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National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), is introduced to youngsters of Lime Tree Grove in St. Catherine, by State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, where the community is located, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (2nd left), following the formal opening of the newly built $26 million Lakes/Lime Tree Grove community complex.

$26M Lakes Pen/Lime Tree Grove Community Complex Welcomed

Residents of Lakes Pen and Lime Tree Grove in St. Catherine, who were previously at odds with each other, have found common ground on which to mend their differences, in the newly constructed $26 million community complex. Construction of the...

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson at a recent Think Tank and the Jamaica Information Service headquarters.

Importance of Schools Tablets Programme Underscored

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Colin Bullock (right), shares a light moment with, from left: Executive Director, PIOJ Growth Secretariat, Joseph Cox; Chief Executive Officer, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Dennis Chung; and Co-Chair, Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, during the recent launch of the Financial Information and Real-time Matchmaking (FIRM) expo at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.

PIOJ and DBJ Establish ‘FIRM’ Partnership

The Ministry of Health has confirmed two additional locally transmitted cases of Chikungunya. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Jamaica to ten.

Ten Locally Transmitted Cases of Chikungunya Confirmed

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, addresses the Montego Co-operative Credit Union’s scholarships awards function held on August 14 at Day O Plantation Restaurant in Montego Bay, St. James.

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Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), and President, Rotary Club of New Kingston, Lloyd Butler (left), listen to a point from the Club’s Vice President, Rose-Marie Gibbs, during the organization’s weekly meeting at Chasers Café, Belmont Road, St. Andrew, on Friday, August 15, where Dr. Phillips was the guest speaker.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Government Must Operate at World Class Level – Dr. Phillips

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, has underscored the need for “certain adjustments” in how government functions in order to enhance the country’s competitiveness. These adjustments, he said, are also imperative in ensuring that Jamaica secures maximum benefits from implementation of the more “complex” aspects of the Economic Reform Programme (ERP). “We need to ensure that institutions...

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Colin Bullock (second left) conversing with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer (second right) during the official launch of the Financial Information and Real-time Matchmaking (FIRM) expo on August 14 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Strategies Limited, Aubyn Hill; and General Manager of Strategic Services, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Claudine Tracey.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

DBJ Approved $2.3 Billion in Loans for MSME Sector

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) approved over 9,700 loan applications, valued at $2.3 billion for the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) sector during the last fiscal year. This was disclosed by General Manager of Strategic Services at DBJ, Claudine Tracey, during the launch of the Financial Information and Real-time Matchmaking (FIRM) expo on August 14 at the Jamaica...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, addresses the scores of residents attending a Unite for Change workshop held on August 14 at the Mannings School in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

Government Making Inroads in Fight Against Crime

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting says that Government is making “significant headway” in the fight against crime. The Minister, who was addressing a Unite for Change forum in Westmoreland Thursday, August 14, said statistics indicate that there has been a major reduction in violent crimes and criminal activities across the island over the last few years. “We have...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (at podium), addressing the Rotary Club of New Kingston’s weekly meeting, at Chasers Café, Belmont Road, St. Andrew, on Friday (August 15). Seated is Club President, Lloyd Butler.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Says ERP Continues to Yield Positive Outcomes

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says implementation of the Economic Reform Programme (ERP) continues to yield positive and significant outcomes for Jamaica. Speaking at the Rotary Club of New Kingston’s weekly meeting, held at Chasers Café, Belmont Road, in St. Andrew, on August 15, Dr. Phillips said these successes include declining unemployment; increased infrastructural development; prospects...

Past President of the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains, Novlet Deans (second right), presents Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Chief State Liaison, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ian Boyne (left), with a certificate of appreciation, during the Club’s weekly meeting at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston, on August 15. At right is President of the Club, Patrick Evelyn.

12 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaicans Urged to Cultivate Spirit of Optimism

Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mr. Ian Boyne, is encouraging Jamaicans to cultivate a spirit of optimism and a ‘can-do attitude’, even as they navigate their way through the current economic challenges. Mr. Boyne, who is also Chief State Liaison, said it is important for Jamaicans to seek out the opportunities present in times of significant challenges,...

Director of the Early Stimulation Programme in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Antonica Gunter Gayle.

12 years ago Labour

More Assistance for the Disabled

The disabled community will be receiving more assistance later this year, as proceeds from the Digicel 5K Run/Walk, to be held October, will go to children with special needs. Director of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Early Stimulation Programme, Antonica Gunter Gayle, speaking at the launch of the 5K Walk/Run, held on August 13 in downtown Kingston, said...

Cornwall Combined Disabilities Association (CCDA) member, Sorrette Bruce (right), is the centre of attention as she registers for the CCDA launching ceremony, which was held at Verney House Hotel in Montego Bay, on August 14. Others ( from left) are: CCDA volunteer, Maxam Brown Campbell; Assistant Secretary, Nickesha Reid; Treasurer, Andrew East and Social Development Commission (SDC) Community Development Officer for St James, Tashion Hewitt. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, delivered the keynote address at the launch.

12 years ago Commerce

Persons with Disabilities Urged to Partner with Government

Persons with disabilities are being encouraged to partner with the Government to ensure their freedom of choice, control over their lives and to realise their full potential. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, in addressing the launch of the Cornwall Combined Disabilities Association in Montego Bay on August 14 , said...