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Opposition Spokesman on Finance and Planning, Julian Robinson, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 9). Seated is Opposition Leader, Mark Golding.

Opposition Spokesman Endorses Proposed Jamaica Screen Fund

Opposition Spokesman on Finance and Planning, Julian Robinson, has endorsed the proposed creation of the $1-billion Jamaica Screen Fund, to finance local film and television show development and production. “I acknowledge the $1 billion fund that has been provided to...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 7.

Education Gets 22 Per Cent of Recurrent Budget

Official Logo for the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.

Industry Ministry Hosts Trade Forum March 15

Certificates of Accreditation and Re-Accreditation were presented to the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) Certification Division and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards Implementation Division, respectively, by the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), during a Trinidad & Tobago Trade Mission breakfast meeting, held at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, on March 9. Participating (from left) are Manager, Implementation Division, Gerard Maxwell; Chief Executive Officer at JANAAC, Sharonmae Shirley; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Chairman of the TTBS, Lawford Dupres; Minister of Trade and Industry, Trinidad & Tobago, Senator the Hon. Paula Gopee-Scoon; TTBS Executive Director, José Trejo and Manager, TTBS Certification Division, Rodney Ramnath.

Industry Minister Heads Trade Mission in Trinidad and Tobago

Principal of Salt Marsh Primary and Infant School in Trelawny, Mervyn Sinclair, is schooled in the latest dance moves by student, Omani Cunningham, during a dance session, which was part of their Jamaica Day festivities held Friday, March 3.

Principal Says Children Should Learn More About Jamaican Culture

Students from the Gregory Park Primary School raise their voices against crime and violence in the community, during a Peace Day march on Tuesday (March 7) under the theme ‘Mek Wi Grow in Peace.’

3 years ago Community

Students March for Peace in Gregory Park

Hundreds of placard-bearing students from Gregory Park Primary School in St. Catherine marched in the community on Tuesday (March 7), calling for an end to crime and violence. The Peace Day event, under the theme ‘Mek Wi Grow In Peace’, was organised by the school and included residents from the area. It was supported by Member of Parliament for St....

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Gov’t Provides Incentives to Boost JAM-DEX Use

In the upcoming fiscal year, the Government will introduce two new incentive programmes to encourage greater take-up of the Central Bank Digital Currency, JAM-DEX. They are the Small/Micro Merchant Incentive Programme and the Wallet-holder Individual Loyalty Programme. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, provided details while opening the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House...

Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.

3 years ago Local Government

JFB Raises Concern Over Increase in Bush Fires

The number of bush fires recorded in Jamaica has more than tripled for the month of February, when compared to the corresponding period last year. Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that firefighters responded to 1,303 reports of bush fires last month, which represents a 224 per cent increase over the 402 recorded last...

3 years ago Local Government

43 Per Cent Decline in Fire-Related Deaths

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reporting a 43 per cent reduction in the number of fire-related deaths. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that 24 persons perished in fires in 2022, compared to 42 the previous year. “Regrettably… there were 17 adults and seven children who perished in fires. While one death is too many, we consider it...

Consultant Internist and Nephrologist at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, in St James, Dr. Curtis Yeates.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged to Screen Annually for Kidney Disease

Jamaicans, particularly those suffering from hypertension and diabetes, are being urged to screen annually for kidney disease, in order to reduce the risk of end stage renal failure. Consultant Internist and Nephrologist at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St James, Dr. Curtis Yeates, made the call ahead of Thursday’s (March 9) commemoration of World Kidney Day. The Day, being observed...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, uses abacus counting tools as he opened the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (March 7).

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024Finance & Public ServiceParliamentScienceTechnology

Gov’t Provides $200 Million for Establishment of Fiscal Research Institute at UWI

The Government is providing a $200 million down payment to endow a Fiscal Research Institute within the Department of Economics at the University of the West Indies (UWI). Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the announcement while opening the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (March 7). “This will...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), observes as Field Engineer, Industrial Fire and Rescue Equipment, Reiner Romero, explains the functions of a Fire Suppression System installed inside the engine of a Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus. A demonstration of the system took place at the JUTC’s Ashenheim Road Depot, in Kingston on Tuesday (March 7).

3 years ago Transport

Fire Suppression System Introduced at JUTC

A Fire Suppression System, which automatically extinguishes a fire within the engine of a bus, has been introduced at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC). The system, which does not allow fires to be reignited after being smothered, is aimed at protecting passengers, the drivers, and the mechanical interior of the buses. It was installed and demonstrated by the contractors...