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Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (right); in discussion with Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Her Excellency Paola Amadei, at a signing ceremony between Jamaica and the EU, for grant funding of $11.5 billion. The event took place at the Office of the Prime Minister on Europe Day celebrated around the world on May 9.

Jamaica to Seek More Opportunities in EU Markets

Jamaica is to push even harder to further penetrate the European Union (EU) markets, as it seeks to take full advantage of economic advancements in that trading bloc. “It (EU) represents a tremendous trading opportunity for Jamaica, which we hope...

Deputy Financial Secretary in the Public Expenditure Policy Coordination Division, of the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hope Blake gives her remarks at the opening ceremony for the training programme in procurement law and practice held at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) on Old Hope Road today May 12.

MIND Conducts Procurement Training for Public Sector Personnel

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (at the podium), addresses function to mark International Nurses’ Day and the launch of National Nurses Week at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, on May 12. Listening (from right) are: wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen; Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, Shirley Hibbert; Health Specialist, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Denese McFarlane; and Nurse Educator, University of Technology (UTech), Terry Campbell. International Nurses’ Day is celebrated annually on May 12, the anniversary of the founder of modern day nursing, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. The theme for 2014 is: ‘Nurses: A Force for Change – A vital resource for health’. Nurses Week, which was also launched, will be observed from July 13 to July 19.

Minister Assures Health Professionals

Chief Technical Director with responsibility for Housing in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Mrs. Doreen Prendergast, giving details about the UN Conference on Human Settlements.

Consultations for Habitat III

Jamaican High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Aloun
Ndombet-Assamba (right); with prize winner Shaun Elliot (second left); and his family as they celebrate Jamaica Day at the Jamaican High Commission in London on February 28. Mr. Elliot was one of the winners of the Jamaican Knowledge Quiz. — Jamaican High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet-Assamba (right); with prize winner Shaun Elliot (second left); and his family as they celebrate Jamaica Day at the Jamaican High Commission in London on February 28. Mr. Elliot was one of the winners of the Jamaican Knowledge Quiz.

Jamaican High Commissioner Nominated for Youth Empowerment

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton (left) shares a light moment with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency, Dong Xiaojun; and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, during JAMPRO’s 25th anniversary ‘business mixer’ held on Wednesday, May 8 at its head offices in Kingston.

12 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO Launches Global Business Connect

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has created an avenue to increase its reach and response time to the global business community with the launch of its interactive web-based platform: ‘Global Business Connect’. The site, which can be accessed at www.jaglobalbusinessconnect.com facilitates interactive forums and blogs; webinars and live discussions among the business community of investors, exporters, buyers, distributors, the Jamaican Diaspora,...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right); greets Head of the Conference of the Parties Convention Secretariat at the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, Dr. Haik Nikogosian (left); while Director, Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services, at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse (centre), looks on. Occasion was a public lecture at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, in St. Andrew, on May 8.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Has Taken the Lead in Compliance with FCTC Obligations

Head of the Convention Secretariat of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), Dr. Haik Nikogosian said although the progress overall with respect to implementing the FCTC has been slow over the years, Jamaica has taken the lead internationally as the present Tobacco Regulations are very strong. He commended the Minister of Health for his leadership in...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Portia Simpson Miller (centre); looks on as Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (right); greets Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Her Excellency Paola Amadei (left). Occasion was the signing ceremony between Jamaica and the EU, for grant funding of $11.5 billion, held at Jamaica House on May 9 to mark Europe Day.

12 years ago Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

EU Hands Over $11.5 Billion in Development Assistance to Government

The Government has signed six support agreements with the European Union (EU), which provide $11.5 billion of grant-funding to crucial areas of the society. The agreements expand several programmes that are already being supported by the EU in the sugar industry, justice, governance projects, community development initiatives, poverty reduction and income generating projects, and support in technical capacity building. Speaking...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left); jots down some information while participating in a public lecture at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Campus, on May 8, while Head of the Conference of the Parties Convention Secretariat at the World Health Organization (WHO), Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, Dr. Haik Nikogosian, looks on. Dr. Nikogosian was the main presenter.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Government Ready to Gazette Amended Tobacco Control Regulations

The Government has completed legal arrangements and is now ready to Gazette the amended Public Health (Tobacco Control) Regulations 2013, which was effected on July 5, 2013. “Shortly, the amendments to the Regulations will be Gazetted. We have done all the work in relation to the Attorney General’s Department, and the Chief Parliamentary Counsel,” stated Minister of Health, Hon. Dr....

Minister of Health, the Hon. Fenton Ferguson at the launch of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica’s (HFJ) annual ‘Run for your Heart’ event on October 29, at Emancipation Park in New Kingston.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Urges Jamaicans to Become More Active

Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, is cautioning Jamaicans not to allow the comfort and convenience of modern technology, to prevent them from doing physical activity. In his message for ‘World Move for Health Day’, being celebrated on May 10, the Minister stated that “it is important for us all to incorporate physical activity in our daily routine.”...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left); conversing with Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Prof. E. Nigel Harris; during the UWI’s ceremony of appreciation for the Universal Service Fund (USF), at the UWI Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on May 9. The Universal Service Fund (USF) has completed a multi-million dollar roll out of wifi access across the entire UWI Mona Campus and its environs, as well as completed the installation and upgrading of ICT and wireless system to all 10 UWI open campuses.

12 years ago Technology

Three Postgraduate Scholarships in ICT Available

Three scholarships, valued at $1.5 million, are up for grabs for students desirous of pursuing postgraduate studies in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the new academic year. Valuing $500,000 each, the scholarships are being offered by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM) for study at the University of the West Indies (UWI); University of Technology (UTech)...

Head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), Dr. Haik Nikogosian (left), emphasises at a special meeting of representatives Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, to discuss the FCTC. Listening keenly in Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguron (centre); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Jean Dixon.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Government Advancing WHO Tobacco Control Measures

Head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), Dr. Haik Nikogosian, says broad Government input is necessary to ensure Jamaica’s full implementation of the FCTC’s provisions. The FCTC, which was adopted by the 56th World Health Assembly in 2003, comprises a set of universal standards stating the dangers of tobacco, and limiting its use in...