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Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.

MEGJC to Host “Town Hall” consultation on the Emissions Policy Framework and the Updated Climate Change Policy Framework

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, which houses the Environment and Climate Change Portfolios, will, next week, host a “Town Hall” consultation on two critical policies. They are the update of the Climate Change Policy Framework for Jamaica...

Farmers examining crops under cultivation.

Strengthening Resilience Of Agricultural Sector And Coastal Areas

Chairperson of the Regulation and Certification Committee of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Board, David Salmon.

Spotlight On Early Childhood Development This Year

Research Scientist at the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Johann Antoine.

Practise Proper Disposal Of Electronic Waste

Acting Principal Research Director for the Research and Development Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Michelle Sherwood.

New Seed Facility At Bodles Research Station

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right) and Chief Executive Officer of Sagicor Bank, Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham (second left), examine paper straws shown to them by Director of Creative Industries Limited, Anthony Clarke. The straws were manufactured by his company. Observing at right is Manager, SME Business Banking, Sagicor Bank, Howard Smith. Occasion was the launch of Sagicor Bank’s Manufacturing and Agro-Processing Loan facility on Tuesday (February 15), at the company’s Kingston address.

4 years ago Finance & Public Service

Low-Interest Loans For SMEs Through Facility Launched By Sagicor

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be able to access up to $50 million at a competitive market rate of 6.5 per cent per annum, with up to 12 years for repayment. This has been made possible under the Manufacturing and Agro-Processing Loan facility, launched by Sagicor Bank on February 15. The product is intended to provide existing medium-sized companies...

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Leslie Campbell.

4 years ago Culture

Jamaican Pioneers In Georgia Hailed

Jamaican pioneers in Georgia, United States of America, are being hailed for the role they have played in the advancement of Jamaica as well as their communities overseas. “We salute you and thank you for your contributions to the enrichment of our society and for assisting in the shaping of the future for which we yearn,” said Minister of State...

4 years ago Budget 2022/2023Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Project To Strengthen Jamaica’s Competitiveness Gets $290.5 Million

Approximately $290.5 million has been earmarked to continue implementation of the Jamaica Foundations for Competitiveness and Growth Project. The sum is programmed in the 2022/23 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project aims to strengthen Jamaica’s business environment for private-sector investment by enhancing competition; facilitating strategic private investments; strengthening the capacities of small and medium-sized enterprises...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams

4 years ago EducationYouth

Grade Six PEP Ability Test Postponed To March 24

The Ministry of Education and Youth (MoEY) is reporting that a decision has been taken to postpone the Grade Six Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Ability Test from its originally scheduled date of February 22, 2022, to March 24, 2022. However, the Grade Six Performance-Based Test scheduled for March 22 and 24, 2022, have been cancelled. Meanwhile, the Grade Six Curriculum-Based...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

4 years ago Governor General

Governor-General Congratulates Queen

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has sent a congratulatory message to Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of her ascension to the Throne on 6th February 1952. She is the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. The Message reads: “I have the honour to convey to Your Majesty the felicitations of the Government and...

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

4 years ago CoronavirusCOVID-19 VaccinationHealth & Wellness

PAHO Delivers 100 Million COVAX Vaccine Doses To Latin America and the Caribbean

Washington, DC, 15 February, 2021 (PAHO) – The number of doses of COVID-19 vaccine delivered by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to Latin America and the Caribbean reached 100 million today, thanks to the efforts of the organization’s Revolving Fund, the procurement and delivery partner of COVAX in the region. The latest batch of vaccines includes 151,200 doses of...

Ann-Marie Vassal Barnes from the Lion’s Club of Portmore (right), conducts eye-screening at a free clinic staged by the Kiwanis Club of North Spanish Town on Saturday (February 12), at the Angel’s Grove Community Centre in the parish.

4 years ago Health & Wellness

Over 200 St. Catherine Residents Screened For Vision Problems

More than 200 residents from several communities in St. Catherine, primarily schoolchildren, benefited from free eye screenings to check for vision problems, at a clinic staged by the Kiwanis Club of North Spanish Town on Saturday (February 12). The eye checks were carried out at the Angel’s Grove Community Centre by trained personnel from Comprehensive Eyewear and the Lion’s Club...