Latest

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.

Junior Market Given Transition Period

Government has introduced a transition period for the phasing out of the special scheme of income tax incentives now enjoyed by companies listed on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). This was disclosed by Minister of Finance...

Minister of Health, the Hon. Fenton Ferguson at the launch of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica’s (HFJ) annual ‘Run for your Heart’ event on October 29, at Emancipation Park in New Kingston.

Significant Decline in Asthma Admissions Since Smoking Ban

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (at podium), addresses attendees the launch of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) and Entrepreneurship Policy at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on October 29. Pictured at the head table is Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis. The event also marked the launch Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which is to be observed from November 18 to 22.

MSME Policy Launched

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), is presented with a copy of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) State of the World Population Report 2013 by Deputy Director of the UNFPA’s Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean, Siti Oussein. The document was launched by the UNFPA, in collaboration with the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), during a ceremony held at the Chinese Benevolent Association in Kingston, on October 30.

UNFPA Lauds Actions By Government To Assist Adolescent Mothers

Hundreds Expected to Participate in Heart Foundation Fundraising Run

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Sydney Bartley. (FILE)

13 years ago Culture

Youth Ministry to Stage Reasoning Sessions With Young People

The Ministry of Youth and Culture will be staging a number of reasoning sessions with young people next month, as part of activities for Youth Month. The month, being observed under the theme: ‘Reset di ting: the courage to do things differently,’ was officially launched on October 14 by the Portfolio Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry,...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Roger Clarke addresses the All Island Banana Growers Association (AIBGA) Board’s 60th anniversary celebration function at the Jamaica Conference Centre , downtown Kingston, on October 29.

13 years ago Agriculture

EU Lauded for Support to Banana Industry

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, has lauded the European Union (EU) for its continued support to the banana industry, which has again been demonstrated with the award of a four-year €1.9 million grant to the Banana Board. This is in addition to the Government of Jamaica’s €2.5 million, which is being provided to give technical support to farmers...

Internationally acclaimed reggae artiste, Neville Livingston, more popularly known as Bunny Wailer, listens to the drums at the closing ceremony of the Kingston-leg of the Rastafari Studies Conference and General Assembly 2013, held on the campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, on August 15. (FILE)

13 years ago Parliament

Church of Haile Selassie I Gets Legal Status

The Government has officially recognised the Church of Haile Selassie I as part of the religious expression of the Rastafarian movement in Jamaica. This follows the passage of the Church of Haile Selassie I (Incorporation and Vesting) Act, 2013 in the Senate on Friday, October 25, after it was approved by the House of Representatives on October 8. Piloting the...

Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Christine Ade-Gold (right), speaks to students about the agency’s Heritage Essay Competition 2013, which is open to children ages nine to 12. (FILE)

13 years ago CommunityInformation

Deadline for JIS Heritage Essay Competition Extended

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has extended the deadline for entries to the 2013 Heritage Essay Competition. Students now have until midnight on Thursday, October 31, to submit their entries, which is a seven-day extension from the previous deadline of October 25. The competition, which targets primary and preparatory school students age nine to 12 years, has been open since...

Deputy Superintendent Floyd McLean says the activities planned for Fire Awareness week border on being ‘spectacular’, especially at the Open day planned for Roy’s Plaza in Junction square which is part of the Brigade’s Region 4. He adds that the island-wide is an indication to the public what services the Fire Brigade offers.

13 years ago JIS Think TankLocal Government

Firefighting Display in Junction on Wednesday

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) will be staging a major showcase of fire fighting activities in St. Elizabeth on Wednesday, October 30, as part of activities to mark Fire Awareness Week 2013. Senior Deputy Superintendent, Floyd McLean, who addressed a recent JIS Think Tank, informed that the fire brigade will be putting on a spectacular display of its various services...

Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Bert van Selm (at podium), addresses members of the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), during a Breakfast Forum, held at the organisation’s headquarters in St. Andrew on October 29. Looking on is Vice President of the JEA, Lynden Nugent.

13 years ago Finance & Public Service

IMF Team to Visit in November for Review

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to visit Jamaica in mid-November to conduct a review of the country’s performance under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Resident Representative of the IMF, Bert van Selm, pointed out that this will be the second review under the programme, following the conclusion of the first quarterly evaluation by the IMF...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips addresses parliament on October 29.

13 years ago Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Finance Minister Tables Bills for New Incentive Regime

The Fiscal Incentives (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act and the Income Tax Relief (Large Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries) Act 2013 were tabled in the House of Representatives, on October 29. Tabled by the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Peter Phillips, the Bill seeks to provide a framework for the new Omnibus incentive regime. The tabling of the Bills meets an...