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Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the performance of the entity since April 1 this year.

CAC Warns Consumers to Avoid Scammers

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is appealing to shoppers and consumers in general, to be extremely mindful of scam and other fraudulent activities which are prevalent during the Yuletide season. “The scams are many and varied, so do not be...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (2nd left), having a light exchange with Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (2nd right), at a contract signing ceremony for Phase Three of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) on December 11 at the Ministry of Finance and Planning, in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Canadian High Commissioner, Robert Ready; Country Representative of the Inter-American Development Bank, Therese Turner-Jones and British High Commissioner, David Fitton.

Phase III of CSJP Gets US$55 Million

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), applauds as Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuo Takase (centre), cuts the ribbon to mark Wednesday’s (December 10) official opening of a newly constructed block, housing three classrooms, at Boundbrook Primary School in Portland. The classrooms were built at a cost of $11.5 million with funds provided under the Government of Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Project, through the Japanese Embassy in Jamaica. Among those sharing the occasion are: Custos Rotulorum for Portland, Hon. Captain Lincoln Thaxter (2nd right); and Mayor of Port Antonio and Portland Parish Council Chairman, Councillor Benny White (right).

Three More Classrooms Built at Boundbrook Primary

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (right), is greeted by Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan (seated, left), at the official opening of the new Black River Market in St. Elizabeth, on December 10.The market was built at a cost of $94 million. Looking on are: Mayor of Black River, Councillor Everton Fisher (standing at left) and Member of Parliament, Hugh Buchanan.

Black River Gets Modern Market

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

Congratulatory Message from the PM on the World Record Swim by Jamaican Athlete, Alia Atkinson

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), is presented with a framed painting by Head Girl of Buff Bay High School in Portland, Danique Davis (left), during Wednesday’s (December 10) contract signing ceremony, at the institution, for a grant provision of $11 million under the Government of Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Project. The money will be spent to construct two additional classrooms and a storage area. In the background is Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuo Takase, who co-signed the agreement.

12 years ago Education

Two More Classrooms for Buff Bay High School

Work is to commence soon for the construction of two additional classrooms at Buff Bay High School in Portland, at a cost of approximately $13 million. This will increase the number of classrooms to 20 for the 800 students enrolled at the school. The classrooms, along with a storage area, will be constructed with grant funding of $11 million provided...

Legal Officer/Company Secretary of the Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB), Donna Samuels-Stone speaking at a JIS Think Tank on December 9.

12 years ago Transport

JMB Urges Banks to Consider Bridge Financing for Home Buyers

The Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB) is encouraging financial institutions to consider short-term home deposit loans that would provide bridge financing to home buyers. The recommendation comes against the background of amendments to the Mortgage Indemnity Act that were recently passed in both houses of Parliament. The Bill seeks to increase the percentage of the appraised value or selling price of...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, Christine Hendricks, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

12 years ago JIS Think TankLabour

JCPD Wants Greater Access to ICT for the Disabled

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is seeking to create greater access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for members of the disabled community. Executive Director of the JCPD, Christine Hendricks, recently returned to the island from a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) sponsored conference, which discussed the role of ICTs for persons with disabilities,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left); Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (second left); and Law Enforcement Expert of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes Regional Office for Central America and the Caribbean, Mr. Bob Van den Berghe (third left), sign Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Jamaica and the United Nations to implement the Airport Communication Project (AIRCOP) at the Norman Manley and Sangster International Airports. The signing was held at the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing’s Maxfield Avenue Offices on December 10. At right is Head of Co-operation, Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Jamaica, Jesus Orus Baguena. The EU is funding the project.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

MOU Signed to Fight Illicit Trade Via Airports

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on December 10, between the Government and the United Nations to implement the Airport Communication Project (AIRCOP) at the Norman Manley and Sangster International Airports. The project is an initiative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC), World Customs Organisation and INTERPOL, aimed at supporting the establishment of secure and effective...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill, delivers the keynote address at the 13th Sandals Travel Agency Recognition (STAR) awards held on Tuesday, December 9, at the Sandals Grande Riviera Beach and Villa Golf Resort in St. Ann.

12 years ago Tourism

2014 A Good Year For Tourism Sector – McNeill

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill says that 2014 has been “a very good year” for tourism in Jamaica. He said that November 2014 “has gone down as the best November Jamaica has ever had” with arrivals showing an increase of more than six per cent for the month. July saw a record 221,000 stopover arrivals, the largest...

General Manager of Jamaica Mortgage Bank Mr. Courtney Wynter addresses a JIS Think Tank on December 9

12 years ago Transport

JMB to Offer Services to the Diaspora

Members of the Diaspora will soon be able to access the services of the Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB) when investing in housing in Jamaica. The bank will be launching a new service that is expected to focus on the technical aspect of construction financing. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on December 9, General Manager of the JMB, Courtney Wynter,...

12 years ago Commerce

CAC Secures $32.5 Million for Aggrieved Consumers

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reporting that it has so far secured $32.5 million on behalf of aggrieved consumers for the 2014/15 financial year. It also settled 919 of the 1,138 complaints received, representing an 81 per cent resolution rate. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on December 10, Chief Executive Officer of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, informed that...