More

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has commissioned the services of a world leading economist to assist the agency in developing policy recommendations for further growth in the local economy. Making the disclosure during the Institute's quarterly press briefing on Monday November 22 at its offices in Kingston, Director General, Dr. Gladstone Hutchinson, said the PIOJ is working on initiatives...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding said Saturday November 20 that he is optimistic the recently appointed Public Sector Monitoring Committee (PSMC) will find a resolution to the issue of the seven percent pay increase owed to Government employees. "I am hopeful, indeed, optimistically hopeful that with the monitoring committee now in place we are going to be able to find a...

Prime Minister, the Hon Bruce Golding, has expressed regret at the death Saturday night (November 20) of former Custos of Kingston, Rev Canon Weeville Gordon, noting his long and distinguished career of service to the city. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon Sir Patrick Allen (right), presenting then outgoing Custos Rotulorum of Kingston, Rev. Canon the Hon. Weeville Gordon O.J.,...

President of the Republic of Colombia, His Excellency Dr. Juan Manuel Santos Calder

Cabinet has approved a US$1,204,972.00 contract to CARGOTEC, USA Incorporation for the supply and commissioning of two reach stackers for the Kingston Container Terminal. Making the disclosure at on Wednesday November 17 post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz said that the contract will also include a credit of...

The wife of the Prime Minister, Lorna Golding, has lauded the literary works of Veronica Blake Carnegie, imploring her to continue to teach through her writings. "Her work has been a positive addition to our national body of literature, and continues to bring great joy to all who have had the pleasure of reading it," she said. Mrs. Golding, the...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Local Government, Hon Robert Montague, wants young professionals to play a more active role in national development, through partnerships with Local Authorities such as the Parish Councils. He contends that they can make more meaningful contributions in how the needs of their communities should be addressed,...

"Empowering Citizens to Utilize Available Resources" is the theme for this year's Expo to be hosted by the Old Harbour Development Area Committee (OHDAC) on (Wednesday) November 24 in the St. Catherine community. This year will mark the eighth staging of the annual event, which will be held on the grounds of the Portmore Community College. The goal of Expo...

The Boscobel Aerodrome in St. Mary is be renamed the Ian Fleming International Airport in honour of the late James Bond author. Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, on (November 17) told post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House that Cabinet has approved the recommendation for the name change. He said that the use of...

The creation of appropriate ethical infrastructure in Jamaica is set to gather momentum in the coming months, as the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), in collaboration with the Cabinet Office, rolls out its refocused programme targeting all ministries, departments, agencies and public enterprises. Later this month, officers of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) will be sensitized, through a...

The Corporate Area is expected to be abuzz over the Christmas season, with a slate of activities being organised by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC). Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Desmond McKenzie, said that these activities include the renewal of the 'Shop 'til You Drop' extravaganza; the Mayor's annual fundraising Christmas dinners; and the municipal Christmas tree lighting. Speaking...

Effective Monday November 15, a set of interim measures governing the granting of waivers is in force and will remain so until a long-term policy and strategy has been finalised. A statement released by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service explained that since August 1, 2010, the Government had refrained from promoting or tabling in Parliament the introduction...