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Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (2nd left) listens keenly to a point being made by, Commissioner of Customs, and Chief Executive Officer of Jamaica Customs Agency, Major Richard Reese (left), during the launch of the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) on Wednesday, August 13, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right); and Chairman of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Dr. Winston Davidson, also participated in the discussion.

Technology-Driven System to Speed Up Customs Operations

Jamaica Customs Agency has launched a major, technology-driven system, aimed at streamlining and reducing the processes involved in cross-border import, export, and transshipment of goods. The Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA), which is being implemented at a cost of...

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, addressing journalists at the monthly briefing at the Sagicor head office, in New Kingston, on August 14.

Jamaica Surpasses All IMF Targets for First Quarter

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addresses the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), to undertake a $5.17 million project to replace 200 streetlights along Palisadoes road with light emitting diode (LED) technology. The signing was held on August 8 at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Sports Club in Kingston. At the head table are: President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), JPS, Kelly Tomblin; and Director of Transmission and Distribution Asset Management at JPS, Steve Dixon.

Tougher Penalties Coming For Stealing Electricity

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (left), presents Rev. Leroy Sterling with the prestigious 'Spirit of Independence Award', during the St. James Independence Civic Ceremony, held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, on August 6.

Reverend Sterling Honoured for 37 Years Service to St. James

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), makes reference to the revised Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Mathematics curriculum, during his address at a press conference at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston, on August 12. The Minister presented the results of this year's CSEC examination and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). Students’ performance improved in 14 of the 35 subjects sat in this year’s CSEC exams. Ministry officials pictured (from left) are: National Mathematics Co-ordinator, Dr. Tamika Benjamin; Permanent Secretary, Elaine Foster-Allen; and Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean.

Minister Thwaites Assures Teachers Will Be Paid On Time

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), makes a point at a press briefing held at the Ministry of Health downtown Kingston offices on August 7, to give an update on the Chikungunya disease. Seated beside the Minister are Director of Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services, Ministry of Health, Dr Marion Bullock DuCasse (centre), and Representative, Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), Dr. Tara lee Malcolm.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Four Additional Locally Transmitted Cases of Chikungunya Confirmed

The Ministry of Health has confirmed another four locally transmitted cases of Chikungunya. Director, Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse said the positive results were received today from samples sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Jamaica to eight – six from local transmission and two...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), emphasises a point during a press conference at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston, August 12. The Minister presented the results of this year

12 years ago Education

Improved Performance by CSEC Students

Students’ performance improved in 14 of the 35 subjects taken in this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examination. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites during a press conference on August 12 at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston, where he provided the results of both the CSEC and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)....

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

Mario Deane Incident: Police Interdicted, New Guidelines Issued

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting is to receive from the Acting Commissioner of Police, by Monday the latest, a report on new arrangements for the care and protection of persons in police custody. This in response to a directive from the Minister to the Police High Command last Thursday, within hours of learning of the death...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), at its Church Street offices in downtown Kingston, on August 12.

12 years ago Local Government

KSAC Achieves 52% of Property Tax Collection Target in Three Months

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) met 52 per cent of its annual property tax collection target, during the first quarter of this fiscal year. “We continue our public education drive by attending community meetings, placing ads in the electronic and print media, doing house to house visits, and sending town criers around to remind property owners of their...

Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd right), shares in the eating of melon produced at the New Forrest/Duff House Agro Park, in Manchester, on August 11, while on a tour of the park. Others (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry; President of the New Forrest/Duff House Water Users Association, Conrod Murray; Senior Extension Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Donald Robinson; and Executive Director of RADA, Lenworth Fulton.

12 years ago Agriculture

High Yields at Agro Park in New Forrest/Duff House

Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the new technology being used by farmers at the New Forrest/Duff House Agro Park, in Manchester, has turned the once desolate area into a well run farm. “The farmers have done a lot of work; they have accepted the new technology, which is the way to go where agriculture is...

Acting Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Errol Mowatt (second left), points to cheque presented to him by Manager of Safety, Environment, Quality Assurance and Security at Petrojam Limited, Mr. Leon Jarrett, at the York Park Fire Station, Orange Street, downtown Kingston, on August 12. The money will be used to assist with training at the JFB. Others (from left) are: Public Relations Officer, Petrojam Limited, Latoya Pennant; Deputy Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Warren Malcolm; Assistant Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Alrick Hacker, Deputy Commissioner, Administration, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Samuel McIntosh.

12 years ago Local Government

Fire Brigade Gets $3 Million to Assist With Training

The Jamaica Fire Brigade, on August 12, received $3 million from Petrojam Limited, to assist in building the capacity of its fire fighters. The presentation was made at the York Park Fire Station, Orange Street, downtown Kingston. Manager of Safety, Environment, Quality Assurance and Security at Petrojam Limited, Mr. Leon Jarrett, said the fire brigade had expressed the need for...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford (second left), conversing with President, Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights, Coleen Lewis (second right), during a joint Rotary Club meeting of the Kingston East and Port Royal, and Trafalgar New Heights at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in Kingston, on August 11. Others (from left) are: President, Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal, Winsome Gordon and Assistant Governor, Jamaica South East, Noel Osbourne.

12 years ago Tourism

State Minister Renews Call for Education Trust

With the cost of tertiary education increasing annually, Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, has renewed the call for the establishment of a dedicated Trust from which Jamaicans can access money to fund their tertiary education. Addressing a joint Rotary Club meeting of the Kingston East and Port Royal, and Trafalgar New Heights,...