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Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director-General, Dr. Wayne Henry.

Tourism Continues to Drive Post-COVID 19 Recovery

Jamaica’s tourism industry continues to figure consistently in Jamaica’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery. Data from the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) shows that the ‘Hotels and Restaurants’ sub-group, which largely captures tourism-related activities, grew by an estimated 23.4 per cent for...

Winner of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) logo competition for its new information system - IrieFINS Danielle Barnes of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, shows off her winning design during the presentation ceremony at the Transformation Implementation Unit in Kingston, on Tuesday (February 21).

Ministry of Finance Employee Wins NFA Logo Competition

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), receives a Letter of Introduction from new Representative for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Office, Olga Isaza, who called at the Ministry’s Downtown Kingston offices on Tuesday (Feb. 21).

PHOTOS: Senator Johnson Smith Welcomes New UNICEF Representative

Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez, delivers remarks during the inaugural Jamaica/Dominican Republic business forum and opening of the inaugural Dominican Week in Jamaica on Tuesday (February 21), at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.

Inaugural ‘Dominican Week’ Being Observed in Jamaica

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), joins in the symbolic handover of a cheque from the Government of Japan, along with Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (second right), to Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland. The provision facilitated the purchase of a school bus for the institution. Representing the school (from left) are Head Girl, Ackecia Gayle; Principal, Keron King; Prefect, Kendra Cornwall; and Deputy Head Girl, Marieka Anderson. The presentation was made during a ceremony at the Ministry in Kingston, on Tuesday (February 21).

Two Buses Donated to Schools in St. Catherine and Westmoreland

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), speaks with Medical Chief of Staff at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Dr. Carl Bruce, about the plans for the modernisation of the hospital, during a visit to the facility in St. Andrew in December 2021.

3 years ago Health & WellnessWorks / Construction

UHWI Modernisation Project Gets $530 Million

The Government has earmarked $530 million for continued modernisation of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). The major hospital redevelopment project includes the construction of a new tower with 58 additional bed spaces, 35 neonatal cots and seven operating theatres, and the purchase of medical equipment. As contained in the 2023/2024 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie piloting the Representation of the People (Postponement of Elections to Municipal Corporations and City Municipalities) Act, 2023 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 21).

3 years ago Local Government

Local Gov’t Elections Postponed Until February 2024

Local government elections have been postponed for a further 12 months, and are to be held no later than February 28, 2024. This follows approval of the Representation of the People (Postponement of Elections to Municipal Corporations and City Municipalities) Act, 2023 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 21). The Bill was passed without amendment. Twenty-nine Members of...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the inaugural Jamaica/Dominican Republic business forum at the AC Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (February 21).

3 years ago Tourism

Dominican Republic Investors Eyeing St. Thomas

Investors from the Dominican Republic are eyeing the eastern parish of St. Thomas, which is fast emerging as the new destination for development in Jamaica. Speaking at the inaugural Jamaican/Dominican Republic business forum at the AC Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (February 21), Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said “we are anticipating, within a short while… a good visit from...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, delivers a Statement in the House of Representatives on February 21.

3 years ago Justice

Joint Select Committee to Discuss Legislation to Impose Stricter Penalties for Murder

Two critical pieces of legislation that will impose stricter penalties for murder will be placed before a Joint Select Committee to ensure wide consultation. The Bills – the Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Act 2023 and Criminal Justice (Administration) (Amendment) Act 2023 – were tabled in the House of Representatives on February 21. Tabling the Bills, Minister of Justice, Hon....

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

3 years ago Finance & Public ServiceHealth & Wellness

$2 Billion for Cornwall Regional Hospital Project

The Government will be spending more than $2 billion on works for the continued redevelopment of the St. James-based Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH). The objective of the project is to improve service delivery in the public health system by rehabilitating the CRH to include ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems; information and communications technology (ICT)...

Director-General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry. (JIS File Photo)

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Growth of 5.1 Per Cent Last Year

Jamaica’s economy is estimated to have grown by 5.1 per cent between January and December 2022. This was disclosed by Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, who said the out-turn was spurred by an estimated six per cent growth for the Services industry and 2.1 per cent for the Goods Producing Industry. “All [sub]...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 14).

3 years ago Finance & Public ServiceHealth & Wellness

Programme to Combat NCDS Gets $2 Billion

Measures to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Jamaica have been boosted through an allocation of more than $2 billion. The allocation is provided in the 2023/2024 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The funds earmarked will go towards initiatives under the ‘Prevention and Care Management of NCDs’, which includes commencing construction works at the Spanish Town Hospital...