The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET) is aiming to have the Petroleum (Downstream Activities) Act and its Regulations in effect by the end of this financial year. This would incorporate Petroleum Codes that had been developed and approved by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) Standards Council through a consultative process marshalled by a consultant engaged under the...

The Government will be undertaking a number of projects, valued billions of dollars, to improve access to water in Portland. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, who outlined details of the projects during Wednesday’s (May 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, said these engagements are progressing apace. Senator...

Jamaica has commenced discussions with the European Union (EU) to identify bankable national investment projects in several priority areas covered under the European Union (EU) Global Investment Alliance. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who made the disclosure, said this is with a view to incentivising and allowing wider private-sector involvement and benefit...

The Ministry of Science, Energy, and Technology will be receiving funding to strengthen Jamaica’s cybersecurity framework. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that commencing this financial year, US$6.5 million in loans and US$3.5 million in grants will be provided through a project jointly funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). He...

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will be undertaking several activities during May in observance of Child Month. These include outreach initiatives, workshops, empowerment sessions, as well as ‘edutainment’ experiences. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the CPFSA, Michelle McIntosh Harvey, said the planned activities will target children in State care and the wider community, with an emphasis on...

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is taking steps to expand the range of services provided to vessels operating in local waters to include bunkering, ship repair and crewing. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, in making the disclosure in his 2023/2024 Sectoral presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 9), said the move is in...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging physical activity during pregnancy as an essential ingredient in ensuring overall health and to reduce serious complications that can threaten the life of both mother and baby. Minister of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, said that exercise has benefits for maternal and foetal health. She said it reduces the risk of...