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Collector of Customs at the Jamaica Customs Agency, Karlene Newman, outlines details of new taxes which took effect on June 1 at a JIS Think Tank at the agency’s head office on Monday June 2.

Stamp Duty on Alcoholic Beverages Reduced

Stamp duty rates on alcoholic beverages have been reduced, effective June 1, as part of the Government’s strategy for the systematic unification of the rates of taxation. Importers of beverages such as wines, liquors and cordials will now enjoy a...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill making his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 3.

NWC to Employ Strategies to Reduce Energy Usage

Fourth Form student at the Herbert Morrison Technical High School, Shevani Smith (left); accepts a scholarship letter from President of the South Florida chapter of the Jamaican Ex-Police Officers Association, Roy Bennett. The scholarship is valued at J$40,000. Sharing the occasion at centre is Assistant Commissioner of Police in Charge of Area One, Warren Clarke.

Jamaica Ex-Police Officers Association Gives Back to St. James

Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu makes presentation about the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that his office will sign with the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held Tuesday, May 27 at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston.

Public Consultation on National Disabilities Bill Tomorrow

Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (second left); receives medical supplies valued at $67.5 million from American Gospel Recording Artiste and Senior Pastor of Perfecting Faith Church (PFC), Freeport, New York, Pastor Donnie McClurkin (left); while PFC Associate Pastor, Lois Mellini (second right); and Pastor of Fellowship Tabernacle, Rev. Al Miller look on. Occasion was a ceremony at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston on Monday (June 2), during which the supplies were handed over.

Donnie McClurkin Donates Medical Supplies

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill

12 years ago EnvironmentParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

$18 Million Allocated to Help Landowners Obtain Titles

The PetroCaribe Development Fund will set aside $18 million to assist landowners who have applied to the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP) for titles, and are unable to complete the process, due to lack of funding. Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, who made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives...

12 years ago EnvironmentParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Two New LAMP Field Offices Open

In a bid to expand the reach of the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP), additional field offices have been opened in two parishes. The offices, which were opened by LAMP’s private sector partner, Geoland Title Limited, are located in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann and Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland. This was disclosed by Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate...

12 years ago EnvironmentParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

30 Catchment Tanks to be Restored

Thirty catchment tanks are slated to be rehabilitated during this financial year at a cost of $45.188 million. The project falls under the Rainwater Harvesting and Catchment Tank Rehabilitation Programme, which started in 2012. This was disclosed by Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to Brazil, Her Excellency, Alison Stone Roofe.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Brazil Revises Visa Agreement with Jamaica for 2014 FIFA World Cup

Bilateral relations between Jamaica and Brazil have blossomed since the opening of embassies in the capitals of both countries, and the signing of several cooperation agreements in the areas of tourism, education, health, and commerce. Jamaican nationals will find it easier to travel to Brazil for business, tourism and the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup, under a special visa cooperation...

12 years ago EnvironmentParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Climate Change Pilot Programme to Increase Awareness

Jamaica’s capacity to mitigate the effects of climate change is expected to be enhanced with the provision of US$4 million in grant funding under the Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience. This is an initiative aimed at increasing resilience to climate change effects at the national and regional levels. Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill made...

12 years ago EnvironmentParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Multi-Billion Dollar Water Supply Project Benefitting Thousands

Work has commenced on the second component of the Jamaica Water Supply Improvement Project , Category ‘B’, all sections of which will be completed, on target and within budget, by February 2015. Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change Hon. Robert Pickersgill made the announcement during his contribution to the 2014 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...

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NWC to Spend $2 Billion on Improving Corporate Area Water Supply

The National Water Commission (NWC) is to spend $2 billion (US$18.4 million) to implement the 26 Facilities Project as part of the Kingston Metropolitan Area Water Supply Improvement Programme. The project is funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and seeks to provide improved water supply to residents, in keeping with the Commission’s targets and the nation’s Vision 2030 goals....