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Prime Minister Andrew Holness during the Ninth Meeting of the Prime Ministerial Sub Committee on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME)

Renewed Drive to Tackle CSME Issues

Under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Andrew Holness, there has been renewed impetus by CARICOM Countries to tackle critical issues confronting the regional body. Yesterday, at the Ninth Meeting of the Prime Ministerial Sub Committee on the CARICOM Single Market...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (left), is given a certificate of appreciation after he made a presentation on the Vernamfield development project at a Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston meeting held at Hotel Four Seasons in Kingston on Wednesday (September 5). Making the presentation is Past President of the Club, Richard Priestley (right), while observing is current President of the Club, Robert Scott.

Development of Vernamfield Begins in October

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry (left), addresses journalists during Wednesday’s (August 16) quarterly media briefing at the PIOJ’s head office in New Kingston. Also pictured is Economic Development Specialist in the PIOJ’s Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Travis Reid.

April to June Quarter Records Growth of 1.8%

Project Coordinator with the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Charlton McFarlane, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

National Civil Registry at RGD to be Upgraded

Programme Director of the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on July 24.

Financial Institutions Look Forward To Implementation of NIDS

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Holness Suspends No-Sleeveless Policy

As promised, the Government has reviewed the longstanding practice of prohibiting women wearing sleeveless attire, from entry into government buildings. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has formally given instructions for the suspension of the no-sleeveless policy and instructed a full review of government dress code practices. It has been found, that while the practice exists to prohibit persons who wear sleeveless...

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

No Trade Off Between Speed and Process – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has stressed that there must be a speedier process of bureaucracy in Jamaica in keeping with Government policies and procedures. Speaking at the official opening of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Head office in Jamaica yesterday (August 9), Prime Minister Holness said while the country grapples with the notion that the process of service must take...

Chief Technical Director, Office of the Prime Minister, Jacqueline Lynch-Stewart, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Public Input Invited on NIDS Regulations

Public comment will be invited on the regulations being developed for the National Identification and Registration Act, which was passed in Parliament last November. “The regulations will go on the National Identification System (NIDS) project website for the public and media to provide feedback. It will then be finalised for submission to Parliament,” explained Chief Technical Director in the Office...

Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Winston Watson. (File)

8 years ago EnergyOffice of the Prime Minister

Increase in Gas Prices Driven by External Forces

The state-owned oil refinery Petrojam is seeking to reassure Jamaicans that the increase in fuel prices is unrelated to matters in Jamaica. Petrojam says, the local prices are based on the price for which the commodity is purchased on the international market. The prices are adjusted weekly. The management of Petrojam says petrol prices have largely remained stable since the...

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

No Interim Chair of SMA Board – All Boards at Ministry of Science and Technology Summoned

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) wishes to make clear that there has been no determination as to the leadership of the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) Board. The Government is currently in a process of review of all Boards of the Ministry of Science and Technology. In this regard, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has summoned all Boards which report...

Minister without Portfolio in the the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Wheatley Steps Away from Portfolio

Minister of Science and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley today submitted a letter to Prime Minister Andrew Holness advising the Prime Minister that he will immediately step away from his portfolio.

Programme Director for the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon (right), gives an update on the system at a recent JIS Think Tank. At left is Chief Technical Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jacqueline Lynch Stewart.

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Consent Required to Verify Identity under NIDS

Under the National Identification System (NIDS), persons will have to give consent for their identity to be verified by the system when conducting business. Programme Director of NIDS, Warren Vernon, said that adults will be required to provide consent for minors. He informed that notification will be given through an online portal when personal information is verified. “Everything will be...