| Mon - Thur 8:30 am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Government of Jamaica ja-flag

Latest

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (3rd right), participates in the symbolic ribbon cutting exercise to officially open the Eric Malcolm Basic School, Parks Road, St. Andrew, on May 22. The school was built by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) at a cost of $38.6 million, with financing provided under its Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) programme, and contributions from residents of Parks Road. The school is affiliated with the Church of God of Prophecy in Jamaica. Also participating in the exercise are (from left): the School Board’s Chairman, Pastor Spencer Maitland; Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Overseer for the Church of God of Prophecy, Pastor Rudolph Daley; National Overseer of the Church of God of Prophecy in Jamaica, Bishop Winston Leith; JSIF’s General Manager in charge of Finance, Orville Hall; and School Principal, Audrey Wallace.
Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (3rd right), participates in the symbolic ribbon cutting exercise to officially open the Eric Malcolm Basic School, Parks Road, St. Andrew, on May 22. The school was built by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) at a cost of $38.6 million, with financing provided under its Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) programme, and contributions from residents of Parks Road. The school is affiliated with the Church of God of Prophecy in Jamaica. Also participating in the exercise are (from left): the School Board’s Chairman, Pastor Spencer Maitland; Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Overseer for the Church of God of Prophecy, Pastor Rudolph Daley; National Overseer of the Church of God of Prophecy in Jamaica, Bishop Winston Leith; JSIF’s General Manager in charge of Finance, Orville Hall; and School Principal, Audrey Wallace.

New Basic School for Children of Parks Road

Forty-one infants, aged four to six years, of Eric Malcolm Basic School, in the community of Parks Road, West Rural St. Andrew, now have a new facility, which was constructed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) at a cost...
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), is greeted by Lt. Col. Dillon Lobban (right), at the 47th annual Victoria Cross Dinner, held at the Jamaica Officers’ Club, Up Park Camp, Kingston, on May 22. At centre is Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson.
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), is greeted by Lt. Col. Dillon Lobban (right), at the 47th annual Victoria Cross Dinner, held at the Jamaica Officers’ Club, Up Park Camp, Kingston, on May 22. At centre is Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson.

Importance of the JDF Highlighted
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), in conversation with State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, before making a presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 21.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), in conversation with State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, before making a presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 21.

150 Jobs for First Phase of Kingston Wharves Logistics Project
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton addresses journalists at the post sectoral debate press briefing, held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on May 22.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton addresses journalists at the post sectoral debate press briefing, held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on May 22.

Cabinet to Receive Regulatory Framework Draft for Industrial Hemp
Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan (left) commends St. Elizabeth Parish Council for efforts in making St Elizabeth a disaster resilient parish. He was addressing the Disaster Preparedness Parish Forum hosted by the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Committee of the St Elizabeth Parish Council at the St Matthews Anglican Church Hall in Santa Cruz on Tuesday May 20. Social Development Commission field officer, Elizabeth Sanderson, is at right.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan (left) commends St. Elizabeth Parish Council for efforts in making St Elizabeth a disaster resilient parish. He was addressing the Disaster Preparedness Parish Forum hosted by the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Committee of the St Elizabeth Parish Council at the St Matthews Anglican Church Hall in Santa Cruz on Tuesday May 20. Social Development Commission field officer, Elizabeth Sanderson, is at right.

‘Bread Basket’ Parish Commended For Disaster Preparedness

More

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, makes his presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, May 21.
Commerce

Government to Host Logistics Hub Forum Targetting Overseas Investors

Plans are being put in place for the early 2015 staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum, which is aimed at presenting investment opportunities that are linked to the Logistics Hub initiative, to the wider global arena. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of...
Read more
Work being carried out on the Association of Sports Cultural Clubs of Caribbean Port Authorities (ASCCCPA) Port Games Community project, the wash area of the St. James Infirmary.
Transport

Port Games Proceeds to Fund Refurbishing of St. James Infirmary

The Port Authority of Jamaica’s Sports and Social Club, in collaboration with the Association of Sports and Cultural Clubs of Caribbean Port Authorities (ASCCCPA) is lending a helping hand to the St. James Infirmary by improving and expanding the wash area, and refurbishing the roof of the existing facility. The project is expected to cost approximately $350,000. In an interview...
Read more
Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen congratulates eminent academic and renowned poet, Professor Mervyn Morris, who was officially installed as Poet Laureate of Jamaica during an investiture ceremony at King’s House on May 22.
Governor GeneralTourism

It’s Official for Poet Laureate Professor Mervyn Morris

Eminent academic and renowned poet, Professor Mervyn Morris, was officially installed as Poet Laureate of Jamaica during an investiture ceremony at King’s House on May 22. Born in Kingston in 1937, Professor Morris is the third Poet Laureate to be appointed in Jamaica, the others being Tom Redcam, who was appointed posthumously in 1933, and John Ebenezer Clare McFarlane (in...
Read more
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addressing a labour market reform forum at Emancipation Park, in New Kingston, on Wednesday , May 21. The event was part of activities to mark Workers Week 2014, and to discuss the impending flexi work legislation.
Labour

Increased Productivity Strategy for Economic Growth – Labour Minister

Jamaicans are being urged to regard increased productivity as a strategy for economic recovery, expansion and creation of new enterprises, and creation of jobs. Speaking at a panel discussion on Labour Market Reform, held at Emancipation Park, in New Kingston, on Wednesday, May 21, Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, said productivity is crucial for Jamaica to...
Read more
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), in conversation with State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, before making a presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 21.
CommerceSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Garmex Freezone to be Modified to Facilitate Logistics Activities

The Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) will spend $120 million this year to retrofit the Garmex Freezone located on Marcus Drive, in Kingston. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says given its proximity to the port, the Garmex Freezone will be retrofitted into a world class industrial complex, to accommodate logistics and industrial clusters. The Minister made...
Read more
President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (at podium), addresses a ceremony to officially launch Agrofest 2014 at the downtown Kingston offices of the JAS on May 22. Also pictured at the head table (from left) are: Parish Manager for Kingston and St. Andrew, Social Development Commission (SDC), Sandra Goulbourne; and Parish Manager for Kingston and St. Andrew, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Stanford Laws.
Agriculture

4-H Members in Schools to Take Part in Agrofest Competition

Members of 4-H clubs in 10 schools across Kingston and St. Andrew are expected to vie for the top prize in a debate competition, to be held as part of the 18th staging of Agrofest 2014. The agricultural and industrial show will be held on the grounds of Jamaica College in St. Andrew, on Saturday, May 31, from 8:00 a.m....
Read more