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Minister of Transport, Works, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (left), affixes his signature to Final Framework Agreement regarding negotiations involving the Portland Bight development project, during a ceremony held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday, August 5. Also signing (from centre) are President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley; and General Manager of CHEC, Zhongdong Tang. The agreement is a record of their understanding of the general terms and conditions on which negotiations for the project will continue.

No Work has Started at Portland Bight

No construction or development work has started at Portland Bight. The only activity that is underway is the detailed technical work to complete the feasibility studies prior to making a submission to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addressing journalists at a press briefing, held at the Ministry of Health, downtown Kingston, on August 7. The Ministry gave an update on the Chikungunya situation in Jamaica and the Ministry’s Ebola Preparedness and Response Strategy.

Jamaica Not in High Risk Category for Ebola

The late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke (right), addressing students of the St. Ann-based Clarksonville All Age School in 2005, when they visited King’s House. (FILE)

Sir Howard’s Commitment to Education

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), congratulates musical icons, Freddie McGreggor (left) and Marcia Griffiths (right), for 50 years of service to Jamaica’s music industry. They were honoured at the 2014 staging of the Independence Grand Gala, at the National Stadium on August 6. Also honoured were the Skatalites.

Thousands Celebrate at Grand Gala

Education Minister the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right) in discussion with Canadian Senator, Rev Dr. Don Meredith at the Ministry of Education offices, National Heroes Circle on August 7, 2014.

Education Ministry Talks Special Education with Canadian Delegation

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing (right), views the body of the late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, at The Mico University College in Kingston on August 7. Also paying their respects are: Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (second right); Attorney General, Hon. Patrick Atkinson (third right); Senior advisor to the Minister of Education, Dr. Franklin Johnston; and President of The Mico University College, Professor Claude Packer.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Cabinet Members, Jamaicans Pay Respects To Sir Howard

Members of the Cabinet and Jamaicans of all walks of life, on Thursday, August 7, paid their respects to the late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, as his body lay-in-state at The Mico University College, in Kingston, where he graduated as a teacher. Among those viewing the body were: Attorney General, Hon. Patrick Atkinson; Minister...

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, signs the condolence book for the late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, which opened at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, D.C., on July 23.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Traffic Changes for the State Funeral of Sir Howard Cooke

Motorists and members of the public are being advised that the front entrance to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security on North Street in Kingston will be closed to vehicular traffic on Friday, August 8, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to facilitate road closure for the State Funeral of the former Governor-General, Sir Howard Cooke. Motorists are...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

National Security Minister Calls for Review of Approach for Persons Found with Ganja

The Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, MP, views with grave concern, reports of Mario Deane, an inmate of the Barnett Street Police Station in St. James, succumbing to injuries received while in police custody. According to the police, Deane, who was charged for possession of a small quantity of marijuana, was attacked by fellow inmates on August 3,...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, giving an update on private sector companies that are joining the renewable energy revolution at a recent function in Montego Bay.

12 years ago Technology

Several Private Companies Embracing Renewable Energy

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell says several private sector companies have been taking up his invitation to join the renewable energy revolution. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Paulwell said apart from the 1,600-kilowatt solar energy installation at the Grand Palladium Hotel in Hanover, several other companies have come on board with some now...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (right), exchanges pleasantries with (l-r) Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, and Member of Parliament for South St. James, Hon. Derrick Kellier; Member of Parliament for North West St. James, Dr. Horace Chang; and Custos of St. James, Hon. Ewen Corrodus, at the St. James Independence Day Civic Ceremony held on Wednesday, August 6, at the historic Sam Sharpe Square.

12 years ago Local Government

St. James Honours Eight with Spirit of Independence Award

Seven of St. James’ outstanding residents and one community project were on August 6, honoured with the ‘Spirit of Independence Award’ by the St. James Parish Council. Amidst the pomp and pageantry of the St. James civic ceremony, held at Sam Sharpe Square on Independence Day, the awardees were cited as heroes and lauded for their significant contributions to the...

Acting Director of the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) in the Ministry of the Labour and Social Security, Lyndon Ford.

12 years ago Labour

Ministry Looking to Expand Electronic Labour Exchange

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is looking to expand the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) to its regional offices in Montego Bay and Mandeville. The aim is to enable more Jamaicans to access the electronic job database and benefit from assistance provided at the Ministry’s Kingston office. Acting Director of the ELE, Lyndon Ford, said that over the...

Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), stand guard around the casket which bear the remains of Sir Howard Cooke, former Governor General, as it lay in state inside the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square, on August 5. Thousands of citizens from across western Jamaica filed pass the body of the late Head of State.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Two Day State Mourning for Sir Howard Begins Today

As the nation today (Aug 7) begins a two day period of state mourning for the late former Governor General Sir Howard Cooke, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller will lead members of the Cabinet in viewing the body of Sir Howard at the laying-in-state at the Mico University. The Prime Minister and Cabinet Members will view the...