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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, emphasises a point as he addresses the House of Representatives.

Finance Minister Meeting with Principals of Noranda

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, is meeting with the Principals of Bauxite Company today (March 30) to discuss specific issues regarding the company. Among the issues on the tabled are: the recent filing of bankruptcy...

The Hon. Senator Ruel Reid, CD, Minister of Education, Youth and Information.

Cabinet Commences Three Days of Consultations

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is accompanied by National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Executive Director, Colonel Daniel Pryce (second left), and Regional Operations Manager, Adrian Grant (right), on a tour of the Riverton City Landfill, in Kingston, on March 24.

Many Entities Interested in Managing Riverton Landfill

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), is greeted by Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, Norman Allen (second left), at the JTA’s 15th Annual Education Conference, held at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf Resort, in St. Ann, on March 29.

Civics to be Re-Introduced in Schools

Taking the oath of office at the swearing in ceremony held at King’s House yesterday (March 29) were: Mr. Frank Williams (Top Left) and Miss Carol Edwards (Bottom Left), who will serve as Judges of the Appeal Court; Miss Carolyn Tie (Top Right), who will serve as Puisne Judge in the Supreme Court; and Mrs. Stephane Jackson Haisley (Bottom Right), who will act as Master- in-Chambers.

Four Judges Sworn into Office

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is in conversation with former Ambassador to the United Nations, Ambassador KG Anthony Hill. Occasion was the Third National Communication and Presentations of Outcomes 1 and 3, as well as the Biennial Update Report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Mona Visitors Lodge on March 29.

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Gov’t to Empower Poor and Vulnerable Against Climate Change

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the Government is prepared to do even more “at the grassroots level” to empower the poor and vulnerable to cope with the effects of climate change. He said the poor and vulnerable, including women and children, must be enabled to adapt to “some of...

Executive Director of the Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities, Christine Rodriguez (centre), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, yesterday (March 29). Others (from left) are: Development Manager, Marilyn McKoy (left) and President, Sonia Jackson.

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JAID Calls for Assessment of More Children

The Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities (JAID) is calling for the assessment of more children who are classified as slow learners, as this may be an indication of intellectual disability (ID). Executive Director of JAID, Christine Rodriguez, said the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has several points in the education system, where children with characteristics of ID can be...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), exchanges greetings with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry, during the opening ceremony for the annual St. Mary Agri-Expo on March 28, at the Gray’s Inn Sports Complex in Annotto Bay.

10 years ago Agriculture

Minister Samuda Announces Expansion of Agro-Parks Project

The agro-parks project is being expanded with some 3,000 acres of irrigated lands at Ebony Park and Spring Plain in Clarendon to be available for production shortly. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, made the disclosure, while addressing the St. Mary Agri-Expo held at the Gray's Inn Complex in Annotto Bay on March 28. He informed...

In this file photo, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), speaks to young footballers at the launch of the Digicel Kickstart Clinic 2016, at the Whole Life Sports Centre, Devon Road, in Kingston.

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Sport Minister Wants Digicel Kickstart Clinic Replicated

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, wants to see the Digicel Kickstart Clinic replicated in educational institutions and organisations. “The Digicel Kickstart Clinic is not just a template for corporate Jamaica. I would like to see it replicated within our community clubs, within schools and even religious organizations and must involve parents, teachers and certified...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), having a light discussion with President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant, after the Minister addressed the 30th Anniversary ceremony of the St. Mary Agri-Expo, held on March 28, at the Grays Inn Sports Complex, Annotto Bay, in the parish.

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Security Forces Target Markets and Abattoirs

As part of the anti-crime plan, the security forces are targeting abattoirs and markets, to eliminate the practice of stolen agricultural items being sold at these establishments. According to Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, praedial larceny is high on the agenda of the Ministry, and over the last two weeks there have been several raids by the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), in discussion with President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), William Mahfood, before the start of the PSOJ’s President’s Forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, today (March 29).

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Finance Minister Firm on Tax Break

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, is assuring that the Government remains committed to fulfilling its plan, in the next fiscal year, to provide a tax break for persons earning up to $1.5 million. “This promise is going to be kept,” the Minister said, as he addressed the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President’s Forum, today...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson (right), having a light exchange with former Minister in the Ministry, Mr. Derrick Kellier, at the 2016 Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, in St. James, on March 28.

10 years ago Agriculture

More Resources for RADA

More resources are to be made available to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to assist local farmers. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says RADA will now be the sole agency through which assistance is provided for farmers, thereby making accountability an easier task. Addressing the 2016 Montpelier...