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Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips address accountants the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAJ) business conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre last Saturday, November 8.

STATIN Reports 1.8 Per Cent Growth for June Quarter

Preliminary data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) shows that Jamaica achieved economic growth for a fifth consecutive quarter, recording 1.8 per cent for the period ending June 30, 2014. Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips,...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), is introduced to representative of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Thomas Opperer (right), by Permanent Secretary in the Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry, Donovan Stanberry, on the second day of the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists (JAST) two-day annual conference, on Friday, November 7, at the Riu Hotel and Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Mr. Kellier addressed delegates and guests attending the conference, which was held under the theme, 'Positioning for Increased Cane and Sugar Production'.

Agriculture Minister Urges Increased Sugar Cane Production

Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Acting Pro Registrar, Dr. Carol Granston (left), observes as executives of the British firm, MacMillan Publishers Limited, Dan Wilson (2nd left), and Kate Heald (centre), explain features of the new CXC Online Book Store to students attending the facility’s launch at Jamaica College in St. Andrew, Friday’s (November 7). The students participating in the interactive session were: Shaundi Faulkner (3rd left); Tahrea Griffiths (3rd right); and Lamando Shepherd (right) of Jamaica College; and Amoy Gourzong (2nd right) from Gaynstead High School.

CXC Launches Online Bookstore

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Fenton Ferguson (centre), listens as Head of the Ebola preparation committee at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, Dr. Barbara Grandison, explains the level of preparedness at the hospital, during a tour of temporary quarantine facilities on Friday (November 7). At left is Deputy Chairman of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Calvin G. Brown.

Ebola Preparations Advanced At Cornwall Regional Hospital

Senior Director for Development, Planning, Policy and Monitoring in the Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Rollin Alveranga, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday, November 4, at the agency’s head office on Half-Way-Tree Road.

Water Ministry Developing Citizen’s Charter

Logistics Coordinator for the Government’s National Health Emergency Response to the Chikungunya Virus (Chik V), the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Colonel Daniel Pryce (right), and other members of the JDF observe as their colleague cleans a drain in Washington Mews, Naggo Head, in Portmore, St. Catherine, during Saturday’s (November 8) vector control and clean-up activities in community. Saturday’s activities also involved representatives from the Ministries of Health, and Local Government and Community Development; Portmore Municipal Council; Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM); National Works Agency (NWA); National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA); and Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

11 years ago CommunityHealth & Wellness

Portmore Cleanup Project Hailed as a Success

The two-day clean up exercise conducted in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Saturday and Sunday (November 8 and 9), is being hailed as a major success. Logistics Coordinator for the Government’s National Health Emergency Response Programme, Colonel Daniel Pryce, and Portmore’s Acting Mayor, Councillor Leon Thomas, have praised the inputs of public and private sector stakeholders facilitating implementation of the activities...

Financing and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), addressing Saturday’s (November 8) Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ) business conference, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, under the theme: ‘Going for Growth’.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Socially Inclusive Economic Growth for Jamaica Being Emphasized

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says equitable distribution of resources in Jamaica will only materialize when the economy begins to record socially inclusive growth. This, he explains, is growth that is not only sustained, over time, but brings into the country’s economic framework, “those sections of the population that have been historically excluded.” This, the Minister...

National Housing Trust (NHT) Chairman, Easton Douglas (right), conversing with National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) Chief Executive Officer, Peter Knight, during a public lecture and exhibition held as part of a series of activities in observance of World Town Planning Day, being observed today (November 8), at the NHT’s New Kingston offices, on Friday (November 7).

11 years ago Housing

NHT Commits $173m to Complete Spatial Plan and Development Order for Jamaica

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has committed $173 million towards the completion of a spatial plan and development order for Jamaica. Chairman, Easton Douglas, made the announcement on Friday (November 7), during a public lecture and exhibition at the agency’s New Kingston corporate office, which was held as part of activities commemorating World Town Planning Day, being observed today (November...

Custos Rotulorum of St. Andrew, Marigold Harding (left), shares a light moment with Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane in South Africa, Councillor Kgosientso Ramokgopa (right), during the launch of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation’s (KSAC) inaugural Civic and Community Awards, at the Council’s offices, Church Street, downtown Kingston, on November 4. Also sharing the occasion were: South African High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Mathu Joyini (2nd left); Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke (centre); and members of Councillor Ramokgopa’s delegation.

11 years ago Local Government

KSAC Stages Inaugural Civic and Community Awards this Month

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) will stage its inaugural civic and community awards later this month, to honour persons, who have made significant contributions to the city. The event will be held annually, during November, to coincide with activities commemorating Local Government and Community Development Month, which is being observed this year, under the theme: ‘Service People –...

The body of former President of the Senate, Syringa Marshall-Burnett, is carried out of the University Chapel, University of the West Indies by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) through a guard of honour formed by nurses in attendance at her thanksgiving service on Thursday (Nov. 6).

11 years ago Parliament

A Fitting Send Off for Syringa Marshall Burnett

It was to the melodious strains of “Rivers of Babylon” that the flag draped casket bearing the body of Syringa Marshall-Burnett, exited the halls of the University Chapel yesterday (Nov.6). The Government of Jamaica had accorded an official funeral service for the late former President of the Senate and noted stalwart of the nursing profession. The three-hour long service, held...

Senior Director for Mitigation Planning and Research at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Karema Aikens Mitchell, addresses a special meeting of the Hanover Parish Disaster Committee on Thursday (November 6), at the Hanover Parish Council in Lucea.

11 years ago Community

ODPEM Holds Disaster Awareness Sessions in Hanover

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is staging a series of disaster mitigation sensitisation sessions in the parish of Hanover, targeted at residents in flood-prone areas and other critical stakeholders. Representatives of a number of key agencies were addressed at a special meeting of the Hanover Parish Disaster Committee, held on Thursday (November 6) at the parish...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), arrives for the official launch of the JLS: ‘Using Technology to Empower Individuals and Communities for Development’ project, at the Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library on November 6. Accompanying the Minister are: Director General, Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Karen Barton and Chairman of the Jamaica Library Board, Paul Lalor.

11 years ago Education

JLS Urged to Expand Provision of Information

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has challenged the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) to be a facilitator of information to various sectors of society, in order to enhance knowledge, technology and development. “The library, through technology, must be an adjunct and a help to what goes on in the school system. The library has to become the centre where...