Closing Sectoral Presentation 2018/2019 by the Hon. Audley Shaw
Mr. Speaker, my task and my honour, today, is to close the Sectoral Debate for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. I think we will agree that the …
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AG’S Department Continues to Provide Crucial Legal Advice
The Attorney General’s Department was instrumental in facilitating several crucial domestic laws and international negotiations last year, through the provision of legal advice. Attorney General, …
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Attorney General’s Sectoral Presentation 2018/19
Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for another opportunity to address this Honourable House, in the Sectoral Debates. . I give thanks, firstly, to the Almighty, …
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$26 Million to Assist Creative Persons
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has announced the establishment of the Jamaica Creative 100 programme, with funding of $26 million. …
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2018/19 Sectoral Presentation by Hon. Olivia Grange
The theme of my presentation From Branded to Branding for Sustainable Prosperity: Brand Jamaica on the Rise is born out of one of the most …
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Airports Authority Coordinating Development of Vernamfield Aerodrome
The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) is coordinating activities for the development of the Vernamfield aerodrome in Clarendon. The entity is ready to begin fencing …
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JSIF to Continue Programme of Community Intervention
For the financial year 2018/2019, the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) will continue its programme of community intervention, supported by overseas loans and grant funding. …
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Labour Ministry Strengthening Capacity to Assist Jobseekers
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be strengthening its capacity to assist jobseekers, employers and the general public to secure employment and access …
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JIS Acquiring Cutting-Edge ICT Equipment
The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is to secure cutting-edge information and communications technology (ICT) systems and equipment to enhance its performance in the delivery of …
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IDT Western Division to Become Operational Durng 2018/19 Fiscal Year
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the Industrial Disputes Tribunal’s (IDT) Western Division will become operational by the end of the …
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OSHA Top Priority for New Legislative Year
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says passage of the proposed Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) will be a top priority for …
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Labour Ministry to Step up Productivity Thrust
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is stepping up measures to improve workplace productivity. “Increase in productivity is necessary for sustainable economic development, competitiveness, …
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$8.4 Billion for PATH This Fiscal Year
A sum of $8.4 billion has been budgeted in the 2018/19 fiscal year to be spent on the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education …
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Gov’t Will Continue to Equip JCF with Crime-Fighting Technology
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Ministry will continue to enhance the technological capabilities of the police. He said plans are …
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Significant Reduction in Crime in St. James, West Kingston and St. Catherine
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is reporting that the operational activities associated with the enhanced security measures in sections of St. James, …
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St. James to Benefit from Integrated Social Intervention Strategy
Residents of St. James are to be the first beneficiaries of an Integrated Social Intervention Strategy and Action Plan, as part of the Government’s crime-prevention …
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Advanced Training for Police Officers
The Ministry of National Security is in talks with the Moneague College towards establishing a faculty for the advanced training of police officers. Portfolio Minister, …
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Security Minister Says Work in Progress to Reform JCF
The Government will be moving with deliberate effort to advance reform of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate …
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Merger of Two Police Divisions to Form Public Safety and Traffic Management Branch
The Traffic and Highway Patrol Division and the Motorised Patrol Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be merged to form a new entity …
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Protocol to be Established for Treatment of Injured Police Personnel
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security has been charged to work along with the Ministry of Health and the University Hospital of …
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