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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is greeted by Research Fellow, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, Germany and Project Director at the Solar Radiation Management Governance Initiative (SRMGI), Mr. Andy Parker (right), at a workshop at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, on July 7. The workshop was held to facilitate discussion on a solar radiation management (SRM) theory to reduce global warming. Also pictured are (from left) President of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica, Professor Tara Dasgupta; Senior Advisor on Energy in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Mr. Dwight Lewis; and Dean in the UWI Faculty of Science and Technology, Professor Ishenkumba Kahwa. The workshop was hosted by the UWI, in collaboration with SRMGI; the Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica; and Build Better Jamaica.

Workshop on Scientific Mechanism to Reduce Radiation

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, hosted a workshop on July 7, to introduce a scientific mechanism of reducing global solar radiation to local and regional scientists. The workshop was held in collaboration with the Caribbean Academy of Sciences,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Derrick Smith, speaking to members of the Tivoli Gardens Police Youth Club who toured Jamaica House on July 7.

Tivoli Gardens Police Youth Club Members Encouraged to Excel

Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. C. Everald Warmington, MP, makes his contribution to the 2016/2017 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 06, 2016. (File)

Project Hope to Assist Poor and Vulnerable

Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. C. Everald Warmington, MP, makes his contribution to the 2016/2017 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 06, 2016

New Technology to Repair Roads

Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. C. Everald Warmington, MP, makes his contribution to the 2016/2017 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 06, 2016. (File)

Gov’t Looking to Raise Ceiling for Non-Tender Contracts

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10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Major Upgrading of Mandela Highway

The Government is to commence the process of transforming the Mandela Highway into a more efficient carriageway. Details of the improvements were announced by State Minister for Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, during his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 6. The State Minister informed that there is a budget...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (FILE).

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Moving Ahead with Privatisation of NWC

The Government is moving ahead with plans to privatise the National Water Commission (NWC). Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said a 36-month timeline has been set for the agency to be placed on the stock market. He was speaking at a press conference at the Ministry offices at The...

President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett. (FILE)

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

NWC Responding to Leaks Much Faster

President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett, says the agency has made significant improvements in its response to leaks and other infrastructural damages. Mr. Barnett, speaking at a press conference at the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation on July 6, said the NWC is now responding to reports of leaks and reinstating the infrastructure in a...

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness (right), addresses the press, following the closing of the 37th regular meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Georgetown, Guyana, on July 6. Looking on are (from left) Director of Communications at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Robert Morgan; and Permanent Secretary, at the OPM, Elaine Foster Allen.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTO: PM Hosts Press Conference in Guyana Following CARICOM Meeting

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness (right), addresses the press, following the closing of the 37th regular meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Georgetown, Guyana, on July 6. Looking on are (from left) Director of Communications at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Robert Morgan; and Permanent Secretary, at the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), addresses a post-Sectoral Debate press conference on July 6 at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Also at the head table are (from left) President of the National Water Commission, Mr. Mark Barnett; and Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Audrey Sewell.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Housing Solutions for Persons with Special Needs

The Government is looking to develop suitable housing solutions for persons with special needs. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking at a press conference at the Ministry’s offices on July 6, said an appropriate number of houses for disabled persons must be included in housing developments. “There are many people...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), makes a presentation at a post-Sectoral Debate press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on July 6. At right is Head of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley.

10 years ago HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

Government to Restructure HAJ

The Government is to restructure the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) as it relates to governance, as well as the overall direction of the organisation. Minister with responsibility for Water and Housing in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing a post-Sectoral Debate press conference yesterday (July 6) at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, said...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (FILE).

10 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSectoral Debate 2016/2017

Government to Address Sewage Treatment in Downtown Kingston

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says there is need for adequate sewage treatment in downtown Kingston. Making his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 5, the Minister emphasised that the sewage collection system in downtown Kingston is not only critical, but essential...