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Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips. (FILE)

Dr. Phillips Cautions Unions Against Unrealistic Expectations

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, has again given the Government’s commitment to doing “everything possible” to accommodate claims for salary increases to civil servants for the 2015 to 2017 contract period. He, however, cautioned unions that...

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (right), is in discussion with Ambassador of Poland to
Jamaica, His Excellency, Piotr Kaszuba, following a briefing session for members of the diplomatic corps held today (February 11), at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices. The session was part of the programme of activities to mark the 17th annual staging of Diplomatic Week, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. — President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (right), is in discussion with Ambassador of Poland to Jamaica, His Excellency, Piotr Kaszuba, following a briefing session for members of the diplomatic corps held today (February 11), at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices. The session was part of the programme of activities to mark the 17th annual staging of Diplomatic Week, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.

Jamaica Investment Forum to Build Int’l Partnerships

Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ .

RADA to Build Capacity in 2015

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), cuts the ribbon to open the newly refurbished Nannyville Health Centre in South East St. Andrew Wednesday (February 11). Sharing the moment (from 2nd left) are: State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining and Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, Hon. Julian Robinson; Board Chairman for the South East Regional Health Authority, Dr. Andrei Cooke; and Deputy Mayor of Kingston and Councillor for the Vineyard Town Division, Andrew Swaby.

Gov’t Invests $620 Million in Refurbishing Health Centres

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), addresses members of the diplomatic community yesterday (Feb. 11), during a meeting at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Smart Policing a Central Strategy in Crime Fighting

Attorney General, Hon Patrick Atkinson (right), addressing journalists at Thursday’s (February 12) media briefing at Jamaica House. Listening keenly is Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSenate

Williams and Tufton are Still Members of the Senate – Attorney General

Attorney General, Hon. Patrick Atkinson, says that despite submitting letters of resignation, former Opposition Senators, Arthur Williams and Dr. Christopher Tufton, remain members of the Upper House, based on last week’s Supreme Court ruling. Mr. Atkinson says his opinion is based on the Court’s judgment that the Leader of the Opposition’s request for and procurement of the pre-signed and undated...

Principal of the Holland High School in Martha Brae, Trelawny, Pauline Reid, hails the achievements of the institution, which opened in 2005.

11 years ago Education

Holland High Principal Hails Improvement in Student Achievement

As the Holland High School in Trelawny celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, Principal of the institution, Pauline Reid, is hailing the significant improvement in student attainment over the years. She said during the first few years only one-fifth of the grade 11 cohort each year, was able to sit the Caribbean School Examination Certificate (CSEC). “Now, we have 100...

Chair of the Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education (PACE) Canada, Diana Burke (right), hands over cheques to Director, Sector Support Services, Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Michelle Campbell (left), at the office of the ECC in downtown Kingston, on February 12.

11 years ago Education

ECC Gets $4 Million to Assist Early Childhood Institutions

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) of the Ministry of Education has received $4 million to be used for infrastructure development and maintenance of selected early childhood institutions. Among the schools are: Calaloo Meadows Basic, St. Andrew; Boscobel Basic, St. Mary; Fern Grove Basic, St. Ann; Mango Hall Basic, Westmoreland; Santa Cruz Early Childhood Institution, St. Elizabeth, and Harvest Time Basic,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left) along with Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (right); Head of Delegation, European Union to Jamaica, Her Excellency Paola Amadei (second right); and Polish Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Piotr Kaszuba, examine the Partnership Plaque, which gives a pictorial representation of the Jamaica-EU relationship over the last 40 years. Occasion was the launch of the 40th anniversary of Jamaica-EU partnership celebrations, held at Jamaica House on February 12.

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Prime Minister Lauds EU for Contributing to Country’s Development

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has lauded the European Union (EU) for its continued support to Jamaica, which has seen the organisation contributing an estimated €1.2 billion or J$170 billion in development assistance over the last 40 years. Mrs. Simpson Miller said the EU’s contribution to the many facets of Jamaica’s development goes beyond activities under the...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Mrs. Colette Roberts Risden (right), makes a point during a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 11. At left is Director of the Occupational, Safety and Health Department in the Ministry, Mr. Robert Chung.

11 years ago Labour

OSH Bill to be Tabled Next Fiscal Year

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Mrs. Colette Roberts Risden, says the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill is top priority, and will be tabled in Parliament during the next legislative year. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on February 11, the Permanent Secretary said the Bill is very important for the Ministry,...

General Manager at Self Start Fund, Sezvin Hamilton.

11 years ago Commerce

Self Start Fund to Lend $5 Billion to MSMEs

The Self Start Fund (SSF) is projecting to lend approximately $5 billion to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) over the next four years, as part of continued efforts to facilitate the growth and viability of the sector, promote entrepreneurship and create jobs. Speaking with JIS News, General Manager of the SSF, Sezvin Hamilton, informed that over the period, the...

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

11 years ago Information

Message from Senator the Hon Sandrea Falconer, Minister Without Portfolio (Information), Office of the PM – In Observance of World Radio Day

Jamaica joins with other nations around the globe in observing World Radio Day, an initiative of the United Nations Educational Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The theme of World Radio Day 2015 is ‘Youth and Radio’. It recognizes the fact that youth make up more than half of the people on Planet Earth. This significant demographic is not always adequately...