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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.

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....

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.

Government Intends to Maintain Inclusive Approach

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

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

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, addresses the opening ceremony of the 10th Annual Caribbean Group of Securities Regulators' (CGSR) Conference and Workshop on November 6, at the Hylton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James.

Gov’t Presents Budget of $539.35 Billion

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’.

New Parliamentary Year Begins

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...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (2nd right), cuts the ribbon to formally open the newly refurbished Berrydale rafting station and loading bay in Portland on Wednesday (April 2). The loading bay, which was refurbished at a cost of $2.8 million, is one of four projects undertaken in the parish by the Tourism and Entertainment Ministry at a cost of over $48 million, with funding provided by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF). Assisting the Minister (from left) are: Port Antonio Mayor, Councillor Benny White; Portland’s Custos Rotulorum, Hon. Lincoln Thaxter; Member of Parliament for East Portland, where the facility is located, Dr. Lynvale Bloomfield; Tourism and Entertainment State Minister, Hon. Damion Crawford.

12 years ago Tourism

Projects Completed in Portland to Boost Tourism

Portland’s residents and visitors should benefit significantly from four major projects undertaken at a cost of over $48 million, to boost tourism in the parish. The projects, carried out by the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, include repairs to over three kilometres of roadway between the communities of Fellowship and Berrydale, at a cost of $20 million; refurbishing of the...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left) and Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites, greet students from the St. George

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Governor GeneralParliament

Decline in All Major Crimes

The first quarter of 2014 saw a decline in all major crimes, with statistics showing a 12 per cent reduction in murders and a 13 per cent drop in the overall category of serious crimes. Fatal police shootings have also been reduced by over 50 per cent, reflecting better operational planning and improved community co-operation, Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most...

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon Omar Davies (left) in discussion with Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips, before the start of the State Opening of Parliament, today (April 3). 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 2014/2015Governor GeneralParliament

NHT to Spend $22 Billion on Housing This Year

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will spend $22 billion this financial year, to provide safe, secure, and affordable housing solutions to Jamaicans. Delivering the Throne Speech in Gordon House on Thursday, April 3, Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, said the figure is similar to what the Trust spent last year. He said the NHT will...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the guard of honour mounted by the Jamaica Defence Force before delivering the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’, at the State Opening of Parliament on April 3.

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Governor GeneralParliament

Economy Stronger Than A Year Ago – GG

The economy is stronger than it was one year ago, as evidenced by three consecutive quarters of growth. Making the declaration today (April 3), Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, noted that despite the global economy remaining sluggish, the Government has stayed the course with its economic policies. The Governor-General was delivering the Throne Speech at the...

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Governor GeneralParliament

Government to Spend $4 Billion to Protect the Most Vulnerable

Government will spend over $4 billion for the protection of the most vulnerable groups, during the 2014/15 Financial Year. This will include Programme for Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiaries, children, persons with disabilities, the elderly and the unemployed. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, informed that $73 million of this amount will be spent on...

Deputy Managing Director in charge of Operations, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Kirk Finnikin (right), addresses journalists during a press briefing held at the JUTC’s Twickenham Park headquarters offices, on April 1. Also pictured is: Managing Director of the JUTC, Colin Campbell.

12 years ago Transport

Sub-Franchise Reforms to Bring in $5 Million Daily – JUTC MD

Managing Director (MD) of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Colin Campbell, says the bus company is projected to earn an additional $5 million per day from the reformed sub-franchise system. “We expect that the revision of the franchise system will move the JUTC’s revenues from just over $300 million to about $400 million per month,” Mr. Campbell said during...