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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, outlines the entity’s various accomplishments over its 15 years of operations, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (November 28).

JANAAC Pivotal in Advancing Quality and Standards Over 15 Years

For the past 15 years, the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) has been playing a pivotal role in advancing quality and standards across various industries. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (November 28), JAMAAC’s...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), makes a point at a stakeholders meeting at the World Travel Market in London, England, recently. He is flanked by Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board, John Lynch (right) and Senior Advisor and Strategist in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright.

Over 1 Million Airline Seats Secured for Winter Out of US Gateways – Bartlett

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr the Hon. Norman Dunn, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, today (November 29).

Government Committed to the Elimination of Child Labour – State Minister

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Gender-Based Violence Helpline and Sexual Harassment Investigation Units Officially Launched

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), speaks with Acting Chief Executive Officer of eGov Jamaica Limited, Anika Shuttleworth, during today’s (November 29) second annual Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Technology Showcase at the AC Hotel in New Kingston.

Persons to Access Free Digital Services at Post Offices Next Year

Commissioner of Customs and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Customs Agency, Velma Ricketts-Walker.

3 years ago Industry

Jamaica Customs Warns Public of Imposters Posing as Customs Officials

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is warning the public to beware of persons claiming to be Customs officials, with a view to sell or auction motor vehicles. The agency further advises that at no time, will Customs officials call or email any individual to engage them in the auctioning or sale of motor vehicles, or other merchandise owned by the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, speaks in the House of Representatives on November 28.

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

OPM and AEROTEL Ltd. to SIGN MOU for Transfer of Kool97fm

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to be signed between the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and AEROTEL Limited to facilitate the transfer of radio station Kool97FM for the consolidation of government communications. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, made the disclosure during yesterday’s (November 28) sitting of...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Underscores Importance of Defensive Driving

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has underscored the importance of defensive driving, given the significant public health implications of road accidents. “Road traffic accidents are a public health crisis and concern, though, oftentimes, it is not placed in that category,” the Minister said. He was speaking during the fourth Crash-Free Defensive Driving Workshop, at the...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), addresses students at the Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation’s financial literacy book launch. The book, titled ‘Justin, Justina and the Money Master’, targets children eight to 12. It is aimed at empowering children to become financially literate while enhancing their understanding of basic financial concepts, with the hope that they will begin adapting better money-management practices from an early age. The book launch was held on November 27 at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. More than 200 students from 18 primary schools across the Corporate Area participated in the event.

3 years ago EducationYouth

PHOTOS: JIDC Launches Financial Literacy Book for Students

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), addresses students at the Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation’s financial literacy book launch. The book, titled ‘Justin, Justina and the Money Master’, targets children eight to 12. It is aimed at empowering children to become financially literate while enhancing their understanding of basic financial concepts, with the hope that they will begin...

Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Dr. Daniel Dawes

3 years ago Technology

USF Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Communities

The Universal Service Fund’s (USF) mission to bridge the digital divide is being strongly felt in deep rural communities, according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Daniel Dawes. The CEO, who was speaking during a recent community Wi-Fi launch in Mount Peace, Hanover, said the USF has successfully implemented numerous projects in rural communities to deliver free broadband service. He...

Senior General Manager, GraceKennedy, Carl Barnett (right), makes a presentation to Carlington Darby for over 15 years of meritorious service to the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Limited, during the agency’s 36th anniversary luncheon and long service awards ceremony on November 28 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

3 years ago Agriculture

NIC Hailed as Key Contributor to Food Security

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, is commending the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Limited for its invaluable contribution to agricultural productivity and food security in Jamaica. Mr. Witter, who was addressing the agency’s 36th anniversary luncheon and long service awards ceremony on November 28 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston,...

Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on November 28.

3 years ago IndustryInvestment

Manufacturers Urged to Have In-Plant Laboratories Accredited

Manufacturers that have in-plant laboratories, are being encouraged to reach out to the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) to get accredited and help build a safer nation and a more prosperous economy. The call came from the agency’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sharonmae Shirley, at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on November 28. “JANAAC has built a...