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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.

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...

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.

400 Houses for Sugar Workers By Year End

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, (centre) in conversation with Executive Director of the International Sugar Organization
(ISO) Jose Orive (right) and Chairman of the International Sugar Council (ISC), Ambassador Derick Heaven left. Occasion was 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. — Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, (centre) in conversation with Executive Director of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) Jose Orive (right) and Chairman of the International Sugar Council (ISC), Ambassador Derick Heaven left. Occasion was 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.

Prospects Good for Sugar – 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.

Jamaica Elected to Chair UN Tourism Council

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (right), speaks with World Trade Organization (WTO) Facilitators (from left): Lead Facilitator, Helge Lindrup; Leif-Ottar Pettersen; and Helene Hval. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the National Self-assessment of Needs and Priorities exercise under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Monday, May 26.

Logistics Hub to Enhance Trade Creation and Expansion

State Minister for Transport and Works, Hon. Richard Azan (4th left) and Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Lloyd B. Smith (fifth left, partially hidden) view the main Green Pond storm water drain in which twin boys Brandon and Brayden Jones were washed away last week. Minister Azan has committed to seek funding for the expansion of that drain as well as a section of the North Gully which runs through the Salt Spring community.

12 years ago Transport

Green Pond and North Gully Drains to be Repaired

Sections of the Green Pond and North Gully drains in the city of Montego Bay, St. James, are to be repaired. Junior Works Minister, Hon. Richard Azan, who toured the areas on May 26, said he will be making representation to the Ministry of Finance for funding to be sourced and for the work to start soon. “I will be...

Minister with responsibility for Sport in the Office of the Prime Minister,
Hon. Natalie Neita Headley. (FILE)

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

Sports Minister Neita Headley Congratulates Inaugural World Relays Team

Sports Minister Natalie Neita Headley has congratulated the Jamaica team to the Inaugural World Relays in The Bahamas on its “truly magnificent performance”. Speaking on her return to the island this afternoon from The Bahamas where she was among those witnessing the performance of the Jamaican team over the week-end, Minister Neita Headley said “we are immensely proud of this...

Minister of Youth & Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna.

12 years ago Culture

Minister Hanna Calls Groups to New Approach to Finding Solutions

The Ministry of Youth and Culture notes the recent report made by Jamaicans for Justice to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights regarding children, particularly girls, in detention. On the basis of the report, a special sitting of the IACHR was held in Washington, DC at which Jamaica responded to the charges. The meeting was chaired by the Commissioner of...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller delivering the commencement address at Lafayette College, Pennsylvania, United States, on Saturday (May 24), where she was conferred with the Hon. Doctor of Public Service Degree.

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Says Balance Needed Between Economic Growth and Social Advancement

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says no country can progress and prosper without a proper balance between its economic growth and the social advancement of its people. The Prime Minister said this is the most significant governance lesson she has learnt in her extensive years of public service. “I am committed to the governance principle of ‘balancing...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (2nd right), pays keen attention to a presentation by a delegate attending at the Fifth CARICOM sugar stakeholders meeting at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in Montego Bay, on May 25. Others (from left) are: Chairman of the Sugar Association of Jamaica, Ambassador Derrick Haven and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Donovan Stanberry.

12 years ago Agriculture

Change in EU Sugar Regime to be Discussed at ISO Meeting

Issues relating to the upcoming change in the European Union (EU) Sugar Regime are high on the agenda of the three-day 45th Council Session of the International Sugar Organization (ISO), to be held from May 27 to 29 at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, in Montego Bay. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, told JIS News that the sugar...

Jamaican actor, Karl Bradshaw (second right), has the attention of Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (right), University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor, Carolyn Cooper, and Founder of the International Reggae Poster competition, Michael Thompson, as he comments on one of the 24 posters on display at the International Reggae Poster Exhibition, held at the Marcus Garvey Hall of Culture at the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, May 22.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Reggae Poster Contest Entries on Display at OAS

The top 24 entries in the International Reggae Poster Contest are now on display in the Marcus Garvey Hall of Culture, at the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS), in Washington, D.C. This display of artwork was opened to the public on May 22, and the pieces were selected from among 1,100 entries representing 79 countries, which participated...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (2nd left), makes a point during his presentation at a panel discussion on the Flexi-Work Bill, held at the St. Ann’s Bay Seventh Day Adventist Church, in St. Ann’s Bay, on May 24. Other panelists (from left) are: Public Affairs and Religious Liberty and Communications Director with the Jamaica Union of Seventh Day Adventists, Nigel Coke; President of the Senate, Floyd Morris, and President of the North Jamaica Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, Karl Archer.

12 years ago Foreign AffairsLabour

State Minister Says Religious Persons Should Not Fear Flexi-Work Bill

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, says persons of religious persuasions, particularly those of the Seventh Day Adventist Faith, should not fear the Flexi-Work Bill. “In fact, it will bring with it a number of positives,” the State Minister asserted. Making a presentation during a panel discussion, held at the St....