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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.

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...

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

Finance Minister Tables Bills for New Incentive Regime

A police officer stops a JUTC bus in the contra-flow bus lane to allow right turning traffic from Nelson Mandela Highway onto Municipal Boulevard to proceed. This took place during the dry run of the designated bus lane trial period on Thursday October 24.

Improved Traffic Movement During Second Test Run

Transport, Works and Housing Minister, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies.

House Updated on Study Done on Portland Bight Protected Area

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents Principal of the Brown’s Town Community College in St. Ann, James Walsh, with the Order of Distinction, Commander Class, for over 30 years of service to the education sector, at the 2013 National Honours and Awards ceremony held on October 21 at King’s House.

National Awardee has Big Plans for His School

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), shares with (from left): Member of Jamaica’s National Senior Netball Team, Vanessa Walker; Project Manager, HEART Foundation of Jamaica, Barbara McGaw; and Director of Sales, Employee Benefits, Sagicor Life Jamaica Ltd., Desmon Jangalee. Occasion was the launch of the Jamaica National Building Society’s (JNBS) Wellfest Family Fair 2013 on October 25, at the JNBS headquarters in St. Andrew.

13 years ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t Implements 5-Year Plan to Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases

The Ministry of Health has implemented a five-year strategic plan aimed at tackling the prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, said the plan will address the four major conditions causing death and illness among Jamaicans, namely cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic respiratory disease. He said the programme will also tackle the four...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining of Jamaica, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left) welcomes Minister of Petroleum and Mining of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Rafael Ramirez Carreno during the Second Meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) held on Friday, October 25 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Some 22 states and regional organisations including Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) with over 100 attendees inclusive of 70 delegates and Ministers of Energy are participating in the two-day Conference from October 24 to 25.

13 years ago Technology

Special Emphasis on Development of Renewable Energy in Region

Following the Second Meeting of Energy Ministers of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Montego Bay last week, special emphasis has been placed on the development of renewable energy in the region. Manager, CARICOM Energy Programme, Joseph Williams, said the decision to move forward with some specific actions around co-operation for renewable energy is significant for...

13 years ago Transport

JUTC Conducts Second Bus Lane Trial Along Mandela Tomorrow

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing is advising the public that a second simulation exercise for a designated Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus lane will take place along the Nelson Mandela Highway on Tuesday, October 29, during the morning and afternoon peak periods. In the morning, between 6:00 am and 9: 00 am, the west bound lanes of...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites ( second right) presents Vice Principal, Oberlin High School, Audrey Francis (centre), with a trophy for being the top high school in the Eastern Region, during an awards luncheon held on October 25, at the Jamaica Observer’s headquarters in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Assistant Marketing Manager, Jamaica Observer, Pamille Shaw Blair; Principal, Oberlin High, Ivy Clarke; and Public Relations Manager, Flow, Jeanette Lewis. The luncheon was to honour approximately 22 teachers from the Eastern Region, who have assisted with the production and sales of the company’s educational publications.

13 years ago Education

Process to Recruit Reading Coaches Advanced – Minister Thwaites

The Ministry of Education is at an advanced stage in recruiting 90 reading coaches, who will be deployed to assist teachers in the poorest performing primary and all-age schools across the island. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, made the disclosure at an awards luncheon for teachers held on October 25, at the Jamaica Observer headquarters in Kingston. The placement...

Government Senator K.D. Knight, as he contributed to the debate on the ECJ’s report on campaign financing in the Senate on Friday, October 25.

13 years ago Parliament

Upper House Debates Campaign Financing

The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has been lauded for its commitment to ensuring that political processes are conducted transparently and in the best interest of the citizens of Jamaica. This commendation came from Government Senator K.D. Knight, as he contributed to the debate on the ECJ’s report on campaign financing in the Senate on Friday, October 25. “The Commission...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites ( second right) presents a trophy to Principal, Jessie Ripoll Primary School, Marcia Dentry Fogah, during an awards luncheon held on October 25, at the Jamaica Observer’s headquarters in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Assistant Marketing Manager, Jamaica Observer, Pamille Shaw Blair; teacher, Jessie Ripoll Primary, Raphael Davis; and Public Relations Manager, Flow, Jeanette Lewis. The luncheon was to honour approximately 22 teachers from the Eastern Region, who have assisted with the production and sales of the company’s educational publications.

13 years ago Education

Parenting Resource Centres on Track for Year End

Plans are on track for the establishment of approximately 80 parenting places island wide by December 2013. Speaking at an awards luncheon for teachers at the Jamaica Observer’s headquarters in Kingston on Friday (Oct. 25), Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites said the resource centres are being established by the National Parenting Support Commission, to provide parents with best...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining of Jamaica, Hon. Phillip Paulwell addressing senior officials and delegates during the Second Meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) on Friday, October 25 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Some 22 states and regional organisations including Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) with over 100 attendees inclusive of 70 delegates and Ministers of Energy participated in the two-day Conference from October 24 to 25.

13 years ago Technology

Successful Energy Meeting Closes in Montego Bay

The second meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States (CELAC), came to a close on Friday (Oct. 25) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James with the issuing of two critical documents. Out of the forum has emerged the Declaration of Montego Bay on Regional Energy Security and Integration, and...