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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), addressing Wednesday’s (July 9) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Also pictured, Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan.

Cabinet Has Received No Information Regarding Arms Embargo – Senator Falconer

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says Cabinet has received no information regarding a United States (US) imposed arms embargo on the island. “We had a Cabinet meeting on Monday (and) there was no such matter...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (second right), addressing Wednesday’s (July 9) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Richard Thompson; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (hidden).

Government to Address Needs in the Fire Service

Civil Servant of the Year 2013, Miss Enthrose Campbell, addressing an Empowerment Session for public sector employees, held under the theme: ‘Transformation and Renewal for a Better Tomorrow’, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), in New Kingston, on Tuesday, July 8.

Public Sector Employees Urged to be the Best

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P. — Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

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Vice President, Community Service and Development, University of Technology (UTech), Professor Rosalea Hamilton, addresses the launch of the15th annual ‘Teach the Youth’ programme, at the University of Technology’s (UTech) Technology Innovation Centre on Friday, July 4.

800 Youth to Benefit from UTech Summer Programme

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Official Funeral for Former Westmoreland MP and Custos James Thompson, CD

The late Hon. James Thompson, CD, JP, former Custos and Member of Parliament for North East Westmoreland is to be accorded an official funeral. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. George’s Church, Savanna-la-Mar, with Interment at the Holy Trinity Church, Grange Hill, Westmoreland. Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller will...

Students of the Clarence Brimm Basic School in Trelawny, perform a song during the contract signing ceremony for the upgrading of the institution, held on the school grounds on Friday, July 4. The $36 million project is being funded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

12 years ago CommunityOffice of the Prime Minister

JSIF Signs $36 Million Contract for Upgrading of Trelawny Basic School

The Clarence Brimm Basic School, located in Troy, Southern Trelawny, is to be extensively refurbished at a cost of $36 million. The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and community representatives signed the contract to facilitate the works, at a ceremony held on the school grounds on Friday, July 4. The project, to be undertaken over a four-month period, includes construction...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), fields questions from journalists during today’s (July 3) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Vice-President of Operations, National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Blair and Head, Meteorological Service Jamaica, Jeffrey Spooner.

12 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Stiffer Fines Coming For Breaches Of Fisheries Act

Stiffer fines are coming for breaches of the Fisheries Act, says Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer. This follows Cabinet’s approval of an increase of all monetary penalties and custodial sentences under the Fishing Industry Act. Making the disclosure at today’s (July 3) Jamaica House press briefing, Minister Falconer said the fines are aimed at strengthening...

Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, addresses a press conference held today (July 3) at the Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, where the team for the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, was announced. Also pictured are (from left): Secretary General of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Christopher Samuda; and President of the JOA, the Hon. Michael Fennell.

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

114-Member Team For Commonwealth Games

The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has announced a 114-member team for the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The Games will be held from July 23 to August 3, and will see Jamaica participating in track and field, badminton, boxing, cycling, gymnastics, netball, shooting, squash, swimming/diving, table tennis, and triathlon. “I know that in many respects, history will be created...

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Government Spending $298 Million to Improve Infrastructure in Westmoreland

The Government is spending $298 million to improve the social and physical infrastructure in Westmoreland. Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, who made the announcement in Shrewsbury, Westmoreland, on June 26, said work is already underway to improve schools, health facilities, roads and water supply systems throughout the parish. “These projects are at various phases of implementation. The...

Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde, addresses members of the media, during a special briefing today (June 27), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Madame Lagarde is in Jamaica for a three-day visit.

12 years ago Finance & Public ServiceOffice of the Prime Minister

IMF Head Says ERP Off to Very Strong Start

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde, says Jamaica’s Economic Reform Programme (ERP), supported by the IMF, with a four-year US$930 million Extended Fund Facility (EFF), is off to a very strong start. “All reviews have so far been completed without any shortfall, without any failure, and meeting all the criteria. This is an exceptionally strong...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), Carey Brown, says the Commission will continue to offer support to athletes.

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

JADCO to Continue Education and Sensitisation Programmes

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) will continue its series of education and sensitisation programmes this year, as it seeks to inform stakeholders about the Anti-Doping in Sport Act. Minister with Responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, said workshops “will be conducted for elite athletes and their support personnel to ensure that they are familiarized with the current rules as...