Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), accepts a gift from Vice Minister of Natural Resources (Administrator of Oceanic Administration) of China, Wang Hong (second right), during a courtesy call on February 28 at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Others (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry,...

The more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Mission, who are currently participating in Diplomatic Week 2023, have been commended by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, for their support and commitment to Jamaica. Mr. Holness addressed the large group today (February 28) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade headquarters in downtown Kingston. “Many of...

Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Valence Jordan, is urging Jamaicans to get routine screenings for glaucoma, so that the necessary early interventions can be made to preserve vision. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (February 28), Dr. Jordon noted that glaucoma can severely hamper an individual’s quality of life and that all efforts should be...

The Government is diligently taking prudent fiscal decisions to achieve long-term strategic and material economic benefits and well-being, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “We are very cautious about how we spend and what we spend on. Even [in] our capital Budget, we go through a very rigorous process of public investment [and] evaluation, just to make sure...

Rollout of Jamaica’s Path from Hills to Ocean Project is set to continue in fiscal year 2023/24 with a $230.89-million budgetary allocation. The sum is programmed in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure, which will be deliberated by the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on March 1 and 2. The project, programmed for implementation over eight years, commenced...

Enhancement of the agricultural sector and coastal area resilience will continue in the upcoming fiscal year with a $195.4-million budgetary provision. The sum is set aside in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure, which will be reviewed by the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on March 1 and 2. The project aims to safeguard livelihoods and food security...

A total of $2.37 billion has been budgeted to facilitate the continuation of work under the Public Sector Transformation Implementation Project in 2023/24. The sum is contained in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure, which will be reviewed by the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on March 1 and 2. The project, being implemented by the Ministry of...