Saturday Recap
Prime Minister Expresses Condolence on Nelson Mandela
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has expressed condolences on behalf of the Jamaican people for the passing of global humanitarian icon Nelson Mandela
The Renewable Energy and Efficiency Programme
Jamaica’s national training body, the HEART Trust, is positioning itself to generate the employees that will staff this industry with the introduction of its Renewable Energy and Efficiency Programme (REET).
Prime Minister Expresses Condolences at News of Nelson Mandela Passing
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller expresses condolences on the passing of former South African President, Nelson Mandela, Cabinet begins early preparations for 2014/15 budget and RADA stages open day as part of Eat Jamaican Campaign
Winter Season & Caribbean Travel Marketplace
Jamaica is on course for a strong winter season with bookings for the period pacing well ahead of last year.
And the planned staging of the Caribbean Travel Marketplace
Jamaica Civil Service Association’s Outreach Project
The 2013 Civil Service Week Steering Committee recently handed over gifts of books, clothing, personal care products, and toys to the residents of the Jamaica National Children’s Home in St. Andrew.
NELSON MANDELA
Nelson Mandela – the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, Politician, President.
Logistics Hub Essay Competition
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has launched a Logistics Hub Essay Competition.
E-Dashboard Tool
Persons wishing to access data on critical areas of the country’s development should find it easier to do so through the vision 2030 Jamaica online e-Dashboard of indicators.
Post Harvest + Tractor Service
The stage of crop production immediately following harvest is known as the Postharvest period.
It includes cooling, cleaning, sorting and packing.
Poet Laureate
Come January 2014, Jamaica will once again have a Poet Laureate, who will serve the country for a term of three years.
Security Ministry Launches “Unite for Change” Campaign
National Security Ministry launches “Unite for Change’ campaign, Government Signs $245M Contract for Phase II of Justice Square and HEART to assist with upgrade of school labs.
PIOJ Launches E-Dashboard Online Tool
PIOJ launches e-Dashboard online tool; Act passed to increase access to capital for businesses; and the Education Ministry congratulates HEART for winning the 2013 Observer Business Leader Award.
UDC Properties for Sale in St. Catherine
The Urban Development Corporation – UDC – has prime real estate for sale in the St. Catherine and savvy investors are being encouraged to capitalize on these prospects.
Primary School Volleyball League
Jamaica Volleyball Association’s plans to grow the sport through its National Primary School Volleyball Competition.
Santa Cruz Health Centre of Excellence
The Santa Cruz Health Centre of Excellence is now officially open to the public.
Bill for Easier Access for Business Loan Approved
A Bill aimed at facilitating easier access to loans for businesses was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Clearing Customs #4
Prime Minister Opens Newly Constructed Bridge in St. Andrew
Prime Minister opens newly constructed bridge in St. Andrew; Gov’t allocates 5 -hundred million dollars for island wide infrastructure and works programme and Office of the Children’s Advocate to provide legal representation for children in conflict with the law.