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Sandra Watson, CEO of the Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations gives the welcome and opening remarks at the public forum and consultation held by the CSC to sensitise stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Registration (Strata Titles) Act. Looking on is Ainsworth Norton, Manager of the CSC Inspectorate

Failure of Strata Management Highlights Public Consultation

The failure of the management of strata properties or strata corporations as they are referred to in the law, highlighted a public forum and consultation held by the Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC) to sensitise stakeholders on proposed amendments to...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is warmly greeted by Rev. Herro Blair Jr. on his arrival at the Deliverance Evangelistic Association’s Waltham Park Road location yesterday morning (March 20) to participate in the church’s 40th anniversary ceremony.

PM Urges Church to Partner with Government

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness welcomes Madison Chin (second right), a Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) student who, along with other candidates, visited him at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on March 16. Others (from left) are: Justin Campbell, Madison Dunstan and Emily Main. The Prime Minister extended best wishes to all GSAT students who are sitting the examinations today and tomorrow (March 18).

Prime Minister Extends Best Wishes to GSAT Students

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the opening of a targeted topics forum hosted by the National Adaptation Planning (NAP) Global Network at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Tuesday (March 15).

Govt Will Protect Environment While Pursuing Development – Vaz

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), is introduced to Vice President, Investment Promotion, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Claude Duncan (left), by President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards. The Minister was on a tour of the agency’s New Kingston offices, yesterday (March 15), where he met staff and had a meeting with JAMPRO executives. The Minister was accompanied by Director General in the Ministry, Dr. Sharon Crooks.

Vaz Says JAMPRO Critical to New Ministry

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), addresses Members of the Cabinet at the first official meeting, today (March 15), at the Office of the Prime Minister.

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“Public’s Interest Must be Forefront” – PM Holness Convenes First Cabinet Meeting

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness today (March 15) urged members of his Cabinet to always be driven by the public’s interest and to consistently have Jamaica’s most vulnerable in mind when taking national decisions. He also encouraged them to act with equity and fairness. Mr. Holness was addressing his first official meeting of Cabinet since taking office. Cabinet...

Cornwall College’s Curtis Glennon (second left), winner of the Social Development Commission (SDC) Poster Competition and Montego Bay High School’s Savannah Somers (fourth left), winner of the Essay Competition, at a presentation ceremony, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Monday, March 14. Others (from left) are: Parish Manager of the Jamaica Public Service, Rasheed Anderson; Manager for the SDC, in St. James, Randy Hayle, and National Commercial Bank’s Bay West Branch Manager, Wayne Hunt.

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SDC Stages Successful Essay and Poster Competitions

Manager for the Social Development Commission (SDC), in St. James, Randy Hayle, says the agency’s recently concluded essay and poster competitions between 11 of the parish’s high schools, were successful. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Hayle said the competitions were geared toward the advancement of youth development in business and the strengthening of the nation’s economy, “one community...

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Jamaica Hosts Global Forum on Climate Change Adaptation Planning

Representatives from eleven (11) countries are expected to gather in Kingston on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 for a global forum on national planning for Climate Change Adaptation, hosted by the Government of Jamaica. The forum is organized by the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network, and will focus on a range of options for financing the implementation of NAPs. “Climate...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), in discussion with Director General of the Environment Division, Dr. Sharon Crooks, at a meeting with Senior Managers, at 16A Half Way Tree Road, on March 11.

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Support from Senior Managers Crucial – Vaz

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Daryl Vaz, says support from senior managers of the Environment Division is crucial to ensure that the commitments made by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, are fulfilled. “If we all work together assiduously, we can achieve those objectives. We are going to work as a team,...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), is greeted by Principal Finance Officer in the Ministry, Judith Robb Walters, during his first day in office at the Ministry, in New Kingston, today (March 8). At left is Accountant, Jennifer Brammer.

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New Ministers Report for Work

The newly sworn in Cabinet ministers, State Ministers and Senators in the Andrew Holness-led administration hit the ground running on their first day of work, Tuesday, March 8. Here are some of the photo highlights: Minister of Industry, Commerce and Agriculture, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), is greeted by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Vivian Brown, when he arrived for the first...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), listens as newly installed Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness takes the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance, at Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House.

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Environment Portfolio Situated Within the OPM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is pleased to advise that the environment portfolio is situated within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The Prime Minister has always expressed a keen interest in the environment and considers good and responsible environmental management and planning as critical to facilitating economic growth and sustainable development. The Prime Minister has taken...

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Prime Minister Holness Promises Frugal and Efficient Government

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on March 7 charged members of his newly-appointed Cabinet to conduct the affairs of the country with the highest level of integrity, even as he committed to leading a frugal and efficient government, and to build public trust. Prime Minister Holness named 14 ministries, headed by 18 Cabinet level ministers to help steer his...