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HEART/NSTA Trust Set to Revolutionise Operations

Acting Senior Director for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Henry Gray, says the entity is set to revolutionise its operations, foster efficiency and significantly reduce costs. Dr. Gray informed JIS News that with the ‘Digital...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a career and social services fair, hosted by Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), at Palmers Cross Primary and Junior High School in the constituency on Wednesday (November 20).

Every Jamaican Must Play a Part in Addressing School Violence – Minister Morris Dixon

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

Agriculture Minister Highlights Significant Role of Cattle Industry in Food Security

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (fifth left), interacts with Filippe Folkes and his daughter, Janani, as other stakeholders look on, during the unveiling of the Daddy Day Care Series during Tuesday’s (November 19) International Men’s Day Forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. A wide cross section of men and boys attended the event, observed under the international theme: ‘Men’s Health Champions’, and the local theme: ‘Aspire to Inspire: Healthy Men, Healthy Families’. The Daddy Day Care Series is being undertaken in partnership with the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation and Professional Football Jamaica Limited.

Gender Ministry to Roll Out Empowerment Sessions for Men

Chief Executive Officer, Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Vivion Scully (right), and Project Director, Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project, World University Service of Canada, Doug Graham, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a sweet potato planting nursery and to conduct research aimed at strengthening the island’s root crop production, at the AIC in Kingston on Tuesday (November 19).

PHOTOS: Signing of MOU for Sweet Potato Nursery

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the launch of the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project, at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (November 20).

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Government Launches SPIRO Project to Strengthen Social Protection Programmes

The Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, launched the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project on Wednesday (November 20). The six-year initiative aims to strengthen Jamaica’s social protection programmes and systems to improve the population’s resilience, and increase labour market and social protection opportunities. It will be executed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security,...

General Manager of the Coconut Industry Board, Shaun Cameron.

1 year ago Agriculture

CIB Invites Jamaicans to Coconut Plant Sale December 6

The Coconut Industry Board (CIB) is inviting the general public to its plant sale on Friday, December 6. General Manager, Shaun Cameron, told JIS News that the sale aims to attract small and casual farmers who are interested in getting coconut plants at reduced prices. “As you know, one of our responsibilities is to help grow the coconut sector, and...

Deputy Managing Director for Corporate Support at the HEART/NSTA Trust, William Malabver, discusses the five pillars that will guide the entity’s digital transformation strategy, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (November 20).

1 year ago DevelopmentSkillsTechnology

HEART/NSTA Trust’s Digital Transformation Strategy to Be Guided by Five Pillars

The HEART/NSTA Trust’s ‘Digital First’ transformational strategy, which aims to enhance customer satisfaction and drive organisational efficiency, will be guided by five pillars. In his presentation during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (November 20), the Trust’s Deputy Managing Director for Corporate Support, William Malabver, said the pillars that “will support the digital transformation are our front...

His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway (right), is given a boat tour of the Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary in St. Mary on Tuesday (November 19).

1 year ago DevelopmentEnvironment

Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary Could Get Additional UNDP Funding

General Manager of the Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary in St. Mary, Inilek Wilmot, says the facility has a new proposal being reviewed for additional funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). He said this will enable expansion of the work being done in Oracabessa to other communities. Mr. Wilmot provided details to JIS News during a visit and tour...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses an Adopt-a-Clinic ceremony at the Sandy Bay Health Centre in Hanover on November 15.

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t Making Health Centres Climate Resilient

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry is on a drive to enhance the climate resilience of healthcare facilities islandwide. He noted that, already, nearly 20 health centres have been transformed into climate-smart facilities, incorporating features such as water storage systems, solar panels, backup generators and temperature control mechanisms. “These smart facilities are the benchmarks...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), listens to a presentation on the non-revenue water (NRW) reduction programme being undertaken in Portmore, St. Catherine, from Project Manager at Miya Water, Katherine Paleracio. Also listening is Miya Water’s Chief Growth Officer, José Carazo. The Miya Water representatives called on the Minister at his offices in Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). The NRW reduction programme, being implemented by the National Water Commission (NWC), aims to reduce water loss and improve supply.

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PHOTOS: MIYA Water Representatives Call on Minister Samuda

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), listens to a presentation on the non-revenue water (NRW) reduction programme being undertaken in Portmore, St. Catherine, from Project Manager at Miya Water, Katherine Paleracio. Also listening is Miya Water’s Chief Growth Officer, José Carazo. The Miya Water representatives called on the Minister at...

Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (November 20).

1 year ago Skills

HEART/NSTA Trust Places TVET at Forefront

The HEART/NSTA Trust has implemented a forward-thinking digital transformation strategy, dubbed ‘Digital First’, placing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the forefront of Jamaica’s educational and economic growth initiatives. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (November 20), Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, explained that “the Digital First strategy is...