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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18.

Municipal Corporations Issue 4,580 Building Permits

Approximately 4,580 building permits were issued by the municipal corporations in the last fiscal year, reflecting a total investment of $159.1 billion. “I must commend them, because 90 per cent of those applications were completed in 90 days,”  Minister of...
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GCT Online Application Now a Reality
Chair of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Dr. Pauline Mullings fourth left), and members of the Committee prepare care packages for distribution to needy children during Child Month in May. From left are Judith Hunter, Claudette Cope, Dr. Michelle Campbell, Kerri-Ann Palmer, Sandrea Long White, and Lyneve McLeish
Chair of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Dr. Pauline Mullings fourth left), and members of the Committee prepare care packages for distribution to needy children during Child Month in May. From left are Judith Hunter, Claudette Cope, Dr. Michelle Campbell, Kerri-Ann Palmer, Sandrea Long White, and Lyneve McLeish

100 Children To Receive Care Packages During Child Month
​Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 18), under the theme ‘Science, Energy and Technology: Building a Brighter Future’.
​Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 18), under the theme ‘Science, Energy and Technology: Building a Brighter Future’.

Early Warning Cybersecurity System Implemented
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks in the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks in the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18.

Procurement Of New Electricity-Generation Capacity To Be Undertaken By GPE

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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing the House of Representatives during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation on Tuesday (May 18), under the theme ‘Science, Energy and Technology: Building a Brighter Future’.
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USF To Fund Build Out Of GovNet Infrastructure

The Universal Service Fund (USF) will be providing funding support for the expansion of the GovNet infrastructure that will link government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to facilitate shared services. This was disclosed by Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 18), under the theme...
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The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, making ​his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate contribution in the House of Representatives on May 12.
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15 Fishing Beaches To Be Redeveloped Over Next Five Years

Fifteen fishing beaches will be redeveloped over the next five years, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. He said that the redevelopment process will include three beaches per year at an estimated cost of $2.25 billion, beginning in Clarendon, St. Elizabeth and Hanover. Minister Shaw, who was making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate contribution in the House of...
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Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 18.
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$325 Million Set Aside To Provide Water To Rural Areas

The Local Government and Rural Development Ministry will be spending $325 million to provide water to rural communities across the country this year. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 18. He informed that $215 million will be spent to complete projects that will benefit some...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks in the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18.
EnergySectoral Debate 2021/2022

Net Billing Regulations Soon

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is in the process of consultations for sign-off on the Net Billing Regulations. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during his contribution to the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18. He also informed that the Ministry is preparing drafting instructions for legislative provisions for Power...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (standing, second right), observes as (seated, from left), President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bioprist Group, Dr. Guna Muppuri; and Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Professor Dale Webber, affix their signatures to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see them undertaking an initiative to expand Jamaica’s health tourism and medical education offerings. Also observing (standing, from left) are Deputy Dean for International Student Affairs in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI, Mona Campus, Dr. Winston De La Haye; High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui; and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards. The signing took place during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday (May 18).
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Health Training Institute To Be Established In Mobay

A US$17-million health training institute, which will expand Jamaica’s offerings in health tourism and medical education, is to be established in Montego Bay, St. James. Expected to open its doors by the latest June next year, the institute, which will be hosted by the University of the West Indies (UWI), will serve as a satellite campus for the Bioprist Institute...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks in the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18.
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$300 Million On Phase One Of ‘Paint The City, Paint The Town’ Project

The Government will be spending $300 million on the first phase of the ‘Paint the City, Paint the Town’ project. It will generate employment through beautification, mural painting, street-sign installation and the improvement of selected markets. “We will begin in Kingston and St. Andrew, May Pen in Clarendon and Buff Bay and Port Antonio in Portland in the first phase...
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