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Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry (right), addressing journalists during the quarterly media at the PIOJ’s New Kingston head office on Wednesday (November. 21). Looking on is Senior Director for the PIOJ’s Economic Planning, Research and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart.

PIOJ Reports 1.9 Per Cent Growth for July to September Quarter

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, says the economy grew by an estimated 1.9 per cent during the July to September 2018 quarter. The growth, he pointed out, was spurred by an estimated 5.2...

Singer, Early Break Band, Rochelle Phillips (left), performing at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) 12th annual Candlelight Vigil and Concert in Emancipation Park on Monday (November 19). Enjoying the performance (from second left) are State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green; Chief Executive Officer, CPFSA, Mrs. Rosalee Gage-Grey and Opposition Spokesman on Youth, Damion Crawford.

Harsher Penalties Being Considered for Persons Who Harm Children

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), shares a light moment with (from left) Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters; Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Director of Projects, Daniel Best; and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Department Manager, Therese Turner-Jones, during Tuesday’s (November 20) opening ceremony for the Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility (CCPF) forum at the Marriot Courtyard Hotel in New Kington.

IDB A Steadfast Partner – Minister Clarke

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), converses with (from left): Caribbean Development Bank Director of Projects, Daniel Best; Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters; and Inter-American Development Bank Caribbean Department Manager, Therese Turner-Jones, during Tuesday’s (November 20) opening ceremony for the Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility forum, titled ‘Towards Exponential Growth in Jamaica’, at the Marriot Kingston Hotel.

Trustees to be Given Permission to Invest Five Per Cent of Pension Fund in Venture Capital

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right) and children watch as Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (left), lights a candle in honour of children, who died under tragic circumstances over the last 12 months. Occasion was the CPFSA’s 12th annual Candlelight Vigil and Concert in Emancipation Park, St. Andrew on Monday (November 19).

State Minister