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Principal Director of Culture at the Ministry of Youth and Culture Dahlia Harris makes a point at the Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on Thursday, May 15, at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Discussions focused on activities for Workers’ Week and Labour Day 2014 under the theme, “Take a Stand… Beautify Our Land.”
Principal Director of Culture at the Ministry of Youth and Culture Dahlia Harris makes a point at the Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on Thursday, May 15, at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Discussions focused on activities for Workers’ Week and Labour Day 2014 under the theme, “Take a Stand… Beautify Our Land.”

Police Stations Selected as Labour Day Parish Projects

Fifteen police stations across the island that are in need of repairs have been selected as parish Labour Day projects. Labour Day will be observed on Friday May 23, under the theme, ‘Take a Stand…Beautify our Land.’ The stations were...
Minister of Education. Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), speaks with Katalyxt representative, Stephanie Thomas, during the company’s Youth Innovators’ Competition awards ceremony, held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on May 14.
Minister of Education. Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), speaks with Katalyxt representative, Stephanie Thomas, during the company’s Youth Innovators’ Competition awards ceremony, held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on May 14.

Education Ministry to Focus on the Sciences in High Schools
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, injects some humour in his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 14.
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, injects some humour in his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 14.

Government/Investors Earnestly Working on Portland Bight Development
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, makes a point during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 14. Seated at right is Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan.
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, makes a point during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 14. Seated at right is Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan.

Government Moving Ahead With Bernard Lodge Housing Scheme – Dr. Davies
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, making his presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 14. Seated at right is Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan.
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, making his presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 14. Seated at right is Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan.

JEEP Component of MIDP to Provide Employment for 20,000

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism & Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, highlights aspects of the Entertainment Registry to be established July 31, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 15.
JIS Think TankTourism

Entertainment Registry to be Established in July

The Ministry of Tourism is to establish an Entertainment Registry, on July 31, 2014, aimed at certifying and registering local entertainment practitioners. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 15, Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, explained that the registry will provide a central portal for listing Jamaican entertainment services and companies....
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), has a special hug for Pansy Edwards, as she receives her title under the Land Administration Management Programme (LAMP II). Occasion was the official launch of the Expansion of The Land Titling Project (LAMP II), held on May 15 at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester.
Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

$90 Million Revolving Loan Fund for Title Acquisition

Government will be providing more financial assistance to land owners to acquire titles, by way of a $90 million revolving loan fund. The sum is to assist beneficiaries of the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP II), who have made partial payments on their applications for titles, but who are having difficulties completing the payments. Prime Minister, the Most Hon....
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Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon Omar Davies (at podium), addresses the opening of Katalyxt’s 2014 Business Development Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, today (May 15). Others (from second left) are: Katalyxt team member, Patrick McIntosh; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of United States-based JayBird Management, Jay Brennan. The Minister outlined opportunities for entrepreneurs in the Logistics Hub Initiative.
Transport

Opportunities for Local Entrepreneurs in Logistics Hub – Dr. Davies

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon Omar Davies, says the country’s global Logistics Hub Initiative, specifically the proposed establishment of the Portland Bight Economic Zone, could open up immense opportunities for local entrepreneurs. While not pointing to areas that persons should focus on, he suggested that each entrepreneur “must reflect on what service, what value added he...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Hon. Julian Robinson.
Technology

State Minister Robinson Invites Public Recommendations on Electricity Theft

Chairman of the newly established committee to address electricity theft, the Honourable Julian Robinson has invited members of the public to submit recommendations and offer solutions to the problem of electricity theft. “We recognise that there are good ideas out there and we want to be inclusive in our approach to tackling a problem that affects all of us. Based...
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Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Colin Bullock (centre), addressing the institute’s quarterly media briefing on May 15, at its New Kingston offices. Others (from left) are: Director, Economic Planning, Research and Policy Logistics Division, PIOJ, James Stewart and Programme Director, Plan Development Unit, PIOJ, Richard Lumsden.
Finance & Public Service

1.6 % Growth for First Quarter

Jamaica recorded an estimated growth of 1.6 per cent between January and March 2014, relative to the corresponding period of 2013. The sectors of agriculture and mining and quarrying recorded the highest growth during the period. Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Colin Bullock, made the disclosure at the institute’s quarterly media briefing on May 15, at...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, makes a point during his presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 13.
National Security and PeaceParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Data System for Sex Offenders Registry Completed

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has completed the data system, which will facilitate the operation of the much anticipated Sex Offenders Registry. Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting made the announcement during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 13. By July, a meeting is to be held to sensitise...
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