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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, says that arbitration and mediation will lead to better public sector governance, by reducing the backlog of disputes before the courts and improving the efficiency of the court system. “Both mechanisms not only help to alleviate the burdensome case load of the courts, but also create...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising the public that the Portmore Toll Road has re-opened. Businesses in New Port West are clear to resume normal operations with immediate effect.   Contact- Delmares White, Director Information and Training, ODPEM; dwhite@odpem.org.jm; Tel: 906-9674-5

There will be a memorial service for former Olympian, Keith Gardner, on Monday, June 25 starting at 10:00a.m., the University Chapel, Mona. Mr. Gardner gained medals as a sprinter, and also a long jumper, at international games, including the Olympics. After retiring from competition, Mr. Gardner was highly involved in sports development in Jamaica. He was the Coach/Administrator at Excelsior...

The efficient delivery of services critical to the smooth operation of a modern metropolis, as Jamaica is, informs the vision behind the Public Sector Transformation programme being undertaken by the Government. This was stated by Chief Executive Officer of the Public Sector Transformation Unit, in the Office of the Cabinet (PSTU) Patricia Sinclair McCalla, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Sandrea Falconer says though the 2012/2013 budget is not what the Government ideally wanted to impose on Jamaicans; the Government recognizes that merely imposing tax is not the solution and there are structural impediments facing the economy which will be tackled through several efforts and initiatives. “We are making every effort to create a more...

I wish to express my deep sadness and profound regret at the passing of one of Jamaica’s outstanding early international track and field athlete, George Kerr. George Kerr, who hailed from Trelawny, a parish which has produced so many of our outstanding track athletes, was an excellent standard bearer for Jamaica, who excelled at a sport which was dear to...

KINGSTON - Veteran Broadcast Journalist and Communication Consultant, Fae Ellington, has been appointed by Cabinet to chair a six-member Advisory Board for the Jamaica Information Service (JIS). Other members are: Arnold Foote Jr.; Millicent Lynch; Colin Campbell; Nerine Small; and Wayne Gentles. They will serve for a period of two years, with effect from April 23, 2012. Miss Ellington, who...

KINGSTON - Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, said the government is looking to spend some $1.2 billion over the next two years to undertake several energy saving initiatives within public sector entities. He stated that the money spent "will be recovered in the same time frame because of the tremendous savings that we are going...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has noted that the government of Trinidad and Tobago has expressed its appreciation for the assistance that has been extended to the Mayor of San Fernando, Marlene Coudray, as police continue to search for answers surrounding the disappearance of Mayor Coudray’s daughter, high school teacher Michelle Coudray Greaves....

The Government has received $30 million from the CHASE Fund to finance the  Keep Jamaica Clean: Jamaica 50th public education campaign, which is slated to begin next week. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon Sandrea Falconer, who made the announcement at yesterday’s (June 13) Jamaica House press briefing, said the programme has also received some $7 million, which...

Following numerous complaints by consumers of excessive price increases in supermarkets and other establishments, Cabinet has instructed the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) to carry out checks. Making the announcement Wednesday June 13 at Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator, the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said the CAC already has teams...

Scores of persons gathered at the St. William Grant Park downtown Kingston last night (June 4), for the beacon lighting ceremony in honour of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, headed the list of dignitaries at the ceremony, which included performances from the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force; the Boys'...