are our number one priority. So for Child's Month (May), we...

10 years ago Commerce

JBDC to Stage Small Business Expo on May 12

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will stage its annual Small Business Exposition and Conference on Thursday (May 12), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The event, which is in its ninth year, will be held under the theme: ‘Opening the Door to Financing Opportunities’. Corporate Communications Manager at the JBDC, Suzette Campbell, said focus will be placed...

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

STATIN Using Technology to Improve Efficiency

Director General at the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy, says the entity has been making use of technology to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations. She informed, for example, that the entity has converted to an electronic data collection system, which has made the process of gathering information speedier and easier. “So, for household surveys and CPI...