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General Manager for Public-Private Partnerships and Privatisation Services at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Denise Arana, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, on September 17.

DBJ Enhances Public Services and Drives Economic Growth

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing public services and driving economic growth, through its public-private partnerships (PPPs) and privatisation initiatives. General Manager for Public-Private Partnerships and Privatisation Services at the DBJ, Denise...

Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (right), hands over a Local Economic Development (LED) grant to local entrepreneur, Ricardo James, during the Grant Distribution Meeting at the Corporation’s Cambers, on September 18.

Small Businesses in St. James Receive Grants

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addressing Wednesday’s (September 18) post-Cabinet press briefing at the corporate office of business processing outsourcing firm iTel, in St. Andrew.

Cabinet to Receive Artificial Intelligence Task Force Report

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), assists Founder of the Angel Foundation, Angelia Christian, with cutting the ribbon for the official opening of an AutoCAD room at the Greater Portmore High School in St. Catherine, on September 18. Sharing the moment is Principal of the school, Ricardo Ross.

Foundation Sponsors AutoCAD Room at Greater Portmore High School

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Skills, Digital Transformation and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at iTel’s corporate office in St. Andrew, on September 18.

Plans Advanced for Implementation of Maritime Single Window

Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), breaks ground for the construction of the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) new state-of-the-art multipurpose facility, on Wednesday (September 18), at the Commission

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OEC Breaks Ground for State-of-the-Art Multipurpose Facility

The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) broke ground on Wednesday (September 18), for its more than $1 billion state-of-the-art multipurpose facility, at its Manhattan Road address in Kingston. Dubbed the ‘Digital Hub’, it will comprise computer labs, augmented/virtual reality labs, and examination rooms. It will also facilitate the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) operations in Jamaica. Speaking at the event, Education and...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a statement during Tuesday’s (September 17) sitting of the House of Representatives.

2 years ago EducationYouth

Eleven Additional Schools Taken Off the Shift System

Eleven additional schools have been taken off the shift system by the Ministry of Education and Youth. This, of the remaining 34 that were utilising the system since 2020, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams has said. Mrs. Williams, who made the disclosure in a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17), said the most recent institutions to...

2 years ago InformationTechnology

Access to Information Tribunal’s New Members Being Finalised

The Government is in the process of finalising new members for the Access to Information (ATI) Tribunal. Addressing Wednesday’s (September 18) post-Cabinet press briefing at business processing outsourcing firm iTel’s corporate office in St. Andrew, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with Responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17).

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Labour Ministry Finalising Agreement with Charity to Assist Beryl Victims

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is far advanced in finalising the terms of a partnership with international charity, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), to assist communities impacted by the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The Ministry has been in discussion with the organisation to rebuild 500 roofs in some of the worst-hit areas. “That partnership is projected to see GEM...

Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Department, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

St. Elizabeth Health Dept. Expands Services

The St. Elizabeth Health Department has significantly expanded its mental health services, particularly counselling, in response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Berly on July 3. Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Department, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, while addressing a Disaster Forum at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on September 3, noted that the enhanced service is...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing Wednesday’s (September 18) post-Cabinet press briefing at the corporate office of business processing outsourcing firm iTel, in St. Andrew. Listening is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with Responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

2 years ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

CAC Monitoring Local Commercial Trade for Post-Hurricane Price Gouging

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) continues to closely monitor the commercial trade to ensure businesses do not exploit the impact of Hurricane Beryl to engage in price gouging. Price gouging refers to the practice of increasing the prices of goods, services or commodities to a level deemed much...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a 2024 Justices of the Peace Sensitisation Session, at Grand Palladium Resorts in Hanover, on Wednesday, September 18.

2 years ago Justice

JPs Warned Not to Accept Payment for Services

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being strongly urged not to accept any form of payment or gifts in exchange for their services. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who issued the warning, indicated that these men and women are at risk of being decommissioned from the voluntary role that prides itself on upholding the integrity of the justice system. “I...