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Increasing investment in Jamaica will be one of the main areas of focus for the Jamaican High Commission in the United Kingdom (UK) this year. High Commissioner, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba, has said there are plans to court potential investors with a view to creating more jobs for Jamaicans. She was speaking to JIS News on Saturday, February 2,...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) Best Schemes Competition is an important initiative that plays a vital role in encouraging the development of model communities all over Jamaica. Prime Minister Simpson Miller made the statement at the launch of the competition which was held at Angels Grove in Spanish Town on Thursday, January 31. The...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Professor Stephen Vasciannie, says Jamaica has a comprehensive refugee policy, which incorporates International Human Rights standards, and provides a good framework for the treatment of asylum seekers in the country. He stated that the policy also provides a model that could be used in other CARICOM states. He was addressing participants in a seminar...

The Government has reiterated its dedication to strengthening the capacity of Jamaica Fire Brigade to effectively carry out its tasks in fire prevention and ensuring public safety, despite budgetary constraints. “We are taking it step-by-step in working towards expanding the fleet, refurbishing fire stations island-wide and increasing the number of officers,” said State Minister for Local Government and Community Development,...

Minister with responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer has hailed Jamaica’s number one standing in Press freedom in the Western Hemisphere as “a significant recognition of Jamaica’s democratic tradition and our sacred regard for Press freedom”. The Minister was reacting on Wednesday, January 30, to the just-published global report on Press...

The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) is set to roll out Phase III of its Media Literacy Project, being undertaken in institutions across the island. Addressing a meeting with stakeholders at the BCJ head offices in New Kingston on Wednesday (January 24), the agency’s Executive Director, Cordel Green, said under this third and final segment, which will run from January...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says that the Government has embarked on the implementation of a framework for public-private partnership as a strategy for mobilizing investments for needed infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges, rail network, ports, factory space, housing and other supporting facilities. Delivering the keynote address at the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s 8th Regional Conference on Investments and...

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has launched a brand new data collection system, designed to make their services more efficient and transform the agency into a first-world data collection institute. The difference between the new system and the original one starts with the new system’s name – eDACS - which stands for Electronic Data Collection System. With eDACS, STATIN...

Jamaicans have more time to register their votes for the entities and individuals of their choice delivering the best customer service. The new deadline for receipt of all nominations in the Public Sector Customer Service Competition has been extended from January 31 to February 28. All submissions must be made by 4:00 p.m. on the new date. Vote for the...

World Boxing Association (WBA) Featherweight Champion, Nicholas “Axeman” Walters, was on Thursday (January 17) presented with the Key to the City of Montego Bay. The native of Roehampton, St. James, was honoured for copping the coveted WBA title with a victory over Colombian contender Daulis Prescott, in Kingston over a month ago. The historic achievement was the first time that...

President of the International University of the Caribbean, Rev. Dr. Maitland Evans, says the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) remains relevant to Jamaica’s development, as it provides an avenue for the country’s leaders to fellowship in unity in spite of their differences. He noted that the event, over the years, has also made useful monetary contributions to numerous projects and...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says the audit of the Maxfield Park Children’s Home, which commenced last year, has already resulted in improvements in financial operations at the facility. “There have been some financial systems that have been put in place, not only in terms of purchases but also in terms of how money is spent. There...