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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

Several organisations and individuals have been registering their projects for Labour Day, Friday, May 23, 2014. Dahlia Harris, Principal Director of Culture and Chairman of the National Labour Day Committee, has expressed satisfaction with the level of participation and engagement...

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.

Multi-Continental Group Expresses Strong Interest in Logistics Hub

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.

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

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.

Economic Zone Will Attract Large Investments – Minister Hylton

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

Labour Ministry Prepares To Roll Out Flexi-Time Education Campaign

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.

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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...

Patrons attending the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium.
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12 years ago Culture

‘Emanci-Pendence’ Celebrations to Focus on Job Creation

Emancipation and Independence celebrations this year will focus on continued efforts to develop and promote the cultural and creative industries towards greater income generation, job creation, and export earnings. This, according to Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, who was making her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 20 under the theme...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), listens as Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington, highlights a point regarding crime statistics for the last five years, while addressing journalists at a post-Sectoral Debate presentation press conference hosted by the Minister at Jamaica House, on Wednesday, May 14. (FILE)

12 years ago National Security and Peace

Merger of ISCF and JCF Enabling Stronger Law Enforcement

Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) now has more resources and manpower to boost its various operations, following the merger with the Island Special Constabulary (ISCF). “We can now eliminate quite a number of duplicated administrative support functions, which were necessary as we maintained two structures. By eliminating those duplicated functions, we have additional resources which...

Director, Marketing and Public Relations, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Stephen Davidson. (FILE)

12 years ago Culture

Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre to be Refurbished on Labour Day

Refurbishing work, valued more than $500,000, will begin at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, Hope Road, in Kingston on Labour Day, May 23. Some 200 volunteers, including representatives from the Jamaica National Foundation, the Kiwanis Club of Liguanea, Kiwanis Club of North St. Andrew, the National Youth Service, along with Board members and staff of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (2nd right) enjoys an interaction with students of Merl Grove High School outside the Covenant Moravian Church, on Molynes Road in Kingston on May 18 at the National Workers’ Week and Labour Day thanksgiving church service.

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Therapy Centre To Be Established For Abused Children

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) has committed $60 million to finance construction of a therapeutic centre for abused children. The facility is the brainchild of the Ministry of Youth and Culture. Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says the centre is intended to address the effects of abuse suffered by the nation’s children; particularly those taken into residential child...