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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

A reward of $300,000 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in starting the fire at the Riverton City disposal site in March. Making his contribution to the 2015/16 Sectoral Debate in...

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

Cess To Be Imposed On Imported Refined Sugar

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.

Early Childhood Educators to Benefit From $30 Million Training Programme

Arnaldo Brown to Launch Diaspora Conference in Grand Cayman

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies.

11 years ago 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....

11 years ago 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...

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.

11 years ago 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...

Saint Maarten Member of Parliament, Mrs. Leona Marlin stands in front a few of the automated border crossing kiosks at the NMIA.

11 years ago 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...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), participates in prayer during the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, Jamaica 45th annual National Convention in Kingston on Good Friday (April 3). At right is President, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, Jamaica, Rev. Mervelyn Mullings.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM says Church has a Major Role in Ensuring Peace

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller is urging parents and guardians to send their children to church in order to preserve positive morals and values in the next generation. The Prime Minister made the call during her remarks at the Jamaica Baptist Women Federation’s (JBWF) Annual Prayer Breakfast on April 18 at Caymanas Golf Club in St. Catherine....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), emphasises a point while addressing journalists following Thursday

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterUS President Visit

Information Minister Says Obama Visit Showed Positive US-Jamaica Relationship

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says the recent historic visit of the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama served to underscore the strong and positive relationship that exists between Jamaica and the United States and was widely embraced by Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora. The Information Minister was speaking at...

Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (right), is assisted by Chairman, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Senator Norman Grant, to cut the organization’s 75th anniversary commemorative cake, during the recent launch of activities to mark the celebrations, at the agency’s Old Hope Road head office, in St. Andrew. Lady Allen is Patron of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Among those sharing the occasion are: Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon, Derrick Kellier (centre); Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna (left), who brought greetings; and members of 4-H Clubs across Kingston and St. Andrew.

11 years ago AgricultureGovernor General

4-H Movement Celebrates Significant Milestone

This year is very significant for the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, as the Movement is celebrating its 75th anniversary, under the theme: ‘4-H – Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future’. To mark the notable milestone, the organisation has planned some major activities, including the commencement of one of its legacy projects later this year - the $160 million Rural Youth Economic...