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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.

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...

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.

Government Ready to Gazette Amended Tobacco Control Regulations

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.

Health Minister Urges Jamaicans to Become More Active

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.

Three Postgraduate Scholarships in ICT Available

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.

Government Advancing WHO Tobacco Control Measures

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton in conversation with Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (left) and President of the Jamaica Public Service, Kelly Tomblin during ‘JAMPRO’s 25th anniversary business mixer held on Wednesday, May 8 at its head offices in Kingston.

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JAMPRO – 25 Years of Promoting and Facilitating Investments

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton has lauded the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) for 25 years of invaluable service to the economy, through its marketing, promotion and facilitation of business opportunities in export and investment. Speaking at JAMPRO’s 25th anniversary business mixer, at its head offices on Trafalgar Road, in Kingston on Thursday, May 8, the Minister said...

Minister of Education, the Hon Rev Ronald Thwaites emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2014/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 7.

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Education Ministry Approves Changes to Some GSAT Subjects

The Ministry of Education has approved changes to the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) curriculum in the areas of Science and Social Studies. Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites announced the changes during his contribution the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 7. “The Grade Six Achievement Test next year will no longer require detailed...

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev Ronald Thwaites makes his contribution to the 2014/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 7.

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EBN To Broadcast Programmes This Year

The Education Broadcasting Network (EBN) is slated to commence broadcasts, designed to complement teaching formats administered to students in the classroom, during 2014. This engagement, being facilitated by the Ministry of Education, will see EBN partnering with several public and private entities to produce material tailored to the varying learning patterns of students. This is expected to entail aspects of...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), is greeted by Executive Chairman of the Guardsman Group, Kenneth Benjamin, as she arrives to participate in the official corporate office opening of Guardsman Armoured Limited on South Camp Road, Kingston today (May 9).

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PM Commends Private Sector Investment in Economy

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has hailed the recent investment in new office spaces by the Guardsman Group of Companies, as an expression of confidence in the potential of the Jamaican economy to grow beyond its current boundaries. Mrs. Simpson Miller, who officially declared open the new office building for Guardsman Armoured Limited, commended the company for...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller in dialogue with Mr. Alejandro Werner, Director, IMF Western Hemisphere. Also joining the discussion is Dr the Hon. Peter Phillips, Minister of Finance and Planning. The IMF Director who met with the Prime Minister on Thursday May 8 at the Office of the Prime Minister commended her on maintaining political support and civility in the implementation of the current programme.

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IMF Director Commends Jamaica on Current Programme

IMF Western Hemisphere Director Mr. Alejandro Warner has commended Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller for maintaining political support and civility in the implementation of the IMF programme. This, he said,was admirable despite the complexities of the programme and the social challenges that the country faces. Prime Minister Simpson Miller met with the IMF Director on Thursday, May 8,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), accepts a book from Author, Dr. Habib Chamoun Nicolas (second left), during the official opening ceremony of the Jamaica Employers

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Labour Minister Says Economy on the Rebound

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says there are encouraging signs that the economy is on the rebound. Therefore, he is calling on the private sector to continue, like the Government, “to take ownership of the future by exhibiting greater levels of confidence in the performance of the economy under the prevailing Economic Reform Programme.” Addressing the...

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Country Closing Gap on Literacy Target

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites says the country is on track to achieve the target of 100 per cent literacy at the primary level by 2015. The Minister made the revelation during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 7. He pointed out that while the nation’s girls are leading...