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Joseph Boutique

Joseph Boutique

The Ministry of Transport and Mining has corrected recent issues with the newly launched vehicle management system. Director of public relations and communication in the ministry of transport and mining Vando Palmer says the new pilot vehicle management system was presenting problems a day after it was launched on January 11

Prime Minister Andrew Holness recently outlined several steps to be taken to shape the public service into the desired vision. We outline several of these on today’s edition of going for growth.

We provide some tips to help you make smart decisions with your first pay cheque on today’s programme.

During the 2016 calendar year, the portfolios of Industry and Commerce and Agriculture and Fisheries were combined signaling the consolidation of their relationship in attaining economic growth and job creation

The Ministry of Justice made significant strides in improving the judicial system through the rehabilitation of court houses, provision of equipment, training of critical stakeholders, and passing crucial pieces of legislation during the calendar year 2016.

Improving safety and security was paramount for the Ministry of National Security in the year that was.

Managing Damaged relationships

CARICOM Review Commission launched, Immigration issues between Jamaica and the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago addressed and Jamaicans appointed to key diplomatic positions. These are just some of the highlights for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade during the year 2016.

2016 saw the Health ministry continuing to deliver on its mandate of providing quality health care for Jamaicans

In 2016 the primary objectives pursued by the Government in the finance portfolio were increased macro-economic stability, a sustainable debt reduction trajectory, and an enhanced investor and business climate for attracting new investments.