$350-Million Project to Reduce Waiting Time at Public Health Facilities
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 …
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Gov’t Allocates $29 Billion for Social Protection
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 …
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Work Continues to Improve National Insurance Scheme
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 …
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Agreement in Principle Reached to Reopen Dragon Bay Hotel
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 …
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Downtown Kingston to be Established as a Tourist Destination
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 …
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Sectoral Presentation by the Hon. Daryl Vaz, MP
Building a Foundation for Growth and Prosperity Sectoral Contribution by Honourable Daryl Vaz, MP Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation …
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Gov’t to Define Cockpit Boundary
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz says the Government intends to delineate the boundary of the …
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Sectoral Presentation by Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton
Sectoral Presentation 2016/2017 by Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton Mr. Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to speak on my assigned portfolio …
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Three New BPOs Approved Since May
Applications for three new Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies have been approved since May 2016, and cumulatively will provide employment for approximately 12,000 persons. This …
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Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) Receives Over 200 Applications from Investors
The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has received over 200 applications from interested investors to date. This was disclosed by Minister without portfolio in the Ministry …
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Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) Intensifies Productivity Drive
The Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) will be undertaking a number of initiatives this fiscal year as it steps up its drive to build a culture …
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Employment Agencies Act Being Reviewed
The Employment Agencies Regulation Act is being reviewed to ensure that it remains relevant and takes into account new job recruitment practices. Minister of Labour …
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NIF Board to Undertake Review of Projects
The new Board of the National Insurance Fund (NIF) will be undertaking a review of all existing projects, with a view to repositioning initiatives where …
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$57.5 Million Allocated for Steps to Work and SIP Projects
A sum of $57.5 million will be provided this financial year through the Steps to Work and Social Intervention Programme (SIP) of the Ministry of …
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15,000 Jamaicans Employed in Overseas Programme
During the 2015/2016 Fiscal Year, approximately 15,000 Jamaicans were employed in the United States (US) and Canada, under the Overseas Employment Programme. Minister of Labour …
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Labour Minister Proposes Compulsory Use of LMIS
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, is to make a submission to Cabinet for the mandatory use of the Labour Market Information …
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Banks Urged to Increase Private-Sector Credit
State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on banks to increase credit to the private sector in …
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Pension Legislation for Parliament
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Pensions (Public Service) Act to establish a contributory …
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Sectoral Presentation by Hon. Desmond McKenzie
CONTRIBUTION TO THE SECTORAL DEBATE 2016-2017 By Hon. Desmond Anthony Augustus McKenzie Minister of Local Government & Community Development June 22, 2016 Mr. Speaker, let …
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Forensic Audit at NSWMA
The Board of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is now carrying out a forensic audit of the agency. This was requested by Minister …
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