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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.

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)...

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, speaking recently at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

Stability of Economy Continues to Drive Confidence – JAMPRO President

Secretary Manager of the Hanover Parish Council, David Gardner.

Hanover Parish Council Launches Vector Control Campaign

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).

155 More Residents of Hertford/Morass Lane Get Land Titles

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites ( 3rd right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Cosmetology and Performing Arts Building at the Green Pond High School in Montego Bay, St. James on February 19. Others (from left) are: Regional Director of the Ministry of Education’s Western offices, Dr. Michelle Pinnock; Principal of the Green Pond High, Michael Ellis; School Board Chairman, Stephen Shaw; Coordinator of the school’s Career Advancement Programme, (CAP), Keneisha Campbell; and Lloyd B. Smith.

Minister Thwaites Opens Cosmetology and Performing Arts Building at Green Pond High

Minister of Health, Hon. Horace Dalley (left), examines emergency equipment in one of the 10 ambulances acquired for the four Regional Health Authorities and the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s Emergency Management Service, while Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey, looks on. The ambulances and 10 pickup trucks, which are valued at $129.166 million, were handed over today (Feb. 22), during a function at the National Public Health Laboratory on Slipe Pen Road, Kingston.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Hands Over Ambulances and Vector Control Vehicles

Minister of Health, Hon. Horace Dalley, today (February 22), handed over 10 ambulances and 10 pickup trucks valued at $129.166 million to the four Regional Health Authorities and the Jamaica Fire Brigade Emergency Management Service. The vehicles were provided through funding from the National Health Fund (NHF) and the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund. The pickup trucks...

Director of Community Services at the National Youth Service (NYS), Nickeasha Lindsay.

10 years ago Culture

NYS Offers To Fund Projects To Empower Young People

A grant of $500,000 is being offered by the National Youth Service (NYS) to fund programmes or projects proposed by community-based organisations that seek to empower young people or to enhance their communities. However, the community-based organisations must have at least 10 to 20 per cent of the total grant in cash or kind before being eligible for the grant....

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (fourth left), takes part in the symbolic handing over of a $100 million cheque from the HEART Trust/NTA to the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), to provide assistance to 250 tertiary students pursuing technical and vocational courses, as well as courses in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines, on Monday, February 22, at the Ministry of Finance and Planning, in Kingston. With him are (from left): Chairman of the SLB, Mr. Anthony Lewars; Executive Director of the SLB, Ms. Monica Brown; Financial Secretary in the Finance and Planning Ministry, Mr. Devon Rowe; Chairman of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Moses Peart; and Executive Director of HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley.

10 years ago Education

Students’ Loan Bureau Gets $100 Million From HEART Trust/NTA

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) has received a $100 million contribution to its revolving loan fund from the HEART Trust/NTA, to be available to tertiary students enrolled in technical and vocational courses and the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. This contribution is in addition to a previous allotment of $250 million to the programme last year. Minister of...

State Minister for Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan (centre), looks on as Executive Chairman of Lasco Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin (right), hands the keys of a new Toyota pickup to Head of the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kevin Francis. The vehicle will be used to boost the operations of the unit.

10 years ago Agriculture

Praedial Larceny Unit Reaping Success

The Praedial Larceny Unit (PLU), established in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in March 2015, and headed by a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), has been reaping success. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dermon Spence, tells JIS News that over the last 10 months there has been a 14 per cent reduction in praedial larceny. Pointing...

Chief Loan Officer of Loan Administration, EXIM Bank, Charles Lewis.

10 years ago Commerce

EXIM Bank Urges SMEs to Make Use of Trade Credit Insurance Scheme

The Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of Jamaica is renewing its call for small and medium-sized businesses to utilise its Trade Credit Insurance scheme, in order to expand to new markets and increase capacity for growth. Chief Officer of Loan Administration, Charles Lewis, in an interview with JIS News, said businesses, which avail themselves of this service will undoubtedly see significant benefits....

Vice President of Export and Market Development at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Robert Scott.

10 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO Assisting Exporters to Capitalise on Market Opportunities

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), through its Export and Market Development Division, is assisting Jamaican exporters to capitalise on opportunities in the global marketplace and increase earnings. Through the division, Jamaicans, who sell goods and services overseas, are able to access key services such as exporter registration and advisory support on export procedures; export development, which includes export tools; as...

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De la Haye.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Taking Zika Seriously – De La Haye

Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Winston De La Haye, says communities are heeding the Zika Virus (ZikV) prevention tips and advisories and are cleaning their surroundings, including removing containers that can store water. He made the comment yesterday (Feb. 20), as he hailed the large turnout for the Ministry of Health’s first national ZikV clean-up activity held in Portmore...