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Brian Wynter Takes Over as BOJ Governor on Monday

Former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter

Newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter, will assume office next Monday (November 23), instead of Tuesday, December 1, as was previously stated.

Cabinet Approves use of FSR Units for LNG Importation
Saturday, November 21, 2009

Cabinet has approved the use of Floating Storage and Regasification (FSR) units to facilitate the importation of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) for local use, as an alternative source of fuel.

Minister with responsibility for Informa...

UWI Law Student 2010 Rhodes Scholar
Saturday, November 21, 2009

Twenty-two year old University of the West Indies (UWI) student, Alecia Johns, is the 2010 recipient of the prestigious Rhodes scholarship.

Alecia John, who was named the 2010 Rhod...

130 Outstanding Students Recognised by Association of Principals
Friday, November 20, 2009

Some 130 students have been recognised for their outstanding performances in the 2009 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE).

Educator, Ms. Adelle Brown, presents a...

400 Delegates Expected in Island for 2-Day Eduvision Conference
Friday, November 20, 2009

Some 400 delegates from 16 countries are expected to converge in the island for two days next week for the fourth international Eduvision Conference and Exposition.

SDC Officers Urged to Assist Efforts to Develop Creative Industries
Friday, November 20, 2009

Community development officers are being urged to use their positions to draw attention to the need to develop the country's natural and creative industries in keeping with the Vision 2030 Development Plan.

Social Sector Specialist with the Planni...

Health and Sanitation Issues in North Gully and Canterbury to Receive Immediate Attention
Friday, November 20, 2009

Health and sanitation issues, particularly the improper disposal of garbage in the North Gully and Canterbury communities in Montego Bay, St. James, are to receive immediate attention from the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), in partnership with government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Charl...

Mount Alvernia Student Named Youth Mayor for Montego Bay
Friday, November 20, 2009

Fourteen-year old Mount Alvernia High School student, Kimberly Webb, is the new Youth Mayor for Montego Bay for the period 2009-2010.

Youth Mayor for Montego Bay, Kimberly We...

Mayor of Lucea Calls for More Public Fora to Engage Young People
Friday, November 20, 2009

Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Lloyd Hill, has pointed to the need for public fora and other forms of consultations, which will enable young people to voice their opinions on community matters.

2009 Youth Mayor for Lucea, Tina Renair ...

'Best of Jamaica House Live'...to Wrap Up Radio Series for 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009

Jamaica House Live will not be aired next Wednesday (Nov 25) but listeners can look forward to a special edition, 'The best of Jamaica House live', which will be aired during the month of December.

Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding

Shaw Suggests Mission to Rid Jamaica of Corruption
Friday, November 20, 2009

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, the Hon. Audley Shaw, says he sees no reason to take issue with the 2009 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) published recently by Transparency International, which suggested increased corruption in Jamaica.

Minister of Finance and the Public Servi...

Stern Returns to Ministry Of Industry, Investment and Commerce
Friday, November 20, 2009

Member of Parliament for North West Clarendon, Hon. Michael Stern, was officially reinstated as Minister of State for Industry, Investment and Commerce on Tuesday (November 17) at a brief ceremony at Kings House.

Minister of State for Industry, Investme...

State Wards to Benefit from GoGSAT's "Practice for Success" Project
Friday, November 20, 2009

Children in state care are among 10,000 students who are to benefit from the GoGSAT "Practice for Success" project.

Barbeque to Assist Cancer Patient, Pamela Castriota, Next Friday
Friday, November 20, 2009

A take-out barbeque will be held on Friday (November 27), at the Melbourne Cricket Club, Courtney Walsh Drive, Kingston, to raise funds for the Pamela Castriota Cancer Fund (PCCF).

Ministry of Health Gets Dialysis Machine from Rotary Club
Friday, November 20, 2009

Minster of Health, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, highlighted the importance of dialysis treatment in Jamaica, while accepting a new Haemodialysis machine from the Rotary Club of St. Andrew North, at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), on Thursday (November 19).

Minister of Health, Hon. Rudyard Spencer...

Gallimore Urges Public Sector to Change Service Delivery Process
Friday, November 20, 2009

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the Hon Andrew Gallimore, has called on public sector leaders to change the process of service delivery in Government entities.

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour...

