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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett-Templer.

Second MSME Business Roadshow Slated For October 26

The second leg of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s ‘MSME Business Roadshow’ is slated for Thursday, October 26 at the Half Moon Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James. This follows the event’s initial staging in August where operators...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Chairperson of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Kim Mair; and President of CVSS, Gary Hendrickson. Occasion was the launch of the CVSS’ Advocate, Innovate and Mobilise (AIM) initiative on October 12 at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. AIM aims to strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations to deliver programmes to the vulnerable groups that they serve. The 30-month intervention is being funded by the European Union (EU).

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Addresses Launch of CVSS’ Aim Initiative

A team of lawyers discuss the details of a case of the accused.

LAC Encouraging Persons to Access Duty Counsel Service

Road Closure Notice for the Martha Brae Main Road in Trelawny

Chairman of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Eric Clarke, addresses residents, healthcare workers and other stakeholders at the recent ceremony for the adoption of the Ulster Spring Health Centre in Trelawny. Seated (left to right) are Custos of Trelawny, Hugh Gentles; and President of the Jamaica Organization of New Jersy and Donor, Owen Eccles. The facility is one of 46 that have been adopted through the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-a-Clinic initiative throughout the island.

Primary Healthcare Delivery Being Strengthened

Member of Parliament, Manchester Southern, Robert Chin, making his contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 11).

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Centres in Manchester Southern Being Upgraded

Several health centres in Manchester Southern are being upgraded to enhance primary healthcare delivery for residents. “I am happy to report that our Pratville and Harmons Health Centres are now renovated,” said Member of Parliament for the area, Robert Chin during his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 11. Mr. Chin...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), cuts the ribbon to open the new Courts Parkway Square store in Portmore, St. Catherine, during the private launch on October 11. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge; and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Unicomer Group, the parent organisation for Courts, Mario Simon.

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Building the Country’s Human Capital

The Government is advancing its agenda for the long-term improvement of the country’s human capital with significant investment being made in education and training. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said that the move is in keeping with the Economic Reform Programme (ERP) that is geared towards achieving sustained economic growth and long-term development...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), delivers remarks during Thursday’s (October 12) National Youth Mental Health Summit held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. At right is sign language interpreter, Mandy Cowan.

2 years ago Health & WellnessYouth

Gov’t Seeking Stakeholder Input in Developing Youth Mental Health Policy

The Government will be seeking the input of all stakeholders as it develops an inclusive mental health policy for children and adolescents, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. She noted that the contributions of the young people will help to construct a more robust and comprehensive approach to mental health. “The road map we set in motion today...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

2 years ago Climate ChangeForeign Affairs

Major Multilateral Partner Support to Bolster Jamaica’s Climate Change Resilience

Jamaica’s ability to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change is to be bolstered through a major partnership with several international partners. The collaboration was announced during the 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Morocco on Wednesday (October 11). This follows the US$764 million Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement...

Member of Parliament of Western Westmoreland, Morland Wilson, making his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 11.

2 years ago Local Government

Plans on Track for Building of Fruit and Vegetable Market in Negril

Plans are on track for the construction of the Negril fresh fruit and vegetable market, says Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson. Providing an update during his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, on October 11, Mr. Wilson said the first phase will see the development of a temporary facility to...

Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Ralston Smith (centre), displays the list of prescribed fares for public passenger vehicles, which are to take effect on Sunday, October 15, at a Transport Stakeholder Press Conference, at the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport. on Thursday (October 12). Also participating in the press conference are Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right) and Director General of the Island Traffic Authority, Colonel Daniel Pryce.

2 years ago Transport

Zero Tolerance for Overcharging – TA

The Transport Authority (TA) will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to instances of overcharging passengers of public passenger vehicles (PPVs). Speaking at a Press Conference at the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport on Thursday (October 12), Managing Director of the TA, Ralston Smith, said that as of Sunday, October 15, teams from the Authority will be closely monitoring...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (August 31) Town Hall Meeting on Housing and Land at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James.

2 years ago Prime MinisterWater

‘Building Jamaica: Better Water Supply’ Town Hall Rescheduled

The public is being advised that the Town Hall scheduled for Thursday, October 12 at the Mandeville Primary and Junior High School in Manchester has been rescheduled for a later date. The forum, which was to be held under the theme ‘Building Jamaica: Better Water Supply’, forms part of a series being hosted by the Government to engage the public...