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Finance Minister Travels to Europe for Discussions

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, will be travelling to the United States, London, and other European cities next month to meet with several financial institutions. Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says Cabinet has...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), presents Head of Cooperation for the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Jesús Orús Báguena, with a Climate Change Audio-Visual Tool Kit, during a ceremony at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on May 28.

Stakeholders Receive Climate Change Audio-Visual Tool Kits

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.

INDECOM and Office of the Public Defender to Sign MOU

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, (centre) greets Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, just before the start of the official opening ceremony of the 45th Annual International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council Conference held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay on May 27. The three-day event (May 27 to 29) which is being held under the theme, ‘Positioning for the New Market Frontier’ is being attended by delegates from more than 87 member countries. At left is media communications specialist, Sonia Record.

Sugar Cane Industry Must Be Ready For Global Market Changes – Minister Clarke

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, May 27.

Tourism Linkages Initiative Benefitting Stakeholders

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (at the podium), speaking at the media launch of the Child Development Agency’s (CDA) 10th anniversary celebrations at the agency’s downtown Kingston offices, on May 28. Others (from left) are: Chairman, CDA Advisory Board, Maxine Henry-Wilson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), CDA, Rosalee Gage-Grey. The year-long activities to commemorate the CDA’s 10th anniversary begin on June 1 at the Boulevard Open Bible Church. Other activities include: lecture series, walk/runathon, awards banquet, concert, and talent competition exposition, among others.

12 years ago Culture

Government to Implement Interventions to Benefit Children in State Care

The Government will begin implementing several targeted interventions to improve conditions for children and adolescents, especially those in State care, during the 2014/15 fiscal year. These include the phased implementation of a Child Case Management System; legislative reforms; the transformation of Maxfield Park Children’s Home as a model care child facility; and therapy and counselling sessions. This was disclosed by...

Senior Investigator at the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Maurice Thompson, highlights the work of the entity as it relates to under-age gaming, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

12 years ago Finance & Public ServiceJIS Think Tank

BGLC Calls on Lounge Operators to Practise Responsible Gaming

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is urging parents and operators of gaming lounges to practise responsible gaming, in order to prevent minors from engaging in the practice. Responsible gaming refers to a set of practices that enable people to game in a way that is fair and safe, with guidelines that speak to the prevention of underage gaming....

12 years ago ParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015Tourism

Jamaica Secures 2 Million Airlift Seats for Summer Season

Jamaica has secured two million airlift seats for stopover visitors, out of its traditional tourist markets of the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom/Europe, for the upcoming 2014 summer tourist season. Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has informed that 1.4 million seats have been secured out of the United States, an increase of 11 per cent;...

12 years ago ParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015Tourism

Beaches To Be Improved For Public Access

Government is to spend approximately $252 million this fiscal year on improving six beaches for public access. The move is part of an overall initiative to develop at least one beach in each parish for Jamaicans. It is being undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment in collaboration with the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Urban Development Corporation (UDC), and...

12 years ago ParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015Tourism

Timeshare Concept To Be Added To Tourism Product

The Government is advancing legislation to facilitate Jamaica’s entry into the tourism timeshare market. The tabling of the Timeshare Vacations Bill in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 27, brings Jamaica closer to formally introducing the option of timeshare vacation schemes into the country’s product offering. A timeshare arrangement is a form of joint ownership, or right to the...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (second left), signs a $45 million contract with Civil Engineer, Hydro Science Consulting, Carlos Yermoli (right), for the development of small hydro-power projects across Jamaica. Also pictured is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander. The signing was held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on May 27.

12 years ago Technology

Government Signs Agreement for Hydro-Power Project

The Government has signed a $45 million contract for technical assistance towards the promotion and development of cost effective, small hydro-power projects across Jamaica. Argentinean company, BA Energy Solutions, in association with United States-based, Hydro Science Consulting, has been awarded the 12-month contract. It will involve feasibility studies, and assistance and guidance to key agencies in the administration of hydro-power...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, addresses delegates during the official opening ceremony of the 45th Annual International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council Conference held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay today (May 27). The three-day event (May 27 to 29) which, is being held under the theme, ‘Positioning for the New Market Frontier’ is being attended by delegates from more than 87 member countries.

12 years ago Agriculture

400 Houses for Sugar Workers By Year End

Agriculture Minister, the Hon. Roger Clarke says construction of the first batch of housing units for sugar workers has been on target and should be completed by the end of this year. Construction of the houses started last year with units in the parishes of Westmoreland, Trelawny, St. Thomas, and Clarendon. The target is 400 houses. In an interview with...