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Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, speaks during Monday’s (August 26) quarterly briefing at the PIOJ’s head office in New Kingston.
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, speaks during Monday’s (August 26) quarterly briefing at the PIOJ’s head office in New Kingston.

Policy Certainty is Key to Safeguard Country Against Any Recession – PIOJ Head

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, says policy certainty is among the measures which will be key in safeguarding the country against the possible emergence of another global economic recession. “The intensity of any...
Director, Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Kenute Hare, speaks at the inaugural International Symposium on Traffic Crash Investigation and Black Box Analysis, at the Caribbean Maritime University, on Monday (August 26).
Director, Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Kenute Hare, speaks at the inaugural International Symposium on Traffic Crash Investigation and Black Box Analysis, at the Caribbean Maritime University, on Monday (August 26).

More Calls for Delinquent Traffic Offenders to Go to the Police
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, speaks during Monday’s (August 26) quarterly briefing at the PIOJ’s head office in New Kingston.
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, speaks during Monday’s (August 26) quarterly briefing at the PIOJ’s head office in New Kingston.

Growth of 1 % for April-to-June Quarter
(FILE) Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the orientation session for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Technology Advancement Programme (TAP), held today (August 22) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.
(FILE) Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the orientation session for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Technology Advancement Programme (TAP), held today (August 22) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

TAP Participants to Benefit From Well-Structured Training
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ recently. He shared features of the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme, which will come into effect in 2020. With the Minister (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Jennifer Griffith, and Chair of the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Oversight Committee, Hon. Daisy Coke.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ recently. He shared features of the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme, which will come into effect in 2020. With the Minister (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Jennifer Griffith, and Chair of the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Oversight Committee, Hon. Daisy Coke.

Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Will Allow For Flexible Contributions

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Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, speaks at the ‘St. Bess Disaster Management Expo 2019’, hosted by the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with ODPEM, in Black River, on Friday (August 23).
Local GovernmentWeather and Climate Change

ODPEM Head Emphasises Importance of Disaster Preparedness

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, says significant emphasis must be placed on earthquake preparedness, in order to protect the economic gains in the country. Speaking at the ‘St. Bess Disaster Management Expo 2019’, hosted by the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with ODPEM, in Black River, on August 23, Mr....
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (2nd right), and the entity’s Director of Alternate Care Services, Eunice Scott-Shaw (right), hand out school supplies to children during the CPFSA’s Western Region Back to School Treat and Health Fair, which was held at Holly Hill Infant and Primary School in Darliston, Westmoreland, on Friday (August 23).
EducationYouth

Child Protection and Family Services Agency Stages Back to School Fair in Westmoreland

Some 320 children in Darliston, Westmoreland, received complimentary school supplies and medical checks during the Child Protection and Family Services Agency’s (CPFSA) annual Western Region Back to School Treat and Health Fair, on Friday (August 23). The event, which was held at Holly Hill Infant and Primary School in Darliston, catered to 200 youngsters from the institution and community, and...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), with the I Believe Initiative (IBI) Ambassadors who have been awarded 2019 Chevening Scholarships. They are (from left): Odayne Haughton, Najuequa Barnes, Abrahim Simmonds, and Tishauna Mullings. The awardees called on the Governor-General today (August 23) at King’s House.
Governor General

PHOTOS: G-G and Chevening

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), with the I Believe Initiative (IBI) Ambassadors who have been awarded 2019 Chevening Scholarships. They are (from left): Odayne Haughton, Najuequa Barnes, Abrahim Simmonds, and Tishauna Mullings. The awardees called on the Governor-General today (August 23) at King’s House.
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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw.
AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Centre to Advance Plant-Based Medicine Research Being Established in Jamaica

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says there are plans to establish a centre in Jamaica to further advance plant-based medicine research. Mr. Shaw told JIS News that a “programme of cooperation” involving noted Jamaican scientist and businessman, Dr. Henry Lowe; Dr. Julius Garvey, son of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey; and Director at Harvard...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), listens to Custos Rotulorum of St. Andrew, Hon. Dr. Patricia Dunwell, during a Child Diversion sensitisation session at the Ministry of Justice, in St. Andrew, on Thursday (August 22).
Justice

Justice Minister Says More JPs Needed as Mentors in Child Diversion Programme

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is calling on more Justices of the Peace (JPs) to become mentors for youth under the Child Diversion Programme. During a Child Diversion sensitisation session at the Ministry of Justice, in St. Andrew, on Thursday (August 22), Mr. Chuck noted that when the programme is rolled out, assistance will be needed from JPs across...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), addresses a signing ceremony at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle Offices on August 22. With the Minister (from second left) are: Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Keith Duncan, and President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Howard Mitchell.
Finance & Public Service

Review of Bank of Jamaica Act 2018 Far Advanced

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Joint Select Committee of Parliament’s review of the Bank of Jamaica (Amendment) Act 2018 is far advanced. “I expect the amended Bill to be tabled in the House in this quarter and to be passed definitely before the next financial year. As far as the Fiscal...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, highlighting aspects of the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
JIS Think TankSocial SecurityTourism

Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Development Advanced

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, says plans are advanced for the establishment of the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme by early 2020. She advised that details pertaining to the accompanying Tourism Workers’ Pension Act regulations, and recruitment of personnel to manage the scheme’s investments and operations, are being finalised. “We are well advanced with the actual work...
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