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Health Minister, Hon. Horace Dalley (2nd left), and six-year-old paediatric patient, Jhordanne Newsome, enter the renovated paediatric ward of the Spanish Town Hospital, at the official opening of the unit on December 18. Speaking with the Minister (at left) is Head of Paediatrics at the hospital, Dr. Jacqueline Wright James.

Private Sector to Provide Support in Maintaining Operating Theatres

The health sector is to receive private sector support in the maintenance of operating theatres in public hospitals across the island. Health Minister, Hon. Horace Dalley, said that following an appeal, more than 10 companies have come forward to commit...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, gives updates on various tourism initiatives at a JIS Think Tank.

Heightened Investor Interest in Medical Tourism – Dr. McNeill

Principal Director of Culture, Creative Industries Policy Division of the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Dr. Janice Lindsay. (FILE))

Positive Results from World Heritage Education Workshop

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Omar Davies (left), speaks with Chairman and President of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor the Hon. Gordon Shirley (centre), and Member of Parliament of North Eastern St. Ann, Shahine Robinson. Occasion was a ceremony held on Thursday, December 17 at the Ocho Rios Cruise Ship Port in St. Ann, to observe the November 17, signing of an agreement for the development of the Ocho Rios fishing village.

Dr. Davies Hails Agreement for Development of Ocho Rios Fishing Village

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Jamaicans Will Benefit From Tourism Boom – Dr. McNeill

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on December 17.

10 years ago Tourism

TEF to Provide Money for Training and Certification

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) will be assisting with funding for training and certification of workers in hotel construction as well as the hospitality sector. Addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on December 17, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, said the Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and HEART Trust/ NTA, has put plans in place...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (head of table), addresses a recent Heads of Agencies and Departments meeting at the Ministry in Kingston.

10 years ago Environment

Over 200 Rio Bueno Residents To Have Water For Christmas

Over 200 residents of the rural community of Rio Bueno in Trelawny, will have water flowing from taps in their homes in time for Christmas. The Rural Water Supplies Limited (RWSL) has undertaken work to connect the residents to the Rio Bueno Water Supply System. This was disclosed by the agency’s Managing Director, Albert Thompson, as he delivered an agency...

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell.

10 years ago Mining

Energy Ministry Secures Bauxite Victory

The Government of Jamaica welcomes the decision of the Arbitration Tribunal with respect to the dispute between Noranda Bauxite Company Limited and the Government of Jamaica. The matter relates to a challenge by Noranda to the government’s decision not to extend a concession granted in 2009 under the Bauxite Levy Act and the company’s justification not to pay the full...

Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Dennis Chung, addresses a recent press conference at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on Hagley Park Road.

10 years ago

NSWMA Engages Consultant To Recruit Executive Director

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is advanced in recruiting a new Executive Director. NSWMA Chairman, Dennis Chung, said the position was advertised and management consulting firm, Leahcim Semaj and Company, has been engaged in the selection process. “We want to ensure that the process to select the Executive Director is transparent and also that we get the best...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses a recent JIS News Think Tank.

10 years ago Tourism

Harbour View To Morant Bay Highway Will Bring Increased Investment To The East

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says Government’s investment in the construction of a highway from Harbour View to Morant Bay, is a major development, which will open up the eastern end of the island for increased investment. Cabinet has approved the award of a US$385 million contract to China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) for the...

The Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Congratulates Miss Jamaica World

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has extended congratulations to Miss Jamaica World, Dr. Sanneta Myrie, on placing in the top five in the 2015 Miss World Competition, held this morning in Sanya, China. “She exhibited poise and grace on stage and her excellent performance has made Jamaicans all over the world very proud. “Sanneta truly embodies beauty...

The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., United States.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

IMF Approves US$39.3 Million

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have approved Jamaica’s performance under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), enabling the country to make an immediate drawdown of SDR 28.32 million or approximately US$39.3 million. Following the review, Deputy Managing Director and Acting Chair of the Board, Mr. Min Zhu, said the authorities continue to have an impressive track record...