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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.

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...

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.

Housing Ministry Looking to Draft Squatter Policy

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), with adult and youth leaders during the Kiwanis Clubs of Division 25 100th Anniversary Service Leadership Programme (SLP) Youth Awards Ceremony, held at the Montego Bay High School Auditorium on January 21. Some 100 youth and four adult leaders from across western Jamaica were awarded for their contribution to the Movement.

Partnerships Vital to Uplift the Youth – Education Minister

Chairman of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Joseph M. Matalon (3rd left), makes a point to Board member of the bank, Richard Burgher (left), at the launch of an Internet Finance Directory for the Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (MSME) sector, held at the Bank’s New Kingston offices on January 21. Others (from second left are): the DBJ’s Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds, and Executive Director at the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM), Professor Densil Williams.

Finance Directory Launched to Assist MSMEs

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (right), addressing a Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) forum, held January 22 at the PCJ auditorium in New Kingston. At left is Chairman of the PCJ, Christopher Cargill.

PCJ Explains Pricing Mechanism

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, giving an update on the Winter Tourist Season.

11 years ago Tourism

Arrivals Up for Winter Tourist Season

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, is reporting that the 2014/15 Winter Tourist Season is going well, with arrivals up just over a month after the December 15, 2014 start. Speaking to JIS News, Dr. McNeill said the preliminary figures for the first two weeks of 2015 are indicating that arrivals are up by over 5 per cent...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), and Executive Director of the National Solid Waste and Management Authority (NSWMA), Jennifer Edwards (centre), listen keenly to a point being made by Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Scarlette Gillings, at the launch of the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) in the communities of Majesty Gardens and Greenwich Town/Newport West, St. Andrew, on January 21.

11 years ago Prime Minister

18 Communities to Benefit from US$42 Million Project

Over 80,000 residents in 18 communities spanning six parishes will benefit from a US$42 million project, which will see significant improvements in basic infrastructure and social services over the next six years. The Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) is being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), through a loan from the World Bank. It was officially launched in...

Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (second left), in conversation with (from left), Advisor at the Commonwealth Secretariat, Yinka Bandele; President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards and President of Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Marjorie Kennedy, at the National Export Strategy (NES) Phase Two Validation Workshop, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, Downtown Kingston, on January 21.

11 years ago Commerce

Importance of National Export Strategy Outlined

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has underscored the importance of the National Export Strategy (NES) in improving Jamaica’s competitiveness on the global market. Speaking at the NES Phase II Validation Workshop on January 21 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, the Minister highlighted factors to be considered for the second implementation phase. “With the end...

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Mrs. Doreen Prendergast, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 21, about the launch of Phase Two of the UN Habitat’s Slum Upgrading Project.

11 years ago Transport

Phase 2 of UN Habitat’s Slum Upgrading Project to be Launched

The Government is set to launch Phase Two of the UN Habitat’s Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme (PSUP 2). The programme, which is being implemented in three phases, is intended to help in improving the living conditions of the urban poor and contribute to the Millennium Development Goals as it relates to poverty reduction targets. In particular, the PSUP responds to...

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (right), in discussion with Vice-Chair, Ganja Future Growers and Producers Association, Maxine Stowe, following today’s (January 21) Jamaica House media briefing. Among the matters discussed during the briefing were the proposed amendments to the current legislation concerning ganja.

11 years ago Justice

Certain Groups To Be Discouraged From Using Ganja

The Government intends to embark on a public education campaign to discourage the use of ganja among specific groups in society. Among those to be targeted are: adolescents, persons with mental disorders, pregnant women and other vulnerable persons. This campaign is to be supported from a portion of the revenues anticipated from the establishment of a new licensing regime for...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy & Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says Jamaica is committed to exploring clean and sustainable energy initiatives. He was speaking on Wednesday, January 21, at the PCJ auditorium in Kingston.

11 years ago Technology

Energy Minister Says Goverment Will Continue To Explore Alternative Solutions

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon Phillip Paulwell, has emphasised that the Government will continue to explore alternative and renewable energy solutions, despite the recent fall in global oil prices. “Despite the fall in price of energy, Jamaica is even more resolute and committed to continue on its path of energy conservation efficiency and diversification to embrace the...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites having a light conversation with Chief Executive Officer, COK Sodality Cooperative Credit Union Ltd, Jacqueline Mighty, at the COK Sodality Cooperative Credit Union Blast Off, held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on Wednesday, January 21, under the theme: ‘Passion…Time for Growth’.

11 years ago Education

Parents Urged to Save for Children’s Tertiary Education

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is urging parents to begin saving towards their children’s tertiary education from an early stage. “My advice to parents is that they should start saving for their child’s tertiary education from grade seven, if not before. Put down $500 a month if that is what you can afford, because the power of compounding...