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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.

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...

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P. — Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

Lafayette College Establishes Scholarship Fund to Mark PM’s Visit

The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister

2014 Labour Day Message from the Leader of the Opposition Mr. Andrew Holness, MP

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.

International Financial Services Centre Bill by September

Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Engineering Regiment are assisted by several residents of Port Maria and its environs in painting the St. Mary Infirmary’s multipurpose building, during Thursday’s (May 23) Labour Day activities at the institution, designed the national project. Labour Day was observed under the theme: ‘Lend a Hand…Build our Land’.

Scores of Projects Registered Ahead of Labour Day

12 years ago CommerceSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Multi-Continental Group Expresses Strong Interest in Logistics Hub

Representatives of a major consortium of American, European, and Middle Eastern investors are currently in the island conducting due diligence, ahead of submitting a formal proposal for investment in several components of the Logistics Hub. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton said the consortium is mobilising equity financing in excess of US$4 billion to design, finance, build,...

Chairman of the Betting Gaming & Lotteries Commission, Gary Peart explains the importance of the amendments to the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Act at a JIS Think Tank on May 20.

12 years ago Finance & Public ServiceJIS Think Tank

Changes to Gaming Law Will Increase Revenues for Government – BGLC Chairman

Proposed amendments to the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act is likely to result in increased revenues for the Government, and economic growth for entrepreneurs in the industry, says Chairman of the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) Gary Peart. Noting that the amendments are now before Parliament, Mr. Peart who was addressing a recent JIS Think Tank explained that the...

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.

12 years ago CommerceParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Economic Zone Will Attract Large Investments – Minister Hylton

Minister of Industry Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton says the Caymanas Special Economic Zone is expected to attract large-scale investments in specific value added industries. “It is also expected, that the Caymanas Special Economic Zone will serve as a model for the development of future special economic zones across the country, in keeping with the Government of Jamaica’s growth...

Labour and Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier says legislation for flexible work arrangements, is a key part of the country’s economic growth agenda.

12 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry Prepares To Roll Out Flexi-Time Education Campaign

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has begun training its officers in preparation for the passing of the Flexi Work legislation that is expected to be debated in parliament in August this year. Last week the Ministry began the first in a series of sensitisation sessions at its North Street offices. Addressing the workers, Labour Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, makes her presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, May 20.

12 years ago CultureParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

National Museum of Jamaica to be Established

The Ministry of Youth and Culture is moving to develop a National Museum of Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna says a National Museum Foundation has been established to raise the funds to support the museum, which is to be located in Kingston. “I have already engaged key stakeholders, including past esteemed Prime Ministers, the Most Honourable P.J. Patterson and...

12 years ago CommerceParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Film Lot to be Constructed in St. Thomas

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has announced plans to construct a film lot in Jamaica. He informed that negotiations are far advanced for the lease of the 20-acre former Goodyear Factory and complex, near Morant Bay in St. Thomas, as the site for the film lot. The Minister pointed out that the lot will have multiple...

12 years ago CommerceParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Jamaica Up 54 Places on Logistics Index

Jamaica’s Logistics index has moved 54 places in just under two years, making the country more investment ready in the global logistics chain, according to a World Bank performance report. In 2012, the World Bank Logistics benchmarking tool, placed Jamaica at 124 out of 160 countries, but with the movement, the country is now ranked at 70 out of 160...