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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), is in light conversation with Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Chairman, Russell Hadeed (right); and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP) Project Manager, Jody Grizzle, at the launch of the PCJ/Government of Jamaica Energy Champion Competition, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 13.

$230 Million Saved Under Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects

By: Chad Bryan, June 14, 2018

The Government has saved $230 million, to date, and reduced environmental emissions from the implementation of major programmes in energy efficiency, conservation and management. The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ)-implemented...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects the passing out parade at the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Recruit Intake 1801 graduation ceremony, held in Moneague, St. Ann, on June 9.

Security Minister Says Engaging Youth Critical to Crime Reduction

By: Garwin Davis, June 12, 2018

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Marcia Gilbert-Roberts (left); and Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of the United States in Jamaica, Eric Khant, signing copies of the Memorandum of Understanding or the Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership on Thursday (May 31) at the Ministry in New Kingston.

Jamaica and United States Sign MOU to Combat Child Trafficking

By: Ainsworth Morris, June 1, 2018

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GREEN PAPER – National Policy for Senior Citizens

The programmes and initiatives for the senior citizen have been governed by the landmark National Policy for Senior Citizens (1997), which is administered through the National Council for Senior Citizens...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives today (May 8).

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Gov’t Tackles Bullying

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will be launching an anti-bullying campaign this month. Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green,...

By: Garfield L. Angus, May 10, 2018

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Tourism Revenue Grew By 12.1 Per Cent in 2017

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says revenue from the tourism sector grew by 12.1 per cent in 2017, delivering $62.2 billion to the local economy. Mr. Bartlett, who was...

By: Garfield Angus, May 9, 2018

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (third left), examine solar lanterns that were handed over to seven constituencies at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on April 30. Also examining the lanterns (from left) are Zavia Walker, Kathleen Grant, Jean Dallas, Sandra LaTouche and Samuel Williams, representing the various constituencies.

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Seven Kingston and St. Andrew Constituencies to Receive Solar Lanterns

Seven constituencies in Kingston and St. Andrew are to benefit from a pilot programme that will result in solar lanterns being distributed to replace opens flames used as sources of...

By: Chad Bryan, May 1, 2018

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister/Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell (left), shows Senior Consultant and Manager of Acclimatise LAC Limited, Olivia Palin (right), where to sign on contract for ‘The Process for the Development of the National Spatial Plan’ in the Banquet Hall of Jamaica House on Tuesday (April 17). Witnessing the signing are (from left, standing): Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Lieutenant Colonel Oral Khan; Jamaica Country Representative and General Manager, Inter-American Development Bank, Therese Turner-Jones; Project Manager, The Adaptation Programme and Financing Mechanism for the Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience Jamaica, Dr. Winsome Townsend; and Senator Aubyn Hill.

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National Spatial Plan to Be Developed

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation has launched ‘The Process for the Development of the National Spatial Plan’ and signed a contract with Acclimatise Group Limited to draft...

By: Ainsworth Morris, April 18, 2018

General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones (second right), addresses public forum at the University of the West Indies (UWI), staged by its Department of Economics and the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) on April 12. Listening (from right) are Head, Department of Economics, UWI, Professor David Tennant (right); Director General, PIOJ, Dr. Wayne Henry; and Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, UWI, Professor Claremont Kirton.

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IDB Official Wants to See More Investment in Robotics Technology

General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones, says more economic growth can be achieved if members of the private sector invest more in robotics technology for...

By: Ainsworth Morris, April 15, 2018

Principal Director of the Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Division, Office of the Cabinet, Wayne Robertson, shakes hands with Medical Officer (health) for the St. Elizabeth Health Department (left), Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, after handing over $2 million worth of medical equipment to enhance services at the Santa Cruz Health Centre of Excellence. The handover ceremony was held on April 10 at the health centre in St. Elizabeth.

7 years ago Health & WellnessVision 2030

Santa Cruz Health Centre of Excellence Gets $2 Million Worth of Equipment

The Government has provided $2 million worth of medical equipment to the Santa Cruz Health Centre of Excellence in St. Elizabeth, which will enhance healthcare services to citizens served by...

By: Tashion Hewitt Stennett, April 13, 2018

Members of the clergy who participated in a JIS Think Tank at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office on March 20 (from left), Reverend Glendon Powell of the Open Bible Church of Unity Hall and Flanker; Reverend Mary Wildish, founder of Trumpet Call Ministries; Reverend Marc Mullings, Pastor of the Emmanuel Chapel, Mount Salem, St. James; and Teverly Grant of Trumpet Call Ministries.

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Churches’ Role in Uniting the Nation Underscored

Pastor of the Emmanuel Chapel in Mount Salem, St. James, Reverend Marc Mullings, says churches islandwide must partner to fulfil their role in realising sustainable development under the country’s National...

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GREEN PAPER – National Policy for Senior Citizens

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Tourism Revenue Grew By 12.1 Per Cent in 2017

Seven Kingston and St. Andrew Constituencies to Receive Solar Lanterns

National Spatial Plan to Be Developed

IDB Official Wants to See More Investment in Robotics Technology

Santa Cruz Health Centre of Excellence Gets $2 Million Worth of Equipment

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