Dr. Tufton Relaunches Upgraded Hope Bay Fishing Beach
Friday, November 20, 2009

Government's commitment to the sustainability of the island's fishing industry was underscored by Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, at the relaunch of the Hope Bay Fishing Beach in Portland, on Wednesday (November 18).

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, H...

Civil Servants of the Year Happy with Recognition
Friday, November 20, 2009

"An excellent way of giving service to your country," is how the recipient of the Civil Servant of the Year Award for 2009, Principal Director for Policy Co-ordination and Administration in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mrs. Judith Maloney, described working in the sector.

President of the GSB Co-operative Credit...

Cabinet Approves use of FSR Units for LNG Importation

UWI Law Student 2010 Rhodes Scholar

Brian Wynter Takes Over as BOJ Governor on Monday

Shaw Suggests Mission to Rid Jamaica of Corruption

Tanzanian President to Tour Agricultural Projects During State Visit to Jamaica-Nov 23-26

UK Launch Sets Stage for Week-Long Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival

Gov't Keeps Commitments Despite Recession

Lobby Against Britain's Airline Passenger Tax to Enter New Phase

Air Jamaica Doing Better

Usain Bolt Receives Vanguard Award

Documentary on Jamaica's First Musher Screened in Toronto

Jamaica's Tourism Scores Big at WTM in London

Jamaican Social Club in Toledo Pledges Continued Support

Washington-Based Charity to Donate Neonatal Equipment to Cornwall Regional Hospital

Health Sector to Save $300 Million from Cheaper Sourcing

Children's Advocate Promotes Conflict Resolution

Transformation Unit Wants Critical Data in 2 Weeks

Minister Samuda Highlights Initiatives to Attract Investors

Public Sector Workers Urged to Make Declarations by Dec. 31

More than 670 Civil Servants Receive Long Service Awards

Chronic Diseases Taking a Toll

Neighbourhood Watches to Help Transform Communities

Gov't Taking Every Care in Sensitive IMF Negotiations - Vaz

Agriculture Still Leading Growth Sector, Says PIOJ

Young People to Benefit from Jamalco's Small Business Loans

Huge Turnout for Seville's 500th Anniversary Open Day

Reading Will Ensure Success in School

Montague Urges Firefighters to Build Regional Partnerships

Montague Commends St. James Parish Council for Taking Care of the Homeless

Leading Educator Calls for Sustained Measures to Improve Literacy

Hampton Girls Hailed by Principal

Doctor's Cave Beach Hotel Hailed for 40 Years of Service

Jamalco Gives $2 Million Sanitary Facility to Manchester School

Local Gov't dept. Steps Up Support for St. Mary Parish Council

Last updated: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 3:42 PM EST

Events

Events Calendar Information
Date	Information
Nov. 16 - 20	Geographical Awareness Week
Nov. 20	Africa Industrialization Day
Nov. 20	Universal Children's Day
Nov. 21	World Television Day
Nov. 25	Eat Across Jamaica Day

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	MESSAGE FROM THE HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER FOR CIVIL SERVICE WEEK 2009
	NATIONAL HEROES DAY MESSAGE BY THE PRIME MINISTER THE HON. BRUCE GOLDING
	Jamaica: The Way Forward
	ADDRESS TO PARLIAMENT BY PRIME MINISTER OF JAMAICA HON. BRUCE GOLDING ON THE SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES
	ADDRESS BY PRIME MINISTER OF JAMAICA HON. BRUCE GOLDING TO PSOJ CHAIRMAN'S CLUB FORUM
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Ministers' Speeches

	ADDRESS BY HON RUDYARD SPENCER, OD, MP MINISTER OF HEALTH AT MID-TERM REVIEW OF 2007-2011 GoJ/UNICEF COUNTRY STRATEGY
	CIVIL SERVICE WEEK 2009 MESSAGE FROM MINISTER OF FINANCE AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE, HON. AUDLEY SHAW
	CIVIL SERVICE WEEK 2009 MESSAGE FROM MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE, SENATOR THE HON. ARTHUR WILLIAMS
	MESSAGE FROM MINISTER OF HEALTH, HON. RUDYARD SPENCER FOR WORLD DIABETES DAY/NATIONAL DIABETES WEEK NOVEMBER 14/NOVEMBER 8-14, 2009
	HON. MINISTER OF EDUCATION'S PARENT MONTH MESSAGE NOVEMBER 2009
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