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The ability of stakeholders in the agricultural and fisheries sectors to respond effectively to the onset and impact of natural disasters is expected to be significantly strengthened, when a special Belgian Government-funded project concludes in August...
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Last week, I visited Washington D.C. where I had discussions with the staff of the International Monetary Fund and with the Inter-American Development Bank, covering Jamaica’s macroeconomic programme.
The objective of the visit was to present...
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The Ministry of National Security is currently updating the traffic ticket amnesty website, to include information on the date and place of issue for all tickets. It is expected that the website will be back online within the next two weeks.
This w...
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Education Minister, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites, has pledged to identify funds for the establishment of a special diagnostic centre at the Sam Sharpe Teacher's College in St. James.
The facility, he said, complemented by a special education u...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the Ministry is committed to eliminating all stigma and discrimination associated with the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH).
“Many times we ...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and its leadership continues to enjoy the full confidence of the government, especially in the face of recent negative criticisms of its actions during operations i...
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Today, in commemorating the life and work of His Excellency, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, patriot, humanitarian and one of the most inspirational leaders of our time, I am pleased that Jamaica will recognize his exceptional legacy by committing 67 minute...
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Salutations
Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honour as I rise to make my contribution to the Sectoral Debate, which will be my first presentation in this Honourable House. Firstly, let me express my gratitude to the Most Honourable Prime Minister for d...
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As part of activities to celebrate the country's 50th Anniversary of Independence, organisers in Trelawny will be staging a road race on July 29, from Salt Marsh to Falmouth, with proceeds from the event to be used to establish an Education Fund fo...
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The Court Management Services (CMS) has extended its offerings with the official launch of its website, which will allow users to become more informed about the role and functions of the entity.
The website, www.cms.gov.jm boasts a user-friendly ca...
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Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of Area one, Devon Watkis and his team are working to put a significant dent in criminal activities within the division through the dismantling of gangs and organised crimes.
The cop, who was been in...
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INTRODUCTION…
Our systems of national security, policing, law enforcement and justice are facing a range of rapidly evolving challenges. Criminals are using modern cyber-technology and psychological tactics.
They are becoming increasingl...
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Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites, says there is need for the engagement of the Church in the education process, as it did in times past.
Addressing the 53rd Annual Conference of the Association of Methodist Men’s Fellowshi...
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The Public Service Commission has announced the appointments of Mrs. Nicole Foster-Pusey as Solicitor General in the Attorney General’s Chambers; and Mrs. Deirdre A. P. English-Gosse as Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Keeper of the Records in ...
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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has expressed admiration and pleasure at the election of South Africa's Minster of Internal Affairs, Mrs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, as the Chairman of the African Union.
The Prime Minister described Mrs Dlamini...
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When school re-opens in September 2012, some 4,800 new students will join the Alternative Secondary Transitional Education Programme (ASTEP).
They will be the second batch of students to benefit from the intervention programme, which began last yea...
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Chairman of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Advisory Board, Eugene Ffolkes, says Jamaica must begin to strategically position itself to take full advantage of the lucrative global creative industry.
“Jamaica has long been a ho...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has pledged to do "all that is necessary" to ensure the completion of the final phase of the long-awaited Patent and Design Act, in the shortest possible timeframe.
He sa...
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The Government of Jamaica is taking steps to protect Reggae and all other aspects of the country’s national heritage through available intellectual property strategies and mechanisms, said Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Antho...
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The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is appealing for more Jamaicans to get onboard its Plastic Container Separation Project.
The project, which was launched as a pilot in May in the Corporate Area communities of Havendale, Whitfie...