More

The United States Government has committed a total of 70 million US dollars to boost education, training and employment programmes for young people throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Jamaica’s performance under the current Extended Fund Facility with the International Monetary Fund, IMF, was among several issues discussed on Thursday, as Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller held bilateral talks with US President, Barack Obama.

President Obama optimistic about process to re-establish US/Cuba diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller Leads Jamaica’s Delegation to the Summit of the Americas and NWA Goes after Motorist to Fix Barnett Bridge.

US/Jamaica relations remain strong, Jamaicans to benefit from the President’s Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative and CARICOM Heads welcome bilateral discussions with the US.

US pledges 70 million US dollars to boost education and training in Latin America and the Caribbean, Jamaica and US committed to strengthening cooperation and Caribbean Energy Security Initiative expected to transform the region’s electricity sector.

Energy Ministry signs letter of intent with United States Department of Energy; Kingston Container Terminal privatization to yield improved infrastructure; and jurisdiction of the petty sessions court to be expanded.

JUTC Makes Major Adjustments in Service as a result of visit of US President, Kingston to become world leading Port and JSIF and JBI Sign MOU for hi-tech Greenhouse Project.

Further adjustments to road closure schedule for US President’s visit, New Kingston Business District to return to return to normalcy by midday Thursday April 9 and  Tourism Minister says the industry is to increase its market share.

United States, President Barrack Obama expected to commend Jamaica’s economic performance under IMF agreement, US/CARICOM to deepen ties and persons in North East St. Ann as well as Western and Central St. Mary accessing improved water supply.

Jamaicans urged to pay greater attention to health and wellness, Government strengthening the enforcement of environmental laws and several activities planned for Tourist Board’s 60th anniversary celebrations.

News Recap March 30 To April 3

News Recap Mar 30 To April 3