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Finance Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left) with President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel shortly after the IDB head arrived in Jamaica in January 2013.

IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno Visits Jamaica

The Government of Jamaica announces the visit of Mr. Luis Alberto Moreno, President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to Jamaica on 18th December 2014. President Moreno’s visit coincides with activities surrounding the celebration of the IDB’s 45 years of...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), makes a point to Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Hon. Peter Phillips (2nd left), as they view plans for the expansion of the Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny. Occasion was a tour of the property on November 28. Others (from left) are: Hotel Manager at Royalton White Sands, Alex Arias; Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCO), Devon Hickey; Sales Director at the resort, Kerry-Ann Casserly; and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Clyde Harrison.

Hotel Projects to Create Jobs for Thousands of Jamaicans

Tessanne Chin and Anita Antoinette for KSAC Tree Lighting Ceremony

General Manager of the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Clifton Reader (left), explains to Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (2nd right) and Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (3rd right), the concept of the resort, which is now being refurbished. The Ministers were on a tour of the property on Friday November 28. Also on the tour were: Dr. Paul Robertson (right), of the Port Authority of Jamaica, (PAJ); Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCO), Devon Hickey (2nd left) and the Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Clyde Harrison.

Moon Palace Jamaica Grande to Open January 15

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the National Church Service launching Disability Awareness Week, held at the Calvary Baptist Church, in Montego Bay, on November 30. Mr. Kellier also delivered the Prime Minister’s message.

JCPD to Get Board of Management

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon Derrick Kellier (left), greets Danielle Clarke, member of the Cornwall Combined Disabilities Association, at the National Church Service launching Disability Awareness Week at Calvary Baptist Church, Montego Bay on November 30. Other members are (from left) Andrew East and Lorenzo McCleggan.

11 years ago Labour

Disabilities Act to Address Social Injustice – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the passage of the Disabilities Act 2014, is a milestone legislation and a necessary step in the right direction in addressing the social injustice faced by persons living with disabilities. “One of the remaining aspects of social injustice, which is perhaps not as published as it ought to, is our collective failure...

National Water Commission (NWC) Vice President for Potable Water Systems Operation and Maintenance, Mark Blair, has announced that the Commission will be launching operations in Cornwall Mountain and adjacent communities in Westmoreland, to regularize their accounts. He was speaking at the commissioning of the Barneyside water tank in Cornwall Mountain on November 28.

11 years ago CommunityEnvironment

NWC to Regularise Customers in Westmoreland Communities

The National Water Commission (NWC) is to start a massive operation in Cornwall Mountain and surrounding communities in Westmoreland, to regularize the accounts and recover monies owing by residents, who are now benefitting from the newly commissioned Barneyside water system. Speaking at a ceremony marking the commissioning of the refurbished system, on November 28, Vice President at the NWC with...

President of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association, Mr. Roy Baker, stands at the entrance to his farm in St. Catherine. Egg farmers are expected to produce 130 million eggs in 2014.

11 years ago Agriculture

Local Egg Industry on Growth Path

The local egg industry has been making significant strides within the agricultural sector. With just over 2,000 small and 100 large farmers spread across the island, the industry is projected to produce over 130 million eggs for 2014. This is more than what was produced in 2013. President of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association (JEFA), Roy Baker, attributes the improved...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon Robert Pickergill (2nd left), is the first to taste water from the commissioned Barneyside water supply system, on November 28. Joining him are (from left): National Water Commission (NWC) Vice President for Potable Water Systems Operation and Maintenance, Mark Blair; Mayor of Savanna-la-mar, Councillor Bertel Moore; Director at Rural Water Supplies Limited, Pastor Omar Oliphant; Rev. Enroy Clarke and Councillor Bernard Vanreiil of the Cornwall Mountain Division. The Barneyside water supply was officially commissioned by Minister Pickergill.

11 years ago CommunityEnvironment

Improved Water Supply for Residents of Westmoreland

About 6,000 residents in sections of Westmoreland are now receiving improved water supply, following the re-commissioning of the Barneyside water tank, under the Government’s Water Improvement Project. Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon Robert Pickergill on Friday, November 28 who officially commissioned the 150 thousand gallon (675 litre)-capacity tank at a ceremony in Cornwall Mountain, said the...

Commissioner of Customs, Major Richard Reece, addressing a media briefing on November 28, at Customs House, in Newport East, Kingston. The Commissioner outlined measures to assist persons to clear their goods early in the Christmas season

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Jamaica Customs and Port Operators Collaborate to Clear Goods Early

The Jamaica Customs Agency and port operators are collaborating to ensure timely clearance of goods ahead of the Christmas season, which include longer opening hours and additional staff to handle the increased number of shipments entering the island. Commissioner of Customs, Major Richard Reece, who provided updates at a media briefing on November 28, at Customs House, Newport East, said...

Minister with Responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (third right), admires a cauldron petal from the 2012 London Paralympic Games, which was unveiled during a ceremony at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on November 28. The petal, which was one of 164 comprising the cauldron, was presented to the country as a souvenir after it was dismantled following the Games. Also viewing the petal (from right) are: President, Jamaica Paralympic Association, Christopher Samuda; British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency, David Fitten; and Paralympian, Tanto Campbell.

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

Petal Unveiled at Airport

One of the 164 petals which comprised the cauldron, which was lit during the 2012 London Paralympic Games, was unveiled during a ceremony at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, on November 28. The petal was presented to the country as a souvenir after the cauldron was dismantled following the Games. Each copper petal sympolised the 164 competing nations....

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

11 years ago Information

Information Minister Regrets Accident Involving RJR Team

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has expressed regret at the accident involving six persons from the RJR Communications Group, which occurred today (November 30), on Highway 2000. She has conveyed sympathies to those involved and wishes a speedy recovery for the persons who were injured. It is reported that the RJR team was proceeding eastward...