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More than 10-thousand exhibitors from 188 countries gathered in Berlin from March 6 – 10, to present their products and services at the world’s largest tourism convention - ITB Berlin.Some 1–hundred ministers of tourism and state secretaries from around the world were also in attendance – among them, Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. Wykeham McNeil. He was on hand to...

This week in House Matters, Government seeks to improve efficiencies in the transport sector and China Harbour Engineering Company investing in the Logistics Hub initiative.

In this week’s edition of House Matters, Government stresses the importance of the IMF agreement and Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller announces plans for the establishment of a Cultural and Creative Industries Commission.

Natural shorelines are the undeveloped fringe areas along the edge of a water body. They connect the shallow aquatic portion of the water body with adjacent upland. These areas provide important environmental functions, such as regulating water quality, including temperature, clarity, nutrients, and contaminants. Additionally, they sustain critical habitat for a variety of organisms, such as invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles,...

This week in House Matters, Government outlines its plans to fade out the shift system in the education sector.

NHT Best Schemes Competition launched, 50 percent reduction in murders in St. James in last quarter of 2012, scores benefit from NLA road show seroes. The details after this.

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday approved the withdrawal of 94.3 billion dollars from the Consolidated Fund, to allow the Government to carry-on its business from April 1 to July 31, 2013.

This week in House Matters, Government introduces tax collection Amendment Act 2013 and Senate gives approval for spikes to be installed on toll road off ramps.

This week in House Matters, Bills to combat the illicit lottery scam and facilitate NHT budgetary support passed in Parliament.

Government committed to free health care policy at the primary level, Education Ministry endorses music in schools programme and schools urged to use Jamaica Day to spur interest in culture.

In this week’s edition of House Matters, Government tables Bill to facilitate the withdrawal of money from the NHT. We give you the details and more after the break.

World Bank supports Government’s global logistics hub initiative, White Paper on National Sports Policy to be tabled and thousands in St. Thomas and Portland to benefit from upgraded health center.