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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Ebony Vale Community Access point (CAP), in Catherine, on October 30. Others (from second left) are: Social Development Officer of the National Housing Trust, Mr. Cherton DaCosta; Mrs. Margret Spooner of the Project Management Department of the National Housing Trust , and President of the Ebony Vale Citizens Association, Mrs. Avis Bryant-Tulloch.

Ebony Vale Gets CAP

The community of Ebony Vale in St. Catherine became the 191st recipient of a Community Access Point (CAP) on October 30, when the $4 million facility was opened by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. The...

Jamaican Foundation for Life Long Learning (JFLL) outstanding achiever, Joan Ellis-McCormack.

Successful Participants Hail Adult Education Programme

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), hands over a tablet computer to a student of the Cavaliers Primary School in rural St. Andrew, recently. Looking on are Member of Parliament for the area, Paul Buchanan and a member of the school’s administration.

Skills of Students Should Be Harnessed – Minister Paulwell

Justice of the Peace and author, Dr John McDowell (right), presents a copy of his autobiography, ‘When All is Said and Done’, to Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at a special meeting held at the Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa, Runaway Bay, on Thursday, October 30.

GG Urges JPs to Educate Citizens About Chik-V and Ebola

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (centre), turns on water at the official commissioning ceremony for the Burnt Savannah/Knoxwood Water Supply System in Southern St. Elizabeth, on October 30. The project was carried out by the National Water Commission at a cost of $59.6 million and will see over 3,000 customers and schools receiving improved and reliable water supply. To the Minister's right is Member of Parliament for South West St. Elizabeth, Hugh Buchanan and at second right is Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Raymond Pryce.

Consumers Urged To Pay Water Bills

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (right), addresses members of the Jamaica-American Chamber of Commerce at a special luncheon, at the Three West Club in Manhattan, New York, this week.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Strict Rule of Fiscal Discipline Will Be Maintained – Finance Minister

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says the Government will continue to maintain the strict rule of fiscal discipline, which is necessary to keep the country’s debt on a downward path. Addressing a special luncheon of the Jamaica-American Chamber of Commerce at the Three West Club in Manhattan, New York, this week, the Minister said that the...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), and Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), examine a root of cassava, while in discussion with Project Manager at the St. Catherine based Red Stripe cassava farm, Damian Graham (left), during a recent tour of the facility.

12 years ago Agriculture

Government to Adopt Technology Used By Red Stripe in Cassava Production

The Government will be moving to adopt the technology used by Red Stripe in its large-scale cassava production, so that an islandwide cassava industry can be sustained. According to Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, who toured the farm in St. Catherine, recently, the technology being applied there is delivering the kind of yields that will...

Manager of Property Services at the National Land Agency (NLA), Peter Baker, gives details of the new Estate Management System (EMS) to be implemented at the NLA, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

12 years ago Environment

NLA Implementing EMS to Improve Service

The National Land Agency (NLA) is implementing an Estate Management System (EMS), as part of its thrust to reduce turnaround time and improve service delivery to its customers. The EMS will be used to administer all information related to the 30,000 crown lands managed by the NLA in Jamaica, and will include the leasing, acquisition and disposition of crown lands....

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), having a light exchange with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Elaine Foster-Allen, during the official launch of Parents’ Month 2014 at the Office of the Prime Minister, on October 31.

12 years ago Education

Education Minister Urges Teachers to Join NPSC

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is urging teachers to offer their expertise to the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), to enhance the operations of the entity. “The Ministry of Education has identified hundreds of teachers who are not fully deployed...and we are hoping that we can encourage many of them to transfer into service with the Parenting Commission,”...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated fourth right), enjoys a performance by The Maanyi Ensemble Stars during a proclamation ceremony at King’s House on October 31, declaring November, Science, Technology and Innovation Month. Others from (third right) are: Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; Director General, National Commission on Science and Technology, Professor Errol Morrison; and Chairman of the Board, Scientific Research Council, Mellissa McHargh.

12 years ago Governor General

GG Encourages Jamaicans to Embrace Science and Technology

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is urging Jamaicans to recognise the importance of science and technology for the sustainable development of the country. Reading a proclamation declaring November, Science, Technology and Innovation Month at King’s House, on October 31, the Governor-General pointed out that science and technology have proven to be critical factors to economic development,...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), with a group of New York investors on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, October 30, while on a tour of the Exchange.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Encourages New York Investors to Make it Jamaica

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, has encouraged the most prominent members of New York’s financial community to seize the opportunity and invest in Jamaica. Dr. Phillips told the potential investors that there are many opportunities available in several areas, including the logistics hub, tourism, light manufacturing, business processing operations, agriculture and health tourism, among others. The...

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (right), presents Route Inspector, Ronisha Davis, with her certificate at a graduation ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on October 31.

12 years ago Transport

61 New Route Inspectors for Transport Authority

As part of its continued efforts to ensure discipline and order in the public transport system, the Transport Authority (TA) has added 61 new route inspectors to its Inspectorate Division. The inspectors, who graduated on Friday (October 31) at a ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ), in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, are the first cohort to be...