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Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Jamaica, Her Excellency Maria Mendoza Ortega (left), speaking at a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’ on September 3. At right is Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica, Anne Marie Bonner.

Bolivar’s ‘Jamaica Letter’ Has Strengthened Relations Between Jamaica and Venezuela

Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Jamaica, Her Excellency Maria Mendoza Ortega, says the ‘Carta de Jamaica’ or Jamaica Letter, written 200 years ago by Venezuelan Liberator, Simón Bolivar, has strengthened ties between both countries. Simon Bolivar played...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the closing ceremony for the Steps-To-Work western region summer camp held on August 28 at the Maldon High School in St. James. Listening in the background are Senior Advisor in the Ministry, Phyllis Mitchell (left); and Chief Technical Director, Dionne Jennings.

Minister Kellier Urges Youngsters To Use Skills Training To Better Themselves

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), responds to questions from journalists at a back-to-school press conference on Thursday (September 3), at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). To his right is Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Elaine Foster-Allen.

Grade Four Students Exceed Target for Mastery of Literacy

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), dances with a student at the Balmagie Primary School, Bobbian Pinnock, during a behaviour management breakfast meeting, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston, today (September 3). At right is Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean.

Parents Urged to Instill Positive Values Early

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (right) and President of the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Andre White (left), shake hands after unveiling the JIE Engineers’ Week of Activities 2015, during the launch on Wednesday, September 2, at the offices of the National Works Agency (NWA) on Maxfield Avenue, in Kingston. At left is Charge d’affaires, Canadian High Commission, Colleen Pigeon, and in the background is President Elect of the JIE, Gary Walters. The Week will be observed from September 20 to 27.

Engineers Urged to Incorporate Energy Efficient Designs in Plans

Senior General Manager, Customer Relations, at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dr. Lanie-Marie Oakley Williams, makes a point while speaking at a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Thank’ on September 2.

11 years ago HousingOffice of the Cabinet

NHT Executive Lauds Public Sector Customer Service Competition

Senior General Manager, Customer Relations, at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dr. Lanie-Marie Oakley Williams, has lauded the Public Sector Customer Service Competition for helping the NHT to improve its service delivery. The NHT is one of six organisations that have been short-listed in the 2015 competition, a biennial event coordinated by the Cabinet Office, through the Public Sector Transformation...

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

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Simpson Miller to Co-Chair PetroCaribe 10th Anniversary Summit in Montego Bay

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro will co-chair the 10th Anniversary Commemorative Summit of the PetroCaribe Agreement on Saturday, September 5 in Montego Bay, the city where the Agreement was first signed in 2005. Several Heads of Government and State, Energy Ministers and other Ministers of Government will participate in the Summit meeting. Other high...

Managing Director of C and D Construction and Engineering Limited, Clive Wint (left), looks on as (from second left), Director of Corporate Services at the Tourism Product Development Company Limited, Paul Badresingh; Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, sign contract for the rehabilitation of the west wing of the Milk River Hotel and Spa, in Clarendon, on September 2, at the Ministry, in New Kingston. Overseeing the signing are (from left, standing) are: Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Clyde Harrison and Chairman, Milk River Hotel and Spa, Dr. Guyan Arscott.

11 years ago Tourism

$50 Million Contract Signed To Rehabilitate Milk River Hotel and Spa

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment has signed a contract for more than $50 million for the rehabilitation of the west wing of the Milk River Hotel and Spa, in Clarendon. Funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), the project is expected to begin on September 7 and last for a month. The agreement was signed by Director of Corporate...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addresses a press briefing at the Pegasus Hotel today (September 2), to outline strategies being put in place to address the findings of an audit of the island’s four regional health authorities.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Major Improvements to Health Sector

The Government will be undertaking significant improvements to the health sector in order to enhance service delivery to the public. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, made the disclosure at a press conference at the Pegasus Hotel today (September 2), where he announced a series of initiatives aimed at addressing inadequacies in the health system, coming out of a comprehensive...

State Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (3rd left), presents the signed contract for the rehabilitation of the Forum Bridge in Portmore, St. Catherine to General Manager for Quality Plus Contracting Company, Sheldon Goldbourne (2nd right). Occasion was the signing ceremony for the project held today (September 2), at the Jewels International Resort in Portmore. Others (from left) are: Permanent Sectary in the Ministry, Audrey Sewell; Manager for Communication and Customer Service at the NWA, Stephen Shaw; Member of Parliament for South East St. Catherine, Hon. Colin Fagan; Director of Major Projects at the NWA, O’Reilley Henry; and Acting Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas.

11 years ago Works / Construction

Contract Signed for Rehabilitation of Forum Bridge

The Forum Bridge, located on the Port Henderson Road in Portmore, St. Catherine, is to be rehabilitated at a cost of $27 million. The contract was signed today (Sept. 2) for the six-month project, which is expected to commence next week. Quality Henderson Plus Contracting Company will be undertaking the works, with the National Works Agency (NWA) as the implementing...

Acting Senior Director, Modernization Programme Implementation Unit, Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Programme, Cabinet Office, Michele Gordon-Somers, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held today (September 2), at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

11 years ago Office of the Cabinet

Six Entities Shortlisted For Public Sector Awards

Six public sector organisations have been shortlisted for awards in the 2015 Public Sector Customer Service Competition of the Office of the Cabinet. They are: National Health Fund (NHF), Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), National Land Agency (NLA), National Housing Trust (NHT), and the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC). The award categories are: Most Improved...

Member of Parliament for East St. Andrew, Andre Hylton, makes his presentation in the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representative on Tuesday, September 1. Seated at left is Member of Parliament for St. Mary South East, Dr. Winston Green.

11 years ago Parliament

3,000 Scholarships and Grants Presented To Students In Eastern St. Andrew

Scholarships and grants numbering close to 3,000 have been awarded to students in the constituency of Eastern St. Andrew, made possible through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Member of Parliament for the area, Andre Hylton, made the disclosure as he opened the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representative on Tuesday, September 1. He informed that last...