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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in discussion with President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga, at the official opening ceremony for the 43rd staging of Expo Jamaica 2016 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 14.

PM Announces Jamaica House Fellowship

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government plans to establish a Jamaica House Fellowship, which will encourage the country’s young talent to join the public sector. Mr. Holness made the disclosure as he addressed the launch of...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), addresses a press conference at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston earlier this week. Listening is Permanent Secretary, Donovan Stanberry.

Repairs Underway at Long Pond Sugar Factory

Principal Director of Culture in the Creative Industries Policy Division of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dr. Janice Lindsay.

Jamaica to Commemorate World Heritage Day on April 18

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), and Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holiness (2nd left), exchange greetings at the official opening of the 43rd staging of Expo Jamaica 2016 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 14. At centre is wife of the Governor-General, the Most Hon. Lady Allen. The trade show will run until April 17 and is being held at the National Arena and the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.

Gov’t Will Continue to Support Productive Sectors

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the inaugural Mona Debates at the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Mona campus on Thursday, April 14. The debate, held in collaboration with the India High Commission, was to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of Indian Activist, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Senator Aubyn Hill Appointed Investment Ambassador to India

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), and Chairperson of the National Child Month Committee, Dr. Pauline Mullings (left), converse with St. George’s College students (from 3rd left): Delano Headley, Howard Llewellyn, Ajani Lyons and Daniel Harper, following the media launch for Child Month, being commemorated in May, at GraceKennedy Limited’s corporate office, in downtown Kingston, on April 13.

10 years ago Education

National School Feeding Policy Being Implemented in 2016/17 Academic Year

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will implement its National School Feeding Policy during the 2016/17 academic year. State Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says the policy is part of the Government’s undertaking to ensure that children attending school are provided with the appropriate nutrition that will “improve (their) educational outcomes.” He was speaking at the media launch for Child...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addressing journalists at the weekly post-Cabinet media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), on April 13.

10 years ago Information

Gov’t to save $400m in Rental Costs from St. Joseph’s Hospital Redevelopment

The Government is expected to save $400 million annually in lease and rental costs, consequent on the redevelopment of the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kingston. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the redevelopment will result in the provision of office space to accommodate the Ministry of Health’s corporate operations. Additionally, he said the hospital will...

Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), shares a light moment with Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) General Manager, Marlene Street-Forrest, during the University of Technology’s (UTech) Money, Banking and Finance Conference, held at the institution’s main campus in Papine, St. Andrew, on Wednesday, April 13.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Minister Shaw Hails Junior Stock Market’s Success

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, has hailed the success of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Junior Market. He says since its inception in 2009, the Junior Market has, to date, generated over $4.3 billion from trading involving the stocks of the 23 companies listed. Additionally, he said the Index grew from 100 points at the outset,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon to open the 43rd staging of Expo Jamaica 2016, at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 14. Others assisting (from second left) are: President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga; Chief Executive Officer, FLOW, Garry Sinclair; President, Jamaica Promotions Company (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards; and President, Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Michelle Chong.

10 years ago CommercePrime Minister

Gov’t to Appoint Investment Ambassadors

The Government will be appointing investment ambassadors, who will have responsibility for stimulating economic opportunities for Jamaica overseas. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement at the official opening ceremony for the 43rd staging of Expo Jamaica 2016 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 14. “We will be expanding the number of persons,...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House. (FILE)

10 years ago Governor General

Key Pieces of Legislation to be Passed this Fiscal Year

The Government intends to pass several key pieces of legislation this fiscal year to replace Her Majesty the Queen as Head of State, and establish fixed election dates and term limits for the post of Prime Minister. This was outlined in the Throne Speech delivered yesterday (April 14) at Gordon House by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick...

Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, confer in the House of Representatives on April 14, where the 2016/17 Estimates of Expenditure and Revenue Estimates were tabled.

10 years ago Budget 2016/2017Finance & Public Service

$579.93 Billion Budget for 2016/17

The Government is projecting to spend $579.93 billion for the 2016/17 fiscal year. This amount is 28 percent less than the $808 billion Revised budget for financial year 2015/16. Details of the projections are contained in the Estimates of Expenditure, which were tabled in the House of Representatives on Thursday (April 14), by Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon....

Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), converses with University of Technology (UTech) Lecturer, Lloyd Wint, during the institution’s Money, Banking and Finance Conference held at the school’s main campus in Papine, St. Andrew, on Wednesday, April 13.

10 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public Service

Gov’t Partnering With MSMEs on Economic Growth and Job Creation

The Government has given an undertaking to engage micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in a partnership to further spur the administration’s programme of economic growth and job creation. Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is keen on forging this partnership, as it regards MSMEs “as engines of growth.” He pointed out that they are...