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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addressing the 6th Biennial Diaspora Conference 2015 Plenary Education Session, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on June 16, in Rose Hall, St. James. Rev. Thwaites spoke on the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora, partnering for education transformation’. The session formed part of the scheduled activities at the Diaspora Conference, being held from June 13 to 18, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

Education Gets US$40 Million Annually From Diaspora

The education sector benefits from more than US$40 million in contributions from the Jamaican Diaspora, each year. Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, said the donations have facilitated the construction of 54 infant schools islandwide, through partnerships involving Food for...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (seated centre), addresses Jamaican students studying in Russia.
Minister Paulwell is in Moscow for the 19th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum from June 18–20. — Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (seated centre), addresses Jamaican students studying in Russia. Minister Paulwell is in Moscow for the 19th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum from June 18–20.

Minister Paulwell in Russia for Economic Forum

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

Overall Improvement in GSAT Results

Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

Significant Progress Under ERP – Dr. Phillips

State Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (left), points out to officials of his Ministry, defects in the old Hellshire bridge, in Portmore, St. Catherine, while on a tour of the area, today (June 16). A $69 million contract was signed between the Government and YP Seaton and Associates, to construct a new bridge, earlier in the day. Work is to begin on the bridge by the end of June.

Hellshire Bridge to Be Constructed At a Cost of $69 Million

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade State Minister, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (right), confers with the Jamaica Promotions Corporation’s (JAMPRO) Film Commissioner , Carole Beckford, during Monday’s (June 15) Cultural and Creative Industries Session of the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held from June 13 to 18, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

11 years ago Culture

UNESCO to Announce Decision on Blue and John Crow Mountains World Heritage Inscription

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will shortly announce its decision regarding the inscription of Jamaica’s Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park on the institution’s list of World Heritage Sites. This announcement is scheduled to be made during the 39th Session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee, from June 28 to July 8, in Bonn, Germany. Jamaica...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (second left), addresses a press conference held at Jamaica House today (June 16), to provide an update on the National Solid Waste Management Authority’s (NSWMA) improvement plans. Looking on (from left) are: Press Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Lincoln Robinson; Chairman, NSWMA, Dennis Chung; and the NSWMA’s Interim Executive Director, Colonel Daniel Pryce.

11 years ago Local Government

Not Business As Usual at NSWMA – Arscott

Jamaicans can expect improvement in service delivery from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), as the agency puts strategies in place over the next year, to enhance efficiencies. This is the assurance from Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, who said “it is not business as usual” at the agency. “I assure Jamaica that hard...

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Broadcast To The Nation By The Hon Dr. Peter Phillips, Minister Of Finance & Planning

Good evening... Two years ago, we embarked on Jamaica’s Economic Reform Programme supported by a four year Extended Fund facility with the International Monetary Fund. Over the two years, we have had seven quarterly reviews and this week the International Monetary Fund approved our successful completion of the eighth review. In the process of successfully passing these tests, we have...

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), and State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (right), in discussion with Diaspora Health Care Lead Delegate from the United Kingdom, Celia Grandison Markey, during Tuesday’s (June 16) Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS)-sponsored power breakfast, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James. The breakfast formed part of activities scheduled for this year’s sixth staging of the Biennial Diaspora Conference from June 13 to 18, at the Montego By Convention Centre, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

11 years ago CabinetHealth & WellnessJamaican DiasporaVision 2030

Cabinet Approves Primary Health Care Policy

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says Cabinet has approved a policy that should further boost Jamaica’s primary health care system. Speaking at a Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS)-sponsored power breakfast at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on June 16, Dr. Ferguson said the policy’s development is consistent with the administration’s focus on the continued...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), emphasizes a point to President and Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS), Richard Powell, during Tuesday’s (June 16) power breakfast at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, Montego Bay, St. James, which was sponsored by the financial institution. The breakfast formed part of activities scheduled for the 2015 Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held from June 15 to 18, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

11 years ago EducationJamaican Diaspora

Remedial Summer School Programme for GSAT Students

The Ministry of Education is targeting students who sat the 2015 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), for a remedial summer school programme, being proposed for implementation this year. The programme is being developed to assist students who, although shortlisted to attend high school in September, were deemed not to have performed to their full potential. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald...

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

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

IMF Executive Board Concludes Eighth Review

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the eighth review of Jamaica’s economic performance under a program supported by a four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of SDR 615.38 million (about US$932.3 million at the time of approval). The completion of the review enables the disbursement of SDR 28.32 million (about US$39.8 million). The four-year EFF arrangement...

State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan (left), converses with delegates attending the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, following his presentation at Monday’s (June 15) Agro-parks and Agri-business plenary session, under the theme: ‘Sow, Reap, Profit’. The conference is being held from June 15 to 18, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

11 years ago AgricultureJamaican Diaspora

Diaspora Members Encouraged To Invest In Agriculture

State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan, is encouraging Jamaicans in the Diaspora to invest in the local agricultural sector, particularly agro-parks, focusing specifically on the value-added component. Addressing a session at the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 15, Mr. Buchanan said the timing is right for...