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Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, has called on the Jamaican business community to intensify its partnerships with businesses in other CARICOM states. Speaking at a Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) luncheon in her honour, at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston Friday July 9, Mrs. Persad-Bissessar said this was needed to ensure that CARICOM member states...

Approximately $4 million worth of emergency shelter supplies were donated Wednesday (July 7) to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Speaking at the handing over ceremony at ODPEM office, Haining Road, in Kingston, the agency's Director General, Ronald Jackson, noted that the supplies will go a far way in meeting...

The Broadcasting Commission's Regional Forum on Policy and Regulation in the Electronic Media Sector came to a close on July 6, with Chairman, Dr. Hopeton Dunn, describing the event as a success. He said that regional broadcasters and regulators now have a stronger foundation on which to harmonise policy responses and activities. "We had a very successful forum. It gave...

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, has given the commitment of her Government to assist in the continued success of the University of the West Indies (UWI). "In my capacity as Prime Minister for Trinidad and Tobago, in whatever way that we can help to sustain this institution, we will continue to contribute and to help to...

The Lions Club of Mandeville, in Manchester, presented $1 million to the Renal Unit of the Mandeville Regional Hospital, on July 7. Addressing the handing-over ceremony at the Hospital, President of the Club, Jacqueline Foster said the money was collected at their main fund-raising event in April, 'Men who Cook'. "We want to join with others to build, equip and...

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding has given the country's commitment to honour its obligations to contribute to the Caribbean Development Fund (CDF). Capitalisation of the CDF has become an issue, as most members of CARICOM are yet to meet their latest round of obligations to the Fund. The matter was again addressed at the final press conference associated with...

CARICOM Heads of Government have given the audit team until September to complete its report on the progress of the implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Hon. Bruce Golding, was responding to questions regarding the slow implementation of the CSME, at a press conference called to give a...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding and the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar will be having bilateral meetings tomorrow (Thursday, July 8) at Jamaica House when she visits with him in Kingston . Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Hon. Bruce Golding (left), speaks with newly elected Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar...

Regional integration is no longer an option for Caribbean states, but the only way the region will be able to secure and maintain economic and social development, says Leader of the Opposition Barbados Labour Party, Hon. Mia Mottley. Leader of the Opposition Barbados Labour Party, Hon. Mia Mottley (left), in discussion with General Manager of the RJR Communications Group, Gary...

Salutations Their Excellencies the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen Governor General of Jamaica and the Most Honourable Lady Allen Bruce Golding PrimeMinister of Jamaica and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean CommunityYour Excellencies Bharrat Jagdeo, President of the Republic of Guyana and Rene Preval President of the Republic of HaitiOther Distinguished Heads of Government of...

Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Hon. Bruce Golding, has challenged leaders to make the Conference of Heads of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), now underway in Montego Bay, the turning point for the region. He was speaking at the opening ceremony for the 31st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads, at the Half Moon Hotel on...

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Hon. Bruce Golding, has reaffirmed the region's commitment to the rebuilding of Haiti, which he says is now CARICOM's "most urgent priority". Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Hon. Bruce Golding (left), shakes hands with President of Haiti, His Excellency Rene Preval, at...