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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Government is working to address and implement the recommendations made in the recent West Kingston Commission of Enquiry (WKCOE) Report. Making his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House … Continued
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 … Continued
Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says the Government will be making “radical changes” in a bid to curb the country’s murder rate. “To successfully tackle the murder problem, some of the fundamental rights and freedoms which we have guaranteed … Continued
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says potential investors have been identified for the development of near-port lands for logistics operations. He said that the business interests in the areas … Continued
Some 38 rural water projects are to be undertaken this financial year as part of plans to improve the provision of adequate reliable supplies of potable water to communities. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of … Continued
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government intends to reduce non-revenue water from 65 per cent to 30 per cent over the next three years. Dr. Chang said … Continued
A levy of US$0.50 has been imposed on each pound of conch exported during the 2016 conch season. This is a reduction from the US$0.75 imposed on each pound of conch exported during the 2015 season. The House of Representatives, … Continued
The Government will be accelerating the 10-year strategic plan to enhance the country’s public health system. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, explained that the general objective of this plan is to strengthen the strategic development planning process … Continued
The Government’s Public Employees Pension Administration System (PEPAS) is expected to be implemented by April 1, 2017. State Minister for Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in … Continued
Work to develop the Finance and Public Service Ministry’s Strategic Human Resource Management Division (SHRMD) is on course for completion in November. State Minister, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says the unit’s top tier has been finalised, with work well under way … Continued
The Government will be launching a ‘Jamaica Moves’ (#JaMoves) National campaign as part of measures to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension and cancers. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the campaign is “an aggressive … Continued
Thirty staff members at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security will receive training next month, to effectively mediate industrial disputes between employers and workers. The training will be offered through collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO). The disclosure … Continued
A total of 594 public-sector workers benefited from $50,239,389 in education grants over the period April 2015 to March 2016. Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, made the disclosure during his … Continued
The National Occupational Safety and Health policy, as well as the Public Sector Occupational Safety and Health policy, are to be completed this financial year. This was revealed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, while making … Continued
The Ministry of Health has set up a committee to develop plans for the establishment of a National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme for the country. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during his contribution to … Continued
The Government is putting measures in place to reduce the waiting time of patients at the nation’s public health facilities. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, announced June 29, that a $350-million project will be piloted at eight … Continued
The Government has increased the allocation for social protection programmes to $29 billion for the 2016/17 fiscal year, which is $2 billion more than the previous period. Of this amount, $6.5 billion is for the provision of safety net initiatives … Continued
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says work is ongoing to modernise the operations of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) in order to enhance its viability, efficiency and service delivery. She was making her contribution to the … Continued
An agreement in principle has been reached with Sandals Resorts International (SRI) to facilitate the reopening of the Dragon Bay Hotel in Portland. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the … Continued
The Government plans to establish downtown Kingston as a tourist destination. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during his Sectoral Presentation in the House of Representatives, on June … Continued