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Ganja Bill Tabled in Senate

A Bill which seeks to decriminalize ganja for medicinal, religious, and private/personal use was tabled in the Senate, on January 23. The Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act, 2015, was laid on the table by Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, presents Faculty Advisor, Sonia Leebert, with her plaque and gift package during the Kiwanis Clubs of Division 25 100th Anniversary Service Leadership Programmes Youth Awards Ceremony, held at the Montego Bay High School in St.
James on January 21, under the theme: — Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, presents Faculty Advisor, Sonia Leebert, with her plaque and gift package during the Kiwanis Clubs of Division 25 100th Anniversary Service Leadership Programmes Youth Awards Ceremony, held at the Montego Bay High School in St. James on January 21, under the theme: 'Serving the children of the world'. Some 100 youth leaders as well as four Faculty Advisors were recognized and awarded during the ceremony.

Four Teachers Honoured by Kiwanis

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), shares a light moment with Chief Executive Officer of Digicel, Barry O’Brien, at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum 2015 at the J. Wray and Nephew headquarters in New Kingston on Thursday, January 22.

150 Local and Overseas Investors for March 10 to 12 Forum

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), is greeted by United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (left), on his arrival at the launch of the Jamaica Investment Forum 2015 at the J. Wray and Nephew headquarters in New Kingston on Thursday (January 22). Also pictured are: Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Milton Samuda (second right), and Executive Director, AMCHAM, Becky Stockhausen.

Significant Number of Local and Overseas Investors Expected at Forum March 10 to 12

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (right), has the attention of Executive Chairman, Mayberry Investments Limited, Christopher Berry (left), and Assistant Vice President for Marketing, Mayberry Investments Limited, Anika Smith during Wednesday’s (Jan. 21) staging of the Mayberry Investor Forum at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston.

Gains Under Economic Reform Must Be Sustained – Dr. Phillips

United Nations Habitat Coordinator in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Alicia Smith, said the Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme (PSUP) will also address the social needs of residents. She was speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday, January 21, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

11 years ago Transport

Slum Upgrading Programme to Address Social Needs

The Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme (PSUP), being implemented by the Government, will improve the housing infrastructure within informal communities while also addressing the social needs of residents. The Government is set to launch Phase Two of the programme, which will run from January to September 2015. The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN Habitat) has provided US$125,000 to undertake the...

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Brian Pengelley, addresses the opening of the inaugural Tourism Linkages Speed Networking Event held on Wednesday, January 21, at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay.

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Manufacturers Urged to Make Good Use of Tourism Linkages Event

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Brian Pengelley, is urging manufacturers to make good use of the opportunity created through the Tourism Linkages Speed Networking Event to boost the promotion and sale of their products to the tourism industry. “Do not waste this opportunity….make your pitch. I have said to all my members…ask the questions, make sure you understand...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips (2nd left), is assisted by President and Chief Executive Officer of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, Jacqueline Sharp (2nd right), in unveiling a commemorative plaque to mark the formal opening of the bank’s Fairview Financial Centre in Montego Bay, recently. Sharing the moment are: Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (left); and Scotia Group’s Senior Vice President for English Caribbean International Banking, Bruce Bowen.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Positive Feedback on Economy from Private Sector Leaders

The Government’s implementation of the economic reform programme continues to generate positive feedback from the private sector. This response has amplified in the wake of reported improvements in business and consumer confidence for the October to December 2014 quarter. Details of recent surveys show that the business confidence index rose to 122.9 points for the period, up from 112.1 in...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd right); and United States’ Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis G. Moreno (right), sign Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to provide support in boosting internet access and clean energy, at a function held on Wednesday (Jan. 21), at the PCJ auditorium in Kingston. Other signatories (from left) are: Jamaica Country Manager for Microsoft Corporation, George Corbin; and Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Hugh Cross.

11 years ago Technology

Gov’t Gets Support to Boost Internet Access and Provide Clean Energy

The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States Government to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country. The support comes through two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed on Wednesday (January 21) at the PCJ auditorium in Kingston. The first MoU seeks to make use of unused television...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), consults with General Manager, Project Management, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Loy Malcolm (left), just before addressing yesterday’s (Jan. 21) launch of the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) in the communities of Majesty Gardens and Greenwich Town/Newport West, St. Andrew. Looking on is Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Scarlette Gillings.

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Gov’t Looking To Develop 1907 Earthquake Monument Site

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says discussions have been initiated towards the redevelopment and preservation of the monument, which was built in memory of the 500 unidentified persons who perished in the 1907 earthquake. The massive earthquake, and the fire it caused, destroyed sections of downtown Kingston. The Prime Minister said the monument, which is located on...

Minister of State for Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan (centre), exchanges pleasantries with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Assistant Representative, Dr. Gillian Smith, at the Jamaica Agricultural Society’s (JAS) national agricultural food security and economic summit held on January 22, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Looking on is President, JAS, Senator Norman Grant.

11 years ago Agriculture

Jamaica to Achieve Self-Sufficiency in Irish Potato Production This Year

The country is on target to be self-sufficient in the production of table Irish potato by the end of 2015. “For 2015, we are aiming to produce 18 million kilograms of table Irish potato, which would mean that Jamaica would have attained 100 per cent self-sufficiency in production of table Irish potato,” said Minister of State for Agriculture, Labour and...

Director of Housing in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Paula Parks, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday, January 21.

11 years ago Housing

Housing Ministry Looking to Draft Squatter Policy

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, is looking to draft a squatter policy, which will guide the development of informal communities across the country. Director of Housing Policy in the Ministry, Paula Parks, said the policy will incorporate recommendations from the Draft National Housing Policy. “The Ministry will be looking to develop a squatter policy outside of the National...