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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), presents the goat breeder’s cheque to Renick Thomas (right) of the Carey Park Goat Farmers’ Association in Trelawny, while President of the Trelawny Branch Association of Jamaica Agricultural Society Branches, Wendell Stewart, shares the moment. Occasion was the Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show held on Wednesday (February 18) in Falmouth.

Govt in Talks for Sale Of St. Thomas Cocoa Farm

The Government is in discussion with overseas interests for the sale of a cocoa farm in St. Thomas, and rehabilitation of production in the parish to supply the high-end market in London. Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon....

Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

Budget Of $641.56 Billion For 2015/16

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), and President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (right) examine one of the prized cows on display at the 2015 Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show in Falmouth, Trelawny, on February 18.

Banana Production To Be Increased

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir. Patrick Allen delivers the 2015/16 Throne Speech in Parliament, today (February 19), under the theme: ‘Partnership for Development: Inclusive Growth…Expanding Opportunities’, which outlined the priority programmes and policies to be pursued by the Government during the new fiscal year. Beside the Governor General is Aide-de-Camp, Major Morton Stewart.

G-G Delivers Throne Speech at Ceremonial Opening of Parliament

Fitch Ratings today revised the outlook for Jamaica from “Stable” to “Positive".

Fitch Ratings revises Outlook for Jamaica to Positive

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, speaking at the 2015 Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show in Falmouth, Trelawny, on February 18. In his address, Minister Kellier stated that very soon Jamaican agricultural produce could reach the United Kingdom market in 10 days.

11 years ago Agriculture

Agricultural Produce to Reach UK Faster

Jamaican agricultural produce could soon reach the United Kingdom market within 10 days, based on a pending agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and a major shipping line, which will shortly be operating directly between both countries. Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, said currently Jamaican products get into the United Kingdom market in 23 days,...

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen inspects the Guard of Honour outside of Gordon House. Sir Patrick delivered the 2015/2016 Throne Speech on Thursday, February 19 to officially open the 2015/2016 Parliamentary year.

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Governor GeneralParliament

Government Will Honour Obligations to Public Sector Workers – G-G

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government is committed to honouring its obligations to Public Sector workers. Among these are: the annual performance increment of 2.5 per cent; the third tranche of the Health Sector reclassification; and the final one-off payment to each Public Sector worker in the amount of $25,000, arising from the 2012/15...

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Governor GeneralParliament

Significant Laws to be Passed in 2015/16

Several key pieces of legislation, aimed at enhancing and improving Jamaica’s national security and justice systems, are included on the legislative agenda for the new 2015/16 Parliamentary year. This is outlined in the Throne Speech delivered on Thursday, February 19, at Gordon House, by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. Notable among the legislation are: the Caribbean...

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

11 years ago Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

PM for Launch of 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference

The 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, set to unfold from June 13-18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, under the theme: Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity, will be launched this Friday (February 20) by the Prime Minister, Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, ON, MP at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. Senator the Honourable, Arnold J. Nicholson, QC,...

Film Commissioner and Manager of Creative Industries at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Carole Beckford, outlines plans and activities for the staging of the Jamaica Film Festival, July 7 to 11 in Kingston, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 17.

11 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO Stages Film Festival July 7 to 11

Local talents in scriptwriting, directing, producing and acting will get the opportunity to showcase their craft to the world, at the inaugural staging of the Jamaica Film Festival slated for July 7 to 11 in Kingston. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 17, Film Commissioner and Manager of Creative Industries at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Carole Beckford, said...

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, gives his remarks at the official opening ceremony for the Montego Bay Restorative Justice Centre at the Overton Plaza in Montego Bay on Tuesday, February 17.

11 years ago Justice

Restorative Justice Centre Opens in Montego Bay

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding on Tuesday (February 17) officially opened the Montego Bay Restorative Justice Centre, the first of its kind to be established in western Jamaica. The Centre will be available to all communities in the Montego Bay area, and forms part of government’s emphasis of integrating and implementing restorative justice practices in selected communities...

Director of The Open Heart Charitable Mission, Robert Claire (2nd left) accepts a cheque for $210,000 from Valerie Lewis O’Brian, JP (2nd right). The cheque represents a donation from the latest cohort of 33 Justices of the Peace who were installed in St. James last December. Sharing the occasion (from left) are: Marline Stephenson Dalley, JP and Custos of St. James, Hon. Ewan Corrodus. The presentation took place at the Custos’ office in Montego Bay on February 17.

11 years ago CommunityJustice

Charities in Mo-Bay Receive Donations from New JPs

Three charity organizations in Montego Bay have received donations totaling $500,000 from the latest cohort of Justices of the Peace (JPs) for the parish of St. James. The charities are: The Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill (CUMI) ($210,000); The Open Heart Charitable Mission ($210, 000), and the Custos of St. James’ Charity Fund, $80,000. The donations were...