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Her Worship the Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Shernet Haughton (Centre), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Ian Hayles (third left),walk through the newly opened Fish Market amidst some enthusiastic vendors on June 14. The facility was refurbished by the Hanover Parish Council at a cost of $1 million.
Her Worship the Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Shernet Haughton (Centre), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Ian Hayles (third left),walk through the newly opened Fish Market amidst some enthusiastic vendors on June 14. The facility was refurbished by the Hanover Parish Council at a cost of $1 million.

New Fish Market Opens in Lucea

Residents are welcoming the official opening of a fish market in Lucea, Hanover, which was refurbished at a cost of approximately $1 million. The facility is attached to the Lucea Market and is able to accommodate some 15 fish vendors....
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. A.J Nicholson (right), is presented with a copy of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Human Development Report (HDR), entitled: ‘The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World,’ by UNDP Resident Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Arun Kashyap. Occasion was Tuesday’s (June 4) national launch of the publication at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. A.J Nicholson (right), is presented with a copy of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Human Development Report (HDR), entitled: ‘The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World,’ by UNDP Resident Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Arun Kashyap. Occasion was Tuesday’s (June 4) national launch of the publication at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.

Foreign Minister Commends UNDP for Development Assistance
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, making his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, making his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.

Broadband Map to be Developed
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, making his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, making his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.

ICT Has Become an Engine for Economic Growth – State Minister Robinson
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Engineering Regiment are assisted by several residents of Port Maria and its environs in painting the St. Mary Infirmary’s multipurpose building, during Thursday’s (May 23) Labour Day activities at the institution, designed the national project. Labour Day was observed under the theme: ‘Lend a Hand…Build our Land’.
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Engineering Regiment are assisted by several residents of Port Maria and its environs in painting the St. Mary Infirmary’s multipurpose building, during Thursday’s (May 23) Labour Day activities at the institution, designed the national project. Labour Day was observed under the theme: ‘Lend a Hand…Build our Land’.

Scores Turn Out to Work on St. Mary Infirmary

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Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), addresses journalists at the post budget news conference, today (May 3), at Jamaica House, where she said the first tranche of US$207 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to be deposited into the Jamaican account today. At left is Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.
Finance & Public Service

First Tranche of IMF Funds Due Today

The first tranche of US$207 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to be deposited into the Jamaican account May 3. Confirmation came from Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, who addressed a post budget news conference on May 3, at Jamaica House, where she reiterated that US$90 million will be provided for budgetary support.  This...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton(centre), outlines the economic opportunities for Jamaica under the government’s logistics hub development, to government communicators at a meeting at Jamaica House, today (March 28). At right is Head of the Task Force on the logistics hub, Dr. Eric Dean, and Press Secretary, Lincoln Robinson is at left. Mr. Hylton was the guest speaker at this month’s meeting with the public communications practitioners.
Commerce

Jamaica’s Logistics Hub Initiative in Line with Leading Global Hubs

The Government’s logistics hub initiative will be a global asset of the scale and significance of the world’s other leading hubs in Rotterdam, Singapore, and Dubai. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, emphasised at a meeting with government communicators at Jamaica House on March 28 that the hub will have far-reaching economic benefits that go far beyond...
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PHOTOS: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Late President Chavez

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, at today’s (March 7) wreath laying ceremony for the late President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela........ Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Her Excellency Maria Mendoza Ortega, places a wreath at the statue of the Great Liberator, Simón Bolívar, at National Heroes Circle in Kingston. Occasion...
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Culture

Jamaica Day 2013

Jamaicans from all walks of life were encouraged to participate in Jamaica Day 2013 activities observed under the theme ‘Celebrate Jamaica: We On It’ on Friday, February 22, 2013. Articles on Jamaica Day 2013 Students, exhibitors put on a good show at Jamaica Day 2013 All Invited to Join Jamaica Day 2013 Celebration Trelawny Venue for First National Jamaica Day...
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Country on Path to Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuel

KINGSTON — By the year 2030, Jamaica should be well on its way to achieving a marked reduction in its dependence on imported fossil fuel that provides the energy the country uses. To achieve this objective, strategies will have to be identified, developed and implemented with proven monitoring mechanisms in place to ensure success. Billions of dollars are spent annually...
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Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Policies Have Stabilised the Economy

KINGSTON — The Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) is attributing the prevailing stable economic conditions to the Government's macro-economic policies, which have slowed inflation and brought stability to the exchange rate. Head of the BoJ’s Research and Economic Programming Division, Dr. Wayne Robinson, points to a significant slowing in the depreciation of the exchange rate to a mere 0.5 per cent...
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