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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hilary Alexander (right), converses with Executive Director, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, during the opening ceremony for the National Workshop on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy and Indicators on April 8, at the SRC in Kingston.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hilary Alexander (right), converses with Executive Director, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, during the opening ceremony for the National Workshop on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy and Indicators on April 8, at the SRC in Kingston.

Partnerships Key for Development of Science, Technology and Innovation

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hilary Alexander, has underscored the importance of public/private partnerships in the development of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in the island and the wider Caribbean. Such collaboration, she argued,...
JUTC buses.
JUTC buses.

JUTC Makes Major Adjustments in Service to Facilitate Visit of US President
President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. (Stock Photo)
President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. (Stock Photo)

Jamaican and US Governments Committed to Successful Visit by the President of the United States
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right) oversees the signing for the privatisation of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT), during a ceremony at Jamaica House, today (April 7). Those signing (from left) are: President, Terminal Link and Executive Officer, CMA CGM, Farid Salem; Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies; and President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley. Standing (from left) are: Vice President, Terminal Link, Laurent Martens; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Audrey Sewell; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Richard Azan; Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy; and Counsel, Mayer Brown LLP, Jeremy Cannon.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right) oversees the signing for the privatisation of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT), during a ceremony at Jamaica House, today (April 7). Those signing (from left) are: President, Terminal Link and Executive Officer, CMA CGM, Farid Salem; Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies; and President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley. Standing (from left) are: Vice President, Terminal Link, Laurent Martens; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Audrey Sewell; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Richard Azan; Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy; and Counsel, Mayer Brown LLP, Jeremy Cannon.

US$510 Million Privatisation Agreement Signed For KCT
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), listens to a comment from Head of the Police Traffic Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Calvin Allen (left), just before the start of a Jamaica House Media Briefing today (April 7), at the Office of the Prime Minister. At centre is Logistics Officer at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Colonel David Cummings.
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), listens to a comment from Head of the Police Traffic Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Calvin Allen (left), just before the start of a Jamaica House Media Briefing today (April 7), at the Office of the Prime Minister. At centre is Logistics Officer at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Colonel David Cummings.

Roads in Corporate Area to be Closed for US President’s Visit

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State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), signs agreement on April 2, in Rose Hill, Manchester, for the establishment of a hi-tech greenhouse project in the parishes of Manchester, St. Elizabeth, and St. Ann, funded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) - $153 million, and the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), $54 million. Also signing (from second left) are: Managing Director for JSIF, Omar Sweeney; Executive Director at JBI, Parris Lyew-Ayee, and Member of Parliament for South Manchester, Hon. Michael Peart.
AgricultureTechnology

Farmers to Benefit from Major Greenhouse Project

More than 200 farmers in the parishes of Manchester, St. Elizabeth and St. Ann, are to benefit from a $200 million hi-tech farming project involving some 20 greenhouses at eight sites. The project is being funded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), which is donating $153 million, and $54 million from the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI). Land will be...
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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), is in discussion with Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Ambassador Sharon Saunders. Occasion was a breakfast meeting with diplomats and business leaders hosted by the Trust (NET) at the Terra Nova All-Suites Hotel in St. Andrew on April 7. The meeting was held to assist in deepening the engagement of key external stakeholders in the NET’s drive towards resourcing the education system.
Education

Gov’t Invites Investment in Education Sector

Jamaicans locally and within the Diaspora are being encouraged to partner with the Government in providing critical support for the development of the nation’s education system. Making the appeal on April 7, Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, implored persons wishing to contribute to the sector to channel those resources through the National Education Trust (NET), which is tasked...
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President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.
Office of the Prime MinisterUS President Visit

US President’s Visit Should Deepen Relations with Region

The visit of the President of the United States (US), Barack Obama, and the meeting with Heads of State and Government of CARICOM, should deepen bilateral relations between the US and the region. Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications at the White House, Ben Rhodes, said several areas of mutual interest exist between the United States and CARICOM, including...
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Director of Research and Analysis in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Simone McKenzie-Mair.
Labour

Second Phase Upgrading of LMIS to be Completed This Year

The second phase of upgrading of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Labour Market Information System (LMIS) is set to be completed later this year. Director of Research and Analysis at the Ministry, Simone McKenzie-Mair, said this will see the inclusion of more options for employers and job seekers, the result of which is expected to improve the services...
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A new offshore patrol vessel, His Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Norman Manley, was commissioned into service by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) in November 2023.
National Security and Peace

Notice to Mariners – Jamaica North and South Coast (Montego Bay and Kingston)

Mariners and other interested parties are hereby advised that effective over the period 8 -9 April 2015 the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard will be restricting the movement of all vessels in the following areas: South of the Kingston Palisadoes, Norman Manley Highway, Port Royal and Kingston Harbour. The Easterly most point starts at 17° 56 39.76N, 076° 43 13.08W...
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