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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell addressing residents at the opening of the McGregor Gardens Community Cyber Vision Café in Kingston on April 23.

Measures Coming to Catch Persons Bypassing Tax on Int’l Calls

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government will be putting a mechanism in place to nab persons who are bypassing the formal system set up to collect a levy on inbound international phone calls....

A view of a section of the grounds of the St. James Infirmary.

Labour Day Improvement Works for St. James Infirmary

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton addresses a public forum on the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act 2014, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus in St. Andrew on April 24.

Deliberations on Bankruptcy Law to Conclude this Weekend

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses the media launch for the seventh annual Small Business Exposition & Conference, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on April 24.

Industry Minister Reaffirms Support For MSMEs

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (centre) accepts seismic map from Acting Deputy Director General at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Horace Glaze (right), at the Ministry on April 24. Looking on is Resident Coordinator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Dr. Arun Kashyap.

Local Government Ministry Receives Seismic Map

Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (right), in discussion with the Councillor for the Dallas Division, Kingston and St. Andrew, Patricia Morgan, representing the Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Angela Brown Burke, at a national consultation on the proposed amendments to the Adoption (Children of) Act 1958, held on April 23 in New Kingston.

12 years ago Culture

Adoption Act To Be Amended

A policy paper outlining recommendations for amendments to the Adoption (Children Of) Act 1958 will be presented to the Ministry of Youth and Culture within the next two months. The Child Development Agency (CDA) is currently reviewing the Act, with a view to improving the adoption processes and procedures, so they can be fully understood by members of the public....

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), inspects a bucket of paint being shown to him by Managing Director, Berger Paints, Mustafa Turra (right), during a tour of the plant on Spanish Town Road, in Kingston, on April 24. Looking on are: Advisor to the Minister, Phyllis Mitchell (centre); Raw Material and Depo Coordinator, Berger Paints, Ronald Fuller (background left) and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Errol Miller.

12 years ago Labour

Safety of Workers Paramount – Labour Minister

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the Government remains resolute in protecting the safety, health and welfare of the workforce, which will be further strengthened with the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). The Act will set the groundwork for the protection of workers in all spheres of economic activities, and will comprehensively...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Roger Clarke, makes his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on April 23. Listening (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for primary health care infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan.

12 years ago AgricultureBudget 2014/2015

Cassava Processing Plant Under Construction in St. Elizabeth

A processing plant is currently being constructed in St. Elizabeth to produce cassava and sweet potato flour, to supply the local baking industry. To be managed by the University of the West Indies (UWI), the entity will be located at the Sydney Pagon Agricultural School (formerly Elim Agricultural School). Making the announcement during his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (centre), listens as Technical Operations Manager at the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ), Maurice Marshall (left), explains features of state-of-the-art equipment at the agency. The Minister toured the agency on South Odeon Avenue, in St. Andrew, on April 24. Looking on at right is Chief Executive Officer at the PBCJ, Keith Campbell.

12 years ago Information

Information Minister Lauds Work of JIS and PBCJ

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has lauded the work of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) and the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ). She said although they have different mandates and functions, “the teams have been creative in the use of the little they have, and they have certainly served the people of Jamaica well.”...

Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on April 24. (FILE)

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015OppositionParliament

Opposition Leader Emphasises Development of Human Capital

Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness, has suggested that with the proposed development of Goat Island as a logistics hub, efforts should be made to develop the necessary human capital that will be of benefit to the sector. “Jamaica has always been close to the major shipping routes and we have had a port for a long while. Aside from...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Roger Clarke, shares a light moment with his colleagues, while making his contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on April 23. Enjoying the moment (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for primary health care infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan. (FILE)

12 years ago AgricultureBudget 2014/2015

Agriculture Ministry Open to Use of More IT Solutions

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says that with the technology applications (apps) developed last year, Government is paving the way for the creation of more innovations that can resolve other issues within the sector. “We have developed the framework for open participatory technology development, that is, our databases are now open to allow for the development of...

12 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Discussing Funding for Ginger Industry with Overseas Investor

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is expected to conclude discussions soon with a major private investor entity in Switzerland for the provision of funding, through a venture capital programme, for the local ginger industry. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, says the entity’s input is expected to significantly boost “active interventions” already undertaken by the Ministry which have yielded tremendous...