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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, addresses the opening ceremony of the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s (JSE) ‘Investments and the Capital Markets’ Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston yesterday (Jan. 18). The three-day conference is being held under the theme: ‘Reaching Beyond Traditional Boundaries – Exploring and Partnering for Growth for all.’

Prime Minister Simpson Miller Outlines Economic Programme for Jamaica’s Survival and Growth

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has provided a comprehensive report of Jamaica’s economic strategy, which she says has ensured the very survival of the country. The strategy has involved disciplined and prudent debt management, and a programme of aggressive investment...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill.

Country Enters Dry Season – Jamaicans Urged to Conserve Water

Director of the Ministry of Education’s Western Regional Office, Dr. Michelle Pinnock.

Education Ministry Lauds Montego CO-Op Credit Union Schools Championship Quiz

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), makes a point during a trade facilitation forum, held at the Terra Nova Hotel, in St. Andrew, on January 18. At right is Commissioner of Customs, Major Richard Reese.

Full Compliance with WTO Rules Soon – Hylton

Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, addresses a praedial larceny sensitisation session for Resident Magistrates and Clerks of Courts at the Jewel Runaway Bay Resort in St. Ann on Saturday (January 16).

Chief Justice Welcomes Praedial Larceny Training

World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General, Ambassador Roberto Azevêdo (2nd right), engages in discussion with Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards (3rd left), during a tour of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) on January 18. The tour is part of Ambassador Azevêdo’s three-day official visit to Jamaica, from January 17 to 19, at the invitation of the Government.

10 years ago Commerce

WTO Head Says Jamaica is Well Positioned for Transition

Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ambassador Roberto Azevêdo, says Jamaica is well positioned to be at the forefront of transition in the logistics and supply chain of global trade. This, he notes, by virtue of the country’s geographical location, and the quality of its seaport facilities and infrastructure, which are being upgraded to accommodate significantly larger cargo...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Work and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (right), congratulates Andrew Chong, the recipient of China Communications Construction Company’s (CCCC) Excellent Foreign Youth Award 2013-2015. Mr. Chong, a Jamaican employed at China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), which is a subsidiary of CCCC, was honoured at a reception held on Friday, January 15, at the Jamaica Regional Management Centre in Kingston.

10 years ago Transport

CHEC Jamaica Employee Wins Prestigious Award

Thirty-three year old Andrew Chong, an employee at China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Jamaica, has copped the Excellent Foreign Youth Employee Award, presented by parent company, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC). Mr. Chong is the CCCC awardee for the English-speaking countries in the region for the period 2013-2015. A reception was held in his honour on January 15 at the...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses a praedial larceny sensitisation session for Resident Magistrates and Clerks of Courts at the Jewel Runaway Bay Resort in St. Ann on Saturday (January 16).

10 years ago Agriculture

133 Persons Arrested For Praedial Larceny

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is reporting that 133 persons have been arrested and charged for various offences by the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU). These offences include possession of agricultural produce without a receipt, unlawful possession of property, butchering without a licence, and selling uninspected meat. The Minister informed that some 116 persons have been prosecuted and...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), speaks with Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, at a praedial larceny sensitisation session for members of the judiciary held on January 16 at Jewel Runaway Bay Resort in St. Ann.

10 years ago Agriculture

Gov’t Looking To Amend Laws To Increase Praedial Larceny Convictions

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says discussions are underway with the Ministries of National Security and Justice with a view to amending legislation pertaining to praedial larceny. Minister Kellier, who was addressing a praedial larceny sensitisation seminar for members of the judiciary held at the Runaway Bay Jewel Resort in St. Ann on Saturday, January 16, said the...

The Zika virus is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health is Advising Women to Delay Pregnancy in Light of Zika Virus Links to Birth Defects

The Ministry of Health is advising women to delay becoming pregnant for the next six to twelve months and those already pregnant to take extra precaution to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes given the possible link between zika virus infection and microcephaly. Microcephaly is an abnormal growth of the brain and stunting of the growth of the head of the...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), outlines the achievements of the Ministry to reporters on January 15, at the HEART/NTA corporate offices, in St. Andrew. At right is Executive Director of HEART/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley.

10 years ago Education

Education Minister Highlights Increase in Numeracy Rate

With the numeracy rate increasing over the last five years, Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says this must serve as an impetus for targets to be achieved in the education sector. Rev. Thwaites, who was outlining achievements of his Ministry, at the HEART/NTA corporate offices in St. Andrew, on January 16, said with all the challenges surrounding the...

Chairman of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Dennis Morrison, addresses Norman Manley International Airport stakeholders at a recent reception, held at the airport.

10 years ago Transport

AAJ Says Business is good at NMIA

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) is assuring that business prospects at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) are good, despite the fact that no bids were received for divestment up to the deadline of December 30. Speaking at a recent stakeholders reception, held at the airport, AAJ Chairman, Dennis Morrison, said that although the deadline was missed, he is...