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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd right); shares a moment with Chairman, Rose Town Foundation, Christopher Berry (left); Special Advisor to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Hank Dittmar (2nd left); and Rose Town Foundation's Project Manager, Angela Stultz, following a dedication ceremony in the community this morning (November 21), for a road, water and sewer project implemented by the Foundation.

PM Opens US$2 Million Infrastructure Development Project in Rose Town

Approximately 4,500 residents of Rose Town, an inner-city Kingston community, are celebrating the completion of a US$2 million infrastructure development project that will see them benefitting from improved water supply, road and sewerage facility. Funding for the project was provided...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, emphasizes a point as he addresses the opening of the Bull Savannah Primary School Information Technology Centre on November 20, on the school grounds in St. Elizabeth.

Minister Paulwell Looks To Boost Competition In Telecoms

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses journalists at a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 20. Seated beside her is Managing Director of the JUTC, Colin Campbell.

Minister Bunting At Security Ministers Meeting In Colombia

Managing Director of the JUTC, Colin Campbell, addressing journalists at a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 20.

JUTC To Save Up To $150 Million Per Year By Removing Free Transfer System

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

OPM Clarifies Incident in Rose Town

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, emphasizes a point while addressing the Kensington Primary School’s Parent-Teachers Association (PTA) General Meeting, held on November 20 at the institution’s location in Greater Portmore, St. Catherine.

13 years ago Education

Oral Test In English Language By 2016

The Ministry of Education plans to introduce an oral examination in English Language by 2016, Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has announced. It is intended to test the competence of students in speaking the language, starting at the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) level up to the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination. “So, it’s not a matter just...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), addresses students during the opening ceremony for Geographic Information System (GIS) Day 2013, held on November 20, in the Assembly Hall at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus.

13 years ago Environment

Students Participate in GIS Day Activities

Scores of students from schools across the island converged at the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies on Wednesday, November 20, to participate in activities marking Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day 2013. The day was observed under the theme: ‘Geospatial Solutions Addressing Global Challenges’, and saw the students viewing displays from government and private sector companies on...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (L) and Chilean Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Eduardo Bonilla, share a toast at a special reception and cultural evening held recently, at the official residence of the Chilean Ambassador, in recognition of 50 years of diplomatic relations between both countries.

13 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica And Chile To Mark 50 Years Of Diplomatic Relations

On December 18, 2013 Jamaica and Chile will mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, celebrating a long and increasingly strengthened friendship and co-operation between both countries. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, said that over the many years, both countries have enjoyed an admirable relationship, sustained by shared principles and a...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd right), Minister without portfolio with responsibility for Public Service, Hon. Horace Dalley (left) and Member of Parliament, Pearnel Charles representing the Opposition Leader shares a proud moment with long serving employee of the Jamaica Information Service, Enthrose Campbell who was awarded the 2013 Civil Servant of the Year. Two hundred and fifty three civil servants were recognized for their longstanding service and invaluable contribution to the development of the nation at an Award ceremony at Kings House on Wednesday (November 20). The Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards is part of Civil Service Week 2013 which is being celebrated from November 17 to 22.

13 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Economic Growth Integrally Linked To Performance Driven Public Sector – Minister Dalley

Minister with responsibility for the Public Sector, Hon. Horace Dalley, says economic growth is integrally linked to a performance driven public sector, which operates with efficiency. Speaking at the 2013 Civil Service Long Service Awards ceremony at King’s House on November 20, where some 253 persons were recognised, the Minister said their stellar contribution fits well with the vision for...

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Collin Bullock (centre), responds to a question posed at the quarterly media briefing at the institute’s New Kingston offices, on November 20. Flanking him are: PIOJ executives – Director, Economic Planning , Research and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart (left); and Programme Director, Plan Development Unit, Richard Lumsden.

13 years ago Finance & Public Service

PIOJ Reveals Top Growth Earners for September Quarter

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) says agriculture, forestry and fishing, mining and quarrying; and construction, topped the industries recording growth during the July to September quarter of the 2013/14 fiscal year, which grew by 0.6 per cent. Director General of the PIOJ, Collin Bullock, who made the disclosure at a quarterly media briefing at the institute’s New Kingston offices,...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (second right), interacts with students from various high schools across the country, while admiring a ‘Reset di ting’ t-shirt, prior to the start of a youth seminar at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on November 20. The seminar was held under the theme: ‘Reset di Ting! The Courage to do Things Differently’, and formed part of the activities to celebrate Youth Month 2013. (FILE)

13 years ago Culture

Youth Policy To Focus On Preparing Young People For World Of Work

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says the revised National Youth Policy, when completed, will sharpen its focus on entrepreneurship, skills training and preparing young people for the world of work in the global village. “We have put in place all the work for revision...the Concept Paper has been written to (produce) the new policy, which will not...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), is presented with a copy of the latest publication, by veteran journalist and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ian Boyne, during the launch of the book at King’s House on Tuesday (Nov. 19). The book, entitled: Ideas Matter: Journey Into the Mind of a Veteran Journalist’, represents a compilation of Mr. Boyne’s opinion columns, which have been published in the Gleaner over the past 12 years.

13 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Ian Boyne Compiles Gleaner Columns in New Book

Pre-eminent journalist, Ian Boyne, is on an ardent path to cementing his legacy of scholarly work, not only through the newspaper in their original form, but in the pages of his latest publication, 'Ideas Matter: Journey Into the Mind of a Veteran Journalist’. On Tuesday, November 19, King’s House was a befitting backdrop for the launch of this compilation of...