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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left) and Senior Research Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Walter Bender (right), assists Grade 6 students of the Clan Carthy Primary School, Anastasia Seville (seated, left) and Ashanti Daley (seated, right) to do work on their computer tablets. Occasion was the International Girls in ICT Day Workshop, held today (April 23), at the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) offices in Downtown Kingston. Founder of Jamaican Girls Coding, Melanie Subratie (centre), looks on.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left) and Senior Research Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Walter Bender (right), assists Grade 6 students of the Clan Carthy Primary School, Anastasia Seville (seated, left) and Ashanti Daley (seated, right) to do work on their computer tablets. Occasion was the International Girls in ICT Day Workshop, held today (April 23), at the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) offices in Downtown Kingston. Founder of Jamaican Girls Coding, Melanie Subratie (centre), looks on.

State Minister Urges More Young Women to Enter ICT Sector

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, is encouraging more young females to become actively involved in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. Mr. Robinson emphasised that it is important to...
Financial Secretary, Devon Rowe (left), receives a copy of the Economic Reform Programme (ERP) ‘A Fi Wi Bizniz’ CD from Reggae Singer, Ernie Smith (right), at a function to release the song, held at the Ministry of Finance and Planning, on Wednesday (April 22).
Financial Secretary, Devon Rowe (left), receives a copy of the Economic Reform Programme (ERP) ‘A Fi Wi Bizniz’ CD from Reggae Singer, Ernie Smith (right), at a function to release the song, held at the Ministry of Finance and Planning, on Wednesday (April 22).

Finance Ministry Releases Song to Promote ERP

More Job Placements for NYS Participants
Truck transporting soil used to cover sections of the Riverton Disposal Site on March 16, 2015.
Truck transporting soil used to cover sections of the Riverton Disposal Site on March 16, 2015.

Reward for Information on Riverton Fire Increases to $300,000
Minister of Science, Technology Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), gives his remarks at a Jamaica House press briefing held on April 22, at the Office of the Prime Minister. Seated at left is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Science, Technology Energy and Mining, Michelle Forbes.
Minister of Science, Technology Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), gives his remarks at a Jamaica House press briefing held on April 22, at the Office of the Prime Minister. Seated at left is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Science, Technology Energy and Mining, Michelle Forbes.

No Decision on Closure of Post Offices – Minister Paulwell

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AgricultureBudget 2015/2016

Cess To Be Imposed On Imported Refined Sugar

The Government will be imposing a cess on imported refined sugar, Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has informed. The impending cess forms part of the Administration’s undertaking to restructure the regime governing the importation of refined sugar, with the proceeds earmarked to fund the sector’s transformation. “We will not allow imported refined sugar, meant for...
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Executive Vice President, United Way International, José Ferrão (right), speaking at the launch of United Way of Jamaica’s 30th Anniversary Early Childhood Education Legacy Programme, on April 21, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston. Looking on are Chief Executive Officer for United Way of Jamaica, Winsome Wilkins (left); and Chairman of the Board of Governors, United Way of Jamaica, Ian Forbes.
Education

Early Childhood Educators to Benefit From $30 Million Training Programme

The island’s early childhood instructors are to benefit from a $30 million training programme, aimed at improving their skills and competencies. The programme, which is an initiative of United Way of Jamaica, will enable the instructors to earn an Associate Degree in early Childhood Education through an online platform. Speaking at the launch held on Tuesday, April 21, at the...
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Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies.
Transport

Government Signs MOU for Integrated Development of the Logistics Hub

Earlier this evening, the Government of Jamaica made strides towards the achievement of the growth agenda through the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pave the way for a possible US$5 billion investment. The MOU, which was signed today by the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr....
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Agriculture

Food Import Bill Down

Preliminary data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) indicates that the country’s food import bill declined by $5.014 billion (US$43.6 million) last year, representing a 4.5 per cent reduction over the corresponding period in 2013. This represents the largest decline recorded since 2009, according to Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier. He made the disclosure during...
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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (second left), interacts with grade three student at Central Branch All Age School, Tamia Langford (left), during a ceremony for the official opening of the school’s enrichment room at the school’s premises in Kingston, today (April 21). Others from right are: Chief Executive Officer, Digicel Jamaica, David Butler and grade three student at Central Branch All Age School, Tremaine Samuels.
Education

Age Appropriate Learning Technology Being Provided in Schools

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Ministry will continue to introduce age appropriate learning technology in schools islandwide, including smart boards, tablet computers, virtual education, among others. This, he said, is being undertaken in a bid to enhance and complement teaching methods in schools. Rev. Thwaites was speaking at the official opening of an enrichment centre at...
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Saint Maarten Member of Parliament, Mrs. Leona Marlin stands in front a few of the automated border crossing kiosks at the NMIA.
National Security and Peace

Curaçao/St. Maarten Learn from Jamaica’s Experience with ABC Immigration Kiosks

Immigration and airport personnel from the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao as well as a member of the Saint Maarten legislature were in the island recently on a fact-finding mission to observe Jamaica’s use of automated immigration kiosks at the island’s main international airports. The seven-man Curaçaoan delegation toured the arrival immigration hall at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) and...
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