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5th Biennial Jamaican Diaspora Conference

March 22, 2013 · Comments (0) · Categories: ,

The Government of Jamaica will be hosting its fifth Biennial Jamaican Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay 16th -19th June. This years' theme is "A Nation on a Mission:Jamaica Diaspora Partnership for Development." The Conference will place special emphasis on Trade and Investment and will also seek to build on the legacy elements of Jamaica's 50th year as an independent nation. This year's Conference will also strengthen the Diaspora's social investments and contribution to Health and Education.

Thank you-Hurricane Sandy Appeal

January 7, 2013 · Comments (0) · Categories: ,

The Jamaican High Commissioner, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet-Assamba takes this opportunity to express sincere and heartfelt appreciation to all those who have supported the appeal for contributions to the Special Relief Fund established by the High Commission in the aftermath of the passage of Hurricane Sandy. To date, donations totalling approximately £3,702 have been received for transmission to the relevant authorities in Jamaica. The Fund remains open so further contributions are welcome. Thank you. All the best for the New Year.

Privatisation of the Management of Beachfront properties owned by UDC

December 10, 2012 · Comments (0) · Categories:

The Development Bank of Jamaica is managing the privatisation of four beachfront properties owned by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC). They are Fort Clarence Beach in St. Catherine, Bluefields Beach in Westmoreland, Long Bay Beach 1 and 2 in Hanover/Westmoreland. Interested Persons are required to submit formal Expressions of Interest directly to Price Waterhouse Coopers. Interested investors will be asked to participate in a prequalification process and a public tender bidding process. Attached are copies of the Preliminary Information Guide document and the advertisement for information.

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Public Education Campaign to Boost Productivity

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:43:59 GMT

A public education campaign, aimed at sensitizing Jamaicans about the importance of productivity to national development, is among measures to be undertaken by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, as it seeks to boost the levels of output in the public and private sectors. According to portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick
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MP Calls for More Teaching Hospitals

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:42:03 GMT

Member of Parliament for North West St. Ann, Dr. Dayton Campbell, has recommended that the Government increase the number of teaching hospitals across the island. This, he said, is critical, as the country aims to attain first world health status and provide holistic care for nationals. “Hospitals (that can) be targeted include
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Portmore Municipal Council Refurbishes Home of Disabled Resident

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:33:22 GMT

Residents of the community of Newland in Portmore, St. Catherine, came out in their numbers on Labour Day, May 23
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Franklin Town Residents Spruce Up Primary School

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:25:18 GMT

The Franklin Town Primary School, Kingston, was on Thursday, May 23, given a much needed facelift
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Students Sit Exam While School Gets Facelift

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:16:16 GMT

While students of the St. Andrew High School for Girls were sitting their Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) in Economics on Labour Day
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