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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), observes as an employee of Rainforest Seafoods weighs mackerel. This was during a tour of company’s new processing facility last year, located on Slipe Pen Road, Kingston. (FILE)

Allocation of $123 Million to Boost Export Capacity

A sum of $123 million has been allocated in the 2014/15 budget to strengthen the country’s capacity in the export markets, so as to decrease trade deficits. The funds will go towards the Economic Partnership Agreement II (EPAII) Capacity Building...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre); and Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), point out features on a display board showing photos and new drawings of the proposed redevelopment of the old Lathbury Barracks at Up Park Camp, while Commanding Officer, 1 Engineer Regiment (JDF), Lieutenant Colonel Martin Rickman, looks on. The Prime Minister on April 5 broke ground for the redevelopment of the barracks. (FILE)

New Accommodation for Soldiers

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), is assisted by Rev. Lorrel Garwood to unveil the sign for the Torrington Early Childhood Centre in Westmoreland, which was opened on February 27. (FILE)

$60 Million Budgeted to Build More Classrooms

Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right) in discussion with Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission, Cordel Green during the opening session of the Future of Media and Regulation Conference hosted by the Commission at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on April 8.

Work Advancing on Electronic Media Policy

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), in discussions with Global Fund Board Member and Latin America and the Caribbean Representative, Dr. Mirta Roses Periago, during Fund’s regional meeting held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on April 8.

Jamaica to Receive US$11 Million from Global Fund to Tackle HIV/AIDS

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), leafs through the opening chapter of a Nancy Drew novel chosen by Allman Town Primary students Abbey-Joy Smith (centre), and Vashika Nelson, during the school’s Reading Day on April 8. The event is part of Western Union Reading Week, being celebrated April 7-11 under the theme: ‘A Great Reader Makes a Great Leader’.

12 years ago Education

Students Urged to Make Use of Libraries

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is encouraging students to read and make good use of libraries across the island, to help in advancing their education. “If you don’t have a good library in your school, then ask for the library service to send you a book mobile,” the Minister said. Rev. Thwaites was addressing the opening ceremony of Reading...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (3rd left), speaking at a press briefing, held on April 8, at the Ministry in St. Andrew, where she presented a report on child abuse. Others (from left) are: Senior Advisor to Minister Hanna, Mrs. Sadie Keating; Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Mrs. Rosalee Gage-Grey, and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Sherrill O’Reggio-Angus.

12 years ago Culture

Jamaicans Urged To Reach Out To Children

An appeal has been made by Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, for responsible members of the society to reach out to children with care and protection. “The society must view itself as a key part of the healing of our children in State care,” the Minister said, while giving an update on the latest reports on child...

Windward Road Primary and Junior High School student, Princess Rainford (seated), demonstrates her proficiency of the computer to Minister of Education, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites (2nd right). The Minister was touring sections of the school, during a visit to the institution’s East Kingston location on October 24. Looking on at right, is principal, Norman Malcolm. (FILE)

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015EducationParliament

$1.2 Billion to be Spent on E-Learning Project

The Government will continue its E-Learning Jamaica Project (e-LJam) in the 2014/15 fiscal year, boosted by an allocation of $1.2 billion, which has been set aside in the budget. The project seeks to utilise Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to improve in the quality of education in schools; enhance the learning experience; and impact school performance. Some of the achievements,...

Chairman of the National Irish Potato Programme, Donald Robinson, (4th left) and a group of farmers inspect an Irish potato farm in Hinds Town, St. Mary.

12 years ago Agriculture

Irish Potato Programme on Track

The National Irish Potato Programme (NIPP) is reporting that more than 1,400 tonnes of Irish potato have been reaped from 142 hectares of farm land, over the past six months. This, as the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries continues to promote local production of Irish potatoes, to meet the current consumption demand of 33 million pounds per year. According to...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (3rd left), shares a moment with (from left), Director for Crime Prevention and Community Safety in the Ministry, Courtney Brown; Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington; Head of the St. Catherine North Police Division, Senior Superintendent Anthony Castell; and Councillor for the Lauriston Division, Keisha Lewis. Occasion was a function held on Tuesday, November 26, in March Pen, St. Catherine.

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015National Security and PeaceParliament

$464 Million to Improve JCF Capabilities

A sum of $464 million has been allotted to the Ministry of National Security to upgrade the communication and vehicle tracking systems of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The funds, which have been allocated in the 2014/2015 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, will go towards the provision of digital radio networks and the training of JCF...

12 years ago AgricultureBudget 2014/2015Parliament

$96.6 Million for Banana Accompanying Measures Project

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is to receive $96.65 million to carry out a project to combat poverty and improve revenues in banana dependent areas. The Jamaica Banana Accompanying Measures (JBAMS) project is being funded by a $90 million grant from the European Union, and $6.65 million from the Government of Jamaica. This is set out in the 2014/15...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (2nd left), is greeted by students at the Red Hills Primary School in St. Andrew, at the official opening of the institution on February 26. Looking on in background is Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Paul Buchanan. (FILE)

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015EducationParliament

$615 Million for Infrastructural Works at Schools

The Government is to spend $615 million this fiscal year to undertake various infrastructural works at several educational institutions across the island. The funds have been provided in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. Of the allocation, $388.4 million will be used to provide improved sanitary facilities and additional classroom spaces in select educational institutions....