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State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (right), tries out an accessory in the St. Andrew store of American wireless accessories firm, Cellairis, being demonstrated to her by repair technician, Ernesto Panton. Local franchisee, Sancia Bennett-Templer, looks on. The store, located at Lower Manor Plaza, was officially opened on Wednesday, December 18.

State Minister Ffolkes-Abrahams Welcomes Growth of Franchises

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, has welcomed the growth of overseas-owned franchises in Jamaica, particularly entities partnering with local stakeholders. Such development, she said, is testament of the “attractiveness” of Jamaica’s market, and is a...

Consultant Pulmonologist at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) and lead investigator in the BOLD Project for Jamaica, Dr. Althea Aquart-Stewart

Jamaica to Pilot Project on Tobacco-Induced Disease

Minister with Responsibility for Information, the Hon. Senator Sandrea Falconer listens keenly to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing (Housing).

Cabinet Approves Public-Private Partnership Model for Kingston Terminal

Shuttle buses will be available to take holiday shoppers from the parking area at Kings House to the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre and to The Ward Theatre in Downtown Kingston.

JUTC Park and Ride Service to Ease Holiday Congestion

The youngest beneficiary of the Majesty Gardens Phase 1 housing development, Shanika Thompson (left), proudly accepts her keys and package from Social Development Manager at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Wendy- Jo Williams, during the handing over ceremony held on Wednesday, December 18, in the community, located in South West St. Andrew.

Youngest Beneficiary of Majesty Gardens Housing Project Proud and Grateful

Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson. (FILE)

13 years ago Health & Wellness

British American Tobacco Settles Case Against MOH

The case brought against the Minister of Health by British American Tobacco through its local subsidiary Carreras has been settled. News came on Thursday morning as the parties squared off in the Supreme Court. In a quick reaction Health Minister the Honourable Dr. Fenton Ferguson welcomed the development, saying it is always better to settle issues amicably rather than through...

Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson. (FILE)

13 years ago Health & Wellness

Urgent Examination of Buff Bay Hospital

The Buff Bay Community Hospital is to come in for urgent attention. That is the directive from Health Minister the Honourable Dr. Fenton Ferguson. He says that operations at the over 100 year old institution must be immediately reviewed by an ad hoc committee so that a suitable road-map of development can be charted. “My fact-finding mission is to have...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), launches the Documentation, Information and Access Services Unit (DIAS) Records Management Competition 2014, during a ceremony at the Ministry’s North Street offices on December 18. Also sharing in the moment are (from left): Registrar, Documentation, Information and Access Services Unit (DIAS), in the Ministry, Winston Walker; Chief Technical Director, Ministry, Errol Miller; and Records Manager, University of the West Indies, Sonia Black.

13 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry Launches Records Management Competition

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has launched its Records Management Competition 2014, under the theme ‘Keep or Toss’. The contest, which is open to MLSS records staff in all 14 parishes, is meant as an incentive to officers, while highlighting their significant role in maintaining efficient and effective records and information management in the Ministry. Portfolio Minister, Hon....

The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., United States.

13 years ago Finance & Public Service

IMF Approves US$30.8 Million for Jamaica

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a disbursement of some US$30.8 million (SDR 19.97 million) for Jamaica. The allocation follows Wednesday’s (December 18) completion of the second review of Jamaica’s economic performance by the IMF’s Executive Board under a programme supported by an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. The amount brings total disbursements under the...

Chief Executive Office at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe, commends the boys of the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Manchester on their progress over the year, when the JIS team visited the facility on December 14 to share in their annual Christmas prize giving function.

13 years ago CommunityInformation

JIS Brings Christmas Cheer to Mount Olivet Boys’ Home

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) paid its annual Christmas visit to the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home on Saturday, December 14, bringing gifts and cheer to the 26 residents of the Manchester-based facility. The JIS team participated in the home’s annual luncheon and prize giving ceremony to reward the boys for their hard work over the past year. The agency also...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), is in light conversation with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Ding Xiaojun, during a special reception held on Tuesday, December 17, at his official residence at Seaview Avenue, St. Andrew, for representatives of Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, who participated in China’s Human Resource Development Cooperation Programme during 2013.

13 years ago Information

Information Minister Hails Strong Relations Between Jamaica and China

Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, is hailing the strong diplomatic relations Jamaica shares with the People’s Republic of China, which has, among other things, enabled a significant number of Jamaicans to benefit from technical cooperation assistance programmes provided by the Asian country. One such is the Human Resource Development Cooperation Programme, which has seen some 600 Jamaicans from...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, addresses journalists at the weekly Jamaica House press briefing held on Wednesday, December 18, at the Office of the Prime Minister.

13 years ago National Security and Peace

Minister Bunting says DNA Bill Not a Panacea

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, is cautioning that the DNA bill, slated to go to Parliament next month, will not provide immediate solutions to the country’s crime problem. He was speaking on Wednesday, December 18, at the weekly Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, hosted by Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer. Mr....