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Chairman of the Jamaica International Financial Services Authority (JIFSA), Eric Crawford, addresses key local business players and investors, dignitaries, and other officials, at the opening session of the two-day Jamaica Chamber of Commerce/JAMPRO Jamaica logistics hub symposium, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 21.

Jamaica Commits to International Financial Services Centre

Jamaica remains committed to establishing an International Financial Services Centre, aimed at transforming the country into an offshore financial hub, similar to jurisdictions such as Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands. Chairman of the Jamaica International Financial Services Authority (JIFSA),...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), receives a gift from Chairman, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Donovan Perkins (centre), following her keynote presentation at the opening of the JSE’s Ninth Regional Conference on Investments & Capital Markets on January 21, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. At left is Master of Ceremonies for the evening, Michael Anthony Cuffe.

Government Reviving Traditional Economic Activities

State Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (left), examines a breakaway section of roadway in Jack’s River, St. Mary, during a tour of the parish yesterday (January 21), to assesses the extent of damage caused by recent heavy rains in the parish.

Most Roads in St. Mary Cleared

Co-Chairman, Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles (2nd left), in discussion with Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) President, David Wan (centre), at the JEF’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Breakfast, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, on January 22. Listening keenly (from left) are: Digicel Jamaica Distribution Director, Patrick King; British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton; and CEO of the JEF, Brenda Cuthbert.

Indications Point to Growth in Third Quarter – EPOC Co-Chair

Chairman of the Logistics Hub Task Force, Dr. Eric Deans, addresses members of the local business community and other stakeholders at the opening session of the two-day Jamaica Chamber of Commerce/JAMPRO Jamaica logistics hub symposium, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 21.

Work Progressing on Special Economic Zones

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre); Chair, Research Days Steering Committee, Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer (left); and Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Archibald McDonald, examine the contents of a publication following the media launch of the UWI Mona Research Days 2014, at the institution’s campus in Kingston, on January 21. The Research Days will be held from February 19 to 21 under the theme: ‘Fostering Growth and Development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) through Research’.

12 years ago Technology

Students in 37 Schools to get Tablet Computers

Come September, students at 37 schools islandwide will have access to tablet computers, through the Tablet in Schools Pilot project. Under the project, 30,000 tablets will be distributed to students in primary and secondary schools to increase the use of technology, and to optimise learning opportunities within and outside of the formal school system. This was disclosed by Minister of...

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, addresses the opening of a two-day Jamaica Logistics Hub Symposium for Jamaican companies and investors, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 21. The symposium is being staged by the JCC, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), under the theme: ‘Transforming Jamaica’s Business Landscape’. Professor Shirley made a presentation on the topic: ‘Building Out the Physical Infrastructure’.

12 years ago Commerce

Dredging of Harbour to Accommodate Larger Vessels on Track

Dredging of the Kingston Harbour, as part of the Government’s Global Logistics Hub development, is awaiting selection of an approved bidder, who will manage operations at the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT). This was stated by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, at the opening of a two-day symposium on the Jamaica...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. The Hon. Peter Phillips (left); hands over a cheque valued at US$1.69 million to Chairman, Carib Cement Company Limited, Brian Young, for the provision of clinker to Venezuela, during a ceremony at his Heroes Circle offices on Tuesday morning, January 21. Also sharing in the moment are (from left): Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PetroCaribe Fund, Dr. Wesley Hughes; and General Manager, Caribbean Cement Company Limited, Anthony Haynes.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Government Pays US$1.6M to Carib Cement for Clinker

The Government has handed over a cheque valued at US$1.69 million to Carib Cement Company Limited as part payment for the provision of clinker to Venezuela, facilitated under the Trade Compensation Mechanism of the PetroCaribe Agreement. The initiative, which commenced in December last year, and is expected to last until May, will see Jamaica supplying Venezuela with some 100,000 tonnes...

12 years ago Culture

OCR Seeking Child Ambassadors

The Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) is searching for primary and high school students to take up positions as child ambassadors island-wide, for the period 2014 to 2016. Launched in 2012, the Child Ambassadors Programme is one of the OCR’s main initiatives aimed at involving youngsters in the fight against child abuse. Interested persons can download application forms from...

Registrar of the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR), Greig Smith, highlights the agency’s achievements over its seven year history, at the 7th anniversary church service held on January 19, at the Bethel United Church, 20 South Camp Road, Kingston.

12 years ago Culture

Government Provides $200 Million to OCR

The Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) has received some $200 million in Government allocation over the past seven years, as it carries out its work aimed at reducing the incidence of child abuse in the country. Registrar of the OCR, Greig Smith, made the revelation as he gave an overview of the agency’s operations at a 7th anniversary church...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, delivers the keynote address at the opening of the two-day Jamaica Logistics Hub Symposium for Jamaican Companies and Investors, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 21.

12 years ago Prime Minister

Local Companies Will Have Opportunities in Logistics Hub – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has assured that opportunities will be available to local companies, particularly those in the Small and Micro Enterprise (SME) sector, in the much anticipated Global Logistics Hub Initiative. “It will be up to each and every one of you to explore such opportunities,” Mrs. Simpson Miller said. She emphasized that the openings...

Minister with responsibility for Housing in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left); and New Era Homes 2000 Limited President, Benedetto Persichilli (right), listen to a point being emphasized by Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Robert Ready, following Wednesday’s (October 23) official opening of the Caymanas Country Club Estate housing development in St. Catherine. Dr. Guy was the main speaker. Phase one of the development, being undertaken by New Era Homes, comprises 264 one and two bedroom units, which have been completed, while the second phase, currently under construction, will provide an additional 420 units.

12 years ago Year in Review 2013

More Jamaicans Provided With Affordable Housing

The housing division of the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, last year, aggressively pursued its agenda to provide more Jamaicans with access to affordable housing. The Ministry also ramped up its titling programme in the drive to give more persons economic power. Affordable Houses For Very Low Income Earners A total of 77 units were built in Hampden, Trelawny,...