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General Manager of the UDC, Desmond Malcolm addresses a JIS Think Tank session on Thursday, June 12.

UDC Records $413 Million Profit

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is reporting a significant turn-around in its financial performance, recording $413 million in profit as at March 2014. Addressing a JIS Think Tank session on Thursday, June 12, General Manager of the UDC, Desmond Malcolm,...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)

Technology Minister to Attend Crucial Telecoms Meetings

Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, addresses journalists on proposed amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Act to legislate the decriminalization of ganja for medicinal, religious and personal/private use, during Thursday’s (June 12) media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.

No Fall-Out Expected From Decision on Ganja –Justice Minister

Jamaican Ambassador to Brazil Creates History in Jamaica-Paraguayian Relations

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Delroy Gordon (right), admires the cover of the 2014 Jamaica Gospel Song Competition album, after it was unveiled at a Press Launch on June 11, at the Webster Memorial United Church, on Half Way Tree Road, Kingston 10. The ceremony was also held to introduce the top 10 finalists of this year’s competition, under the theme, ‘Moving Forward’. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer, Almond Productions Limited, Jon Williams and Programmes Management Director, JCDC, Dorrett Thaxter.

JCDC Launches 10-Track Gospel Album

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford (right), peruses a copy of his speech, before making his presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 10. Seated beside him is Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.

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Positive Feedback for Entertainment Registry

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment is reporting positive feedback from the public regarding its plans to establish an Entertainment Registry, aimed at certifying and registering local entertainment practitioners. This was disclosed by State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Damion Crawford, at Wednesday’s (June 11) Jamaica House media briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister. However, Mr. Crawford...

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson makes a point during his 2014/15 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on June 11, under the theme: ‘Information and Communication Technologies as Enablers for Growth and Development’.

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Special Education Schools to Benefit from $33 Million Project

Six special education schools are to benefit from a $33 million project earmarked for implementation this year by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining. The institutions are: the Lister Mair-Gilby School for the Deaf, Salvation Army School for the Blind, Randolph Lopez School of Hope, and Carberry Court Special School, in Kingston and St. Andrew, as well as...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, makes a point while addressing journalists at a Jamaica House media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, June 11. At left is Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

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UDC Identifies Spots on Palisadoes Strip for Entertainment Zone

State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, says the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has identified seven spots along the Palisadoes strip in Kingston to be utilised as possible venues for what is to be Jamaica’s first entertainment zone. Mr. Crawford said his vision for the location is to establish an entertainment area similar to that...

Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (centre), outlines details of proposed amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Act to legislate the decriminalization of ganja for medicinal, religious and personal/private use, during Thursday’s (June 12) media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. Listening keenly are: Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), and Consultant to the Minister, Dr. Eileen Boxhill.

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Cabinet Approves Amendment of Dangerous Drugs Act

Cabinet has approved revision of the Dangerous Drugs Act for the decriminalization of ganja for medicinal, religious, and private/personal use. The proposed changes will facilitate ganja being used for therapeutic purposes, as prescribed by a registered practitioner, or for scientific research conducted by an accredited tertiary institution or otherwise approved by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). The changes will also...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, speaking at a post sectoral debate presentation press briefing, held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday, June 12.

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Ministry in Discussion with OUR to Ensure Timeline for Number Portability

The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining is consulting with the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) to determine the extent of the agency’s authority to ensure that all telephone service providers adhere to the May 2015 timeline for number portability implementation. “LIME (telecom service provider) hasn’t been able to give us a date as yet for when they can...

Technical Specialist at the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Donna Newman outlines new tax reform measures at a JIS Think Tank on June 2, 2014 at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

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Government Revises GCT on Imported Services

Technical Specialist at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Donna Newman, says the Government has “revised and revamped” how General Consumption Tax (GCT) is applied to imported services. Resident tax payers will now be required to pay GCT on any service that would normally be taxable if it was supplied locally. Ms. Newman, who was addressing a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, explained...

The original building constructed by the Government of Jamaica in 1914, to house the Burnt Savannah Primary School, in St. Elizabeth. The building is still being used today to house four classrooms.

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Burnt Savannah Primary – 100 Years of Commitment to Education

The Burnt Savannah Primary School, formerly the Burnt Savannah All Age School, in St. Elizabeth, has accomplished the enviable achievement of shaping young minds, for 100 years. The school has been in operation since 1914, when the Government of Jamaica constructed the first building for the institution, to accommodate students who received their tutoring at the Baptist and Methodist churches...