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Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, emphasizes a point while delivering the keynote address at the launch of the Vision 2050 Information Technology (IT) initiative, at Oberlin High School in West Rural St. Andrew, on April 3. The programme aims to equip young people in the constituency with IT skills, through training.

Telecommunications Firms Commit to Further Improve Internet Services

Telecommunication companies, Digicel Jamaica, and LIME, have indicated that they will be upgrading their internet services to provide users with improved access. Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, who made the disclosure, said both entities have committed...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), observes while students from the Westmoreland-based Culloden Early Childhood Institution use learning tools, at the launch of Project Sprout, an early childhood improvement initiative being spearheaded by the Sandals Foundation, at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston, on March 18.

$231 Million to Expand Classroom Blocks

Winners of the Access to Information National High School Competition joined by executives of the ATI Unit at the awards ceremony held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on Thursday, April 3. from L-R – Danielle Pritchard, 2013 winner, Damian Cox, Director of the ATI Unit, Nasharia Serinash 2nd Place winner, Dr. Carolyn Gomes OJ, Chairperson of the Access to Information advisory stakeholder committee, Khanu Daley 3rd Place winner and Marlene Hines, Director, Documentation, Information & Access Services in the Ministry of Education.

William Knibb Student Wins ATI Essay Competition

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right) and members of the Ministry’s public health team look at water running in a roadside drain in Callaloo Mews as a result of blocked sewer lines, during a visit to the community on April 4. The Minister assured the residents that immediate steps will be taken to address the mosquito nuisance affecting them and that efforts will be made to address the blocked sewer drains in the community.

Immediate Action to Tackle Mosquito Nuisance in Callaloo Mews

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (2nd left), performs the symbolic ribbon cutting exercise to officially open the Rastafari Indigenous Village, located in Irwin, West Central St. James, of which she is also the Member of Parliament, on April 4. Sharing the occasion are: Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Michael Troupe (right); member of the Rastafari Village, Iyara (2nd right); and General Manager, Project Implementation, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Loy Malcolm.

Rastafari Village opened in St. James

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open Expo Jamaica 2014 on April 3, at the National Arena, in Kingston. She is assisted by (from left): Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton; Chief Executive Officer of LIME, Garry Sinclair; President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Brian Pengelley; and President, Jamaica Exporters’ Association, Marjory Kennedy. Over 600 local and international buyers are attending the Expo.

12 years ago CommercePrime Minister

More Than 600 Foreign Buyers at Expo Jamaica 2014

A record number of over 600 buyers from 28 countries are participating in Expo Jamaica 2014, the Caribbean’s largest trade show, which got underway on April 3, at the National Arena in Kingston. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, who officially opened the event, said the expo is happening at a time of improving macro-economic stability in the...

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre) signs the telecoms and spectrum licencing agreement for Digicel and LIME during a press briefing at the Ministry on April 2. The licences were renewed for 15 years. Looking on are: Digicel’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Barry O’Brien (left); and LIME’s CEO Garfield Sinclair.

12 years ago Technology

Government Sells 700-MHz Spectrum to Digicel

The Government has sold the 700-megahertz (MHz) spectrum to Digicel Jamaica for J$2.73 billion (US$25 million). Digicel is expected to roll out its services across the island over time, and deliver data, Internet applications, and video streaming at higher speeds. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell made the announcement at a press briefing on Wednesday, April...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’, at the State Opening of Parliament, today (April 3). Standing at right is the Governor General’s Aid de Camp, Major Morton Stewart.

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Governor GeneralParliament

Government Intends to Maintain Inclusive Approach

The Government intends to maintain an inclusive and consultative approach as it continues to partner with stakeholders to achieve the growth objectives of the country. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen gave this assurance while delivering the Throne Speech at Gordon House, on April 3. He emphasised that the co-operation of stakeholders, such as the private sector,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Hon. Julian Robinson.

12 years ago Technology

State Minister Robinson Attends Innovation and Entrepreneurship Retreat in U.S.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM) Hon. Julian Robinson, is currently representing Jamaica at an inaugural Americas Competitiveness Exchange on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACEIE) retreat in the United States. The exchange, which is being held from April 1 to 5 in North Carolina, is the first activity under the Inter-American Competitiveness Network (RIAC)...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, addresses the opening ceremony of the 10th Annual Caribbean Group of Securities Regulators

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Presents Budget of $539.35 Billion

The Government has presented a budget of $539.35 billion for 2014/15, with $404.654 billion earmarked for Recurrent (house-keeping) expenses and $134.698 billion for Capital (development) spending. This represents an increase of $39 billion over the revised Estimates for 2013/14, which were tabled as the First Supplementary Estimates in February. Details of the projections are contained in the Estimates of Expenditure,...

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Hon Portia Simpson Miller (third left), leads Government members into Gordon House for the State Opening of Parliament, today (April 3). Other members of the Government (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams; Minister with Responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley; Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott and Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivered the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’.

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Parliament

New Parliamentary Year Begins

The 2014/2015 session of Parliament began today (April 3), at Gordon House, with the traditional pomp and pageantry. It was highlighted by the delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. The Governor-General, on his arrival, inspected the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force, after which he entered...

Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites greets students from the St. George

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Governor GeneralParliament

More Improvements for Education Sector This Year

Seventy basic schools will be converted to infant departments, and infant schools, during this fiscal year. The initiative is among a number of strategies the Government is implementing to strengthen the early childhood sector, as it moves to transform the education system. This was revealed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, as he delivered the Throne...