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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (right), is in discussion with Executive Director, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Ronald Jackson, during a workshop today (March 26), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The workshop entitled: ‘Mega emergency in small states’ was hosted by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).

Govt Boosting National Disaster Fund

The Government is boosting the pool of funds available for the country’s disaster preparedness and response. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, has informed that one per cent of the money charged for development approvals will...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), addresses the launch of the International Year of Soils 2015, held on March 25, at the Ministry in Kingston. Listening are State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Luther Buchanan (2nd right); Chairman of the Soil Health Steering Committee and owner of Richmond Farms Limited, Mark Brooks (2nd left); and Communications Consultant at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Shanoy Coombs.

Agriculture Ministry Embarks On Yearlong Soil Health Programme

Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), plants an East Indian mango tree during the launch of the SCJ Holdings Limited's ‘Navel String' tree planting project in February on the grounds of the National Water Commission’s (NWC) Innswood Artificial Groundwater Recharge facility in St. Catherine. Observing (from left) are: Agriculture, Labour, and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier; Chief Executive Officer, SCJ Holdings Limited, John Gayle; and Chief Executive Officer, Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Marilyn Headley.

Navel String Project Engaging Jamaicans in Protecting the Environment

Author of the book, ‘My Catalogue of Answered Prayers’, Ivy Harvey (right), hands a book to Ethel Brown after signing it at a launching ceremony, held recently at the Emmanuel Apostolic Church in Portmore, St. Catherine.

Power of Prayer Book Launched

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, delivering the keynote address at the launch of COK Sodality Co-operative Credit Union Micro Finance Unit, on Slipe Road, in Kingston, March 25.

Task Force Set Up To Assist MSMEs

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

11 years ago Prime Minister

PM Expresses Regret at Riverton Fire

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has expressed empathy to all the persons, who were affected by the recent fire at the Riverton Landfill, Kingston. “I sincerely empathise with all the persons, who were impacted in one way or another – whether through health challenges or the disruption of their daily activities,” she said. “The last two weeks...

Early Childhood Teacher and final year student at the Mico University College, Roymane Robinson (right), engages students in a practical demonstration of a Mathematics teaching method utilising the abacus, a simple calculating tool, at Mico’s research day, recently. The event was held under the theme: ‘The Transforming Power of Mathematics for National Development’.

11 years ago Education

Mico University College Gives More Gas to Mathematics Drive

“There is no need to fear Mathematics,” is the compelling message the Mico University College wants to drive home to teachers of the subject as well as students. The institution is seeking to demystify Mathematics and present it in integrated ways, linking it to other subject areas and in a real life context. One of the avenues through which the...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips makes a point as he closes the 2015/16 budget debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 25.

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Finance & Public Service

NIF Will Remain Viable – Finance Minister

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says the National Insurance Fund (NIF) will remain viable, despite concerns being raised about its sustainability. The Minister was closing the 2015/16 budget debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 25. Dr. Philips told the Lower House that an actuarial review had already been undertaken to assess the...

State Minister for Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan (right), shares a light moment with (from left): Regional Representative, Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux International (CABI) Naitram Ramnanan; Global Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, CABI, Dr. Abdillahi Alawy; Chief Technical Director, Agriculture Ministry, Dermon Spence; and Permanent Secretary, Donovan Stanberry. Occasion was the official launch of the Plantwise programme at the Knutsford Court in New Kingston on March 24. Plantwise is a programme which is being co-ordinated by the CABI which works to strengthen national plant health systems.

11 years ago Agriculture

Plant Health Clinics to Be Established

Several plant health clinics are to be established across the island, as the Government ramps up efforts to address the issue of pests and diseases affecting crops. The initiative comes under the newly launched Plantwise, which is being co-ordinated by the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux International (CABI). Twenty plant doctors are to be trained in the management of the clinics and...

General Manager of the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Clifton Reader (left) addressing a Press Conference in Ocho Rios on Wednesday March 24 where he announced that refurbishing work on the resort is approximately 80 per cent. Looking on at right is Moon Palace’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Kathy Halpern.

11 years ago Tourism

Refurbishing Of Moon Palace 80 Per Cent Complete

Refurbishing work on the 705-room Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann is approximately 80 per cent complete. The former Sunset Jamaica Grande was taken over by the Mexico-based Moon Palace Resort in September 1, 2014, with an estimated US$150 million being spent to refurbish the property. General Manager of the Resort, Clifton Reader, informed that most...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre); Health Specialist, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Denese McFarlane (left); and Consultant Nutritionist, Dr. Pauline Samuda; display Jamaica’s Food-Based Dietary Guidelines, at the launch today (March 25), at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Dietary Guidelines for Jamaica Established

Jamaica has joined six other Caribbean countries in implementing its own dietary guidelines with the aim of improving the nutritional well-being of citizens. The Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for Jamaica, form part of efforts by the Government to provide nutrition and health-related recommendations to promote healthy eating habits and lifestyle in the population. The guidelines are outlined on an easy to...

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Finance & Public Service

Govt to Establish Energy Stabilization Fund

The Government is to establish an Energy Stabilization Fund to receive and manage the resources generated from the oil hedge programme. Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips, made the announcement during the closing of the 2015/16 budget debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 25. The resources include the proceeds from a portion of the...