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Three new fire units were handed over to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), during a ceremony on February 4, at the York Park Fire Station, Orange Street, Kingston.
Three new fire units were handed over to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), during a ceremony on February 4, at the York Park Fire Station, Orange Street, Kingston.

Gov’t Boosting Resources of Jamaica Fire Brigade

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is benefitting from improvements to infrastructure, equipment and personnel in order to more efficiently and effectively serve the public. Commissioner at the JFB, Errol Mowatt, tells JIS News that the human capacity of the brigade...
Co-Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, addressing journalists at the monthly media briefing at Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited’s head office, in New Kingston, on February 23.
Co-Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, addressing journalists at the monthly media briefing at Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited’s head office, in New Kingston, on February 23.

Gov’t Should Maintain Fiscal Policies After IMF Agreement Ends – Byles
Custos of Hanover, Hon. Dr. David Stair, addressing a civic ceremony at Blenheim, in the parish, to commemorate the 132nd birthday of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, on February 24.
Custos of Hanover, Hon. Dr. David Stair, addressing a civic ceremony at Blenheim, in the parish, to commemorate the 132nd birthday of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, on February 24.

Hanover Residents Pay Homage to Bustamante at Birthplace
Chief Medical Officer of Health for St. Catherine, Dr. Francia Prosper-Chen (left), is presented with a plaque by President of the Rotary Club of Spanish Town, Desmond Hutchinson. Occasion was a special joint meeting of the Rotary Clubs of Spanish Town, Portmore, North St. Catherine and St. Andrew North on February 23, at the Police Officers’ Club on Hope Road in Kingston.
Chief Medical Officer of Health for St. Catherine, Dr. Francia Prosper-Chen (left), is presented with a plaque by President of the Rotary Club of Spanish Town, Desmond Hutchinson. Occasion was a special joint meeting of the Rotary Clubs of Spanish Town, Portmore, North St. Catherine and St. Andrew North on February 23, at the Police Officers’ Club on Hope Road in Kingston.

Communities Urged to Get Rid of Mosquito Breeding Sites
Co-Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, addressing journalists at the monthly media briefing at Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited’s head office, in New Kingston, on February 23.
Co-Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, addressing journalists at the monthly media briefing at Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited’s head office, in New Kingston, on February 23.

Tax Revenue $6.6 Billion Above Budget

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Director of Marketing and Communication at the HEART Trust/NTA, Mrs. Natalie Fearon.
Education

HEART Trust/NTA To Provide Training For More Persons

The HEART Trust/NTA is positioning itself to provide training for more persons to work in key sectors that are expected experience growth over the next three to five years, through expansion of its facilities and the introduction of new courses. Director of Marketing and Communication at HEART Trust/NTA, Natalie Fearon, told JIS News that the agency’s labour market research suggests...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, places a wreath at the shrine of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, in honour of the 132nd anniversary of his birth, during a floral tribute at National Heroes Park, in Kingston, on Wednesday, February 24.
Governor General

Sir Alexander Bustamante Remembered

On the 132nd anniversary of his birth, National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, is being remembered for his tireless advocacy for the rights of the Jamaican people. Several dignitaries gathered at his shrine in National Heroes Park, on Wednesday, February 24, to participate in a floral tribute to the National Hero. Among them was Acting President of the...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), enjoys a comment from General Manager, the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Koen Hietbrink (2nd left), at a special Tourism Linkages Speed Networking meeting, hosted by the Ministry’s Tourism Linkages Council on March 17 last year, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Others (from left) are: President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden-Greig; Project Manager, Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald Riley; and Executive Director, JHTA, Camille Needham.
Tourism

Linkages Hub to Host Speed Networking on March 17

The Tourism and Entertainment Ministry’s Linkages Hub is to stage its annual Speed Networking on March 17, aimed at strengthening the linkages between local suppliers and players in the tourism sector. The event is to be held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James. Staging of the event represents the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to...
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Co-Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, addressing journalists at the monthly media briefing at Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited’s head office, in New Kingston, on February 23.
Finance & Public Service

Jamaica Surpasses IMF Primary Surplus and NIR Targets

Jamaica surpassed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Primary Surplus and Net International Reserve (NIR) targets for the October to December 2015 quarter, and is well positioned to pass the 11th economic review for the period. Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Co-Chairman, Richard Byles, says the Primary Surplus stood at $66 billion, which exceeded the $60.7 billion target, while the NIR...
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President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, speaking recently at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Commerce

Stability of Economy Continues to Drive Confidence – JAMPRO President

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, says stability of the macro economy has continued to result in an increase of business confidence within the country. Speaking with JIS News, Ms. Edwards  said this confidence is  manifested in the recent opening of  one more  Popeyes  franchise in Cross Roads, Kingston; the opening of  another  Island Grill restaurant in Mandeville,...
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Secretary Manager of the Hanover Parish Council, David Gardner.
Local Government

Hanover Parish Council Launches Vector Control Campaign

The Hanover Parish Council has launched its vector control campaign, beginning at Blenheim, the birthplace of National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, whose 132nd birthday will be commemorated on February 24. Secretary/Manager, David Gardner, told JIS News that the Council is partnering with the Ministry of Health, the Hanover Fire Department, National Youth Service (NYS), other agencies and...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, presents Lorna Beckford with her certificate of possession. Occasion was the handing over of documents to 155 families of Hertford/Morass Lane in Westmoreland, at the Hertford Church of God of Prophecy on Friday (February 19).
Agriculture

155 More Residents of Hertford/Morass Lane Get Land Titles

An additional 155 residents of Hertford/Morass Lane in Westmoreland were on Friday (February 19) presented with certificates of possession, as the Government continues to regularise land ownership in former sugar communities across the island. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, handed over the documents at a ceremony held at the Hertford New Testament Church of God. The presentation...
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