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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 Cockpit Country. Mr. Vaz made the disclosure during his Sectoral Presentation in the House of … Continued
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 was disclosed by Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, … Continued
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 of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz during his contribution to the 2016/17 … Continued
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 of productivity among Jamaicans. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, said focus … Continued
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 and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, made the disclosure during her contribution to the Sectoral … Continued
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 necessary. This is according to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, who … Continued
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 Labour and Social Security, for entrepreneurial assistance to 815 persons. This was revealed by Portfolio … Continued
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 and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2016/17 … Continued
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 System (LMIS) to advertise all job vacancies in the public sector. “When all public bodies … Continued
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 order to help grow the economy. Mrs. Williams, who was making her contribution to the … Continued
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 pension scheme in the public sector, is to come before Parliament. Making her contribution to … Continued
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 of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Making his contribution to the 2016/17 … Continued
Construction of two new fire stations is slated to begin this fiscal year, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Making his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 22, … Continued
A modern $40 million market is to be constructed in Port Maria, St. Mary, this financial year. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in … Continued
The Government is putting in systems to improve accountability in the Parish Councils and to enhance service delivery. Already, a Land Divestment Committee is in place to ensure that the sale and lease of lands held by the local authorities … Continued
The Government will be advertising requests for proposals (RFPs) for the supply of an additional 100 megawatts of renewable energy during the course of the year. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, made the announcement … Continued
Jamaicans will soon have free access to essential online government services, says Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley. He said the development comes out of discussions with the major service providers. “They have assured me that … Continued
Twenty-five communities in Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Catherine, and St. James are to benefit from a $1.25-billion project to improve electricity supply in these areas. The project is part of the Street Lighting, Installations, Loss Reduction and Community Renewal … Continued
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites. Making his contribution to the … Continued
The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, along with its partners, will officially launch the Government of Jamaica Open Data Portal on Friday, June 24. This was announced by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, during his contribution to … Continued