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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, reports on developments in improving cancer treatment locally, during the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the St. Ann Bay Regional Hospital in St. Ann on August 30.

Talks Advanced for Acquisition of Cancer Treatment Machines- Dr. Ferguson

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says that discussions are advanced with a leading Canadian hospital for the acquisition of equipment to improve cancer treatment in the public health sector. He said that during a recent visit to Canada,...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (3rd left), participates in the breaking of ground for expansion of the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital in St. Ann on August 30. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson; Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann, Shahine Robinson; Chairman of the North Eastern Regional Health Authority (NERHA), Leon Gordon; Consultant Anaesthesiologist at the hospital, Dr. Peter Scarlett; and Project Manager, Everald Samuels.

St. Ann’s Bay Hospital to be Expanded at a Cost of $140 Million

Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left), and General Manager, Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company (JUTC II), Kenry Jackson, view newly retreaded tyres inside JUTC II’s warehouse, during the Minister’s tour of the entity, based on Maxfield Avenue, Kingston, on Friday (August 30).

State Company Providing 400 Tyres for JUTC Buses

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (4th left, front row); Lady Allen (4th right, front row), and Custodes from the county of Cornwall, share with the six recipients of the Governor General's Achievement Awards for the county, during the award function held on August 29, at the Glistening Waters Restaurant and Marina in Falmouth.

Six Receive G-G Achievement Awards for County of Cornwall

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses a press conference held on Thursday (Aug. 29) at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Mona campus to examine Jamaica’s progress since the ‘KingstOOn’animation festival earlier this year. Looking on (from left) are: Country Director for the World Bank, Sophie Sirtaine and Country Representative, World Bank, Giorgio Valentini.

Minister Hylton Invites Comments on Security Interests in Personal Property Bill

Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (2nd right), has the attention of (from left) Chairman, Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation (JDIC), Peter Thomas; Governor, Bank of Jamaica (BoJ), Brian Wynter; and Chief Executive Officer, JDIC, Antoinette McKain. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the JDIC’s Financial Markets Symposium and Fair on Thursday, August 29, at the BoJ auditorium, downtown Kingston.

13 years ago Finance & Public Service

Economic Sacrifices Starting to Pay Off – Minister Phillips

Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips, says the many economic sacrifices which the country has had to make over the past few months are beginning to yield positive results. “Already, there are hopeful signs on the economic horizon that I think it would do us well to pay attention to,” the Minister told business stakeholders on Thursday,...

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Colin Bullock, stresses a point as he addresses Tuesday’s (August 27) quarterly media briefing at the institute’s offices in Kingston.

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Final Draft of Comprehensive Social Protection Strategy Completed

The final draft of a comprehensive social protection strategy being developed as part of the Government’s growth agenda for the economy, has been completed and is slated for review in early September. This strategy has been drafted within the context of the provision of effective social protection, as articulated in the country’s National Development Plan - Vision 2030 Jamaica....

13 years ago Finance & Public Service

Community Renewal Project to Roll Out Between November and January

The phased roll out of the Community Renewal Programme (CRP), being implemented by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), is slated to be undertaken between November 2013 and January 2014. Director General of the PIOJ, Colin Bullock, who made the disclosure during the agency’s quarterly media briefing on Tuesday, August 27, said phase one of the programme will entail Majesty...

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

13 years ago Transport

Minister Davies to Address JNBS Forum in New York

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, will deliver the keynote address at the ‘Tenth Outlook for the Future Public Forum’ to be held on September 3 at the New York Hilton in Midtown Manhattan. Sponsored by the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS), the forum will give Jamaicans and friends of the island residing in the...

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (right), having a light discussion with Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, at a press conference to announce a new fare structure for the JUTC as well as operators within the transport sector. The press briefing was held on Monday, August 19, at the Ministry’s Maxfield Avenue offices.

13 years ago Transport

Transport Ministry to Roll Out Service for Children in Rural Areas

The Ministry of Transport, Works, and Housing is planning to roll out a programme for private transport operators to provide a reliable, efficient service for children in rural areas. Making the disclosure on August 28, Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies said this will entail getting children to and from school, “without parents wondering whether any abuse is taking place…for...

Deputy Superintendent of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Andrew Russell, addresses the dedication ceremony of the Freeport Fire Station, in Montego Bay, on August 28.

13 years ago Local Government

Upgraded Fire Station Opens in Freeport

Fire fighters in St. James now have an upgraded station in Freeport, Montego Bay, constructed at a cost of just under $5 million. Speaking at a dedication ceremony on August 28, Deputy Superintendent of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Andrew Russell, said members of the service gave their time and skills during the construction of the station, and ensured value for...

Deputy Managing Director of Operations at Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Kirk Finnikin, shares new strategies that the company will implement to enhance the travel experience for the new school year. In the background is Managing Director, Colin Campbell.

13 years ago Transport

Parents Urged to Prepare Children to Travel on Public Transport

With the new school year fast approaching, it is important for parents to adequately prepare their children to use the public transportation system. Parents ought to explain to their children why they should adhere to guidelines of the public transport system, as this will enhance their travel experience and assist them to arrive at their destination safely and on time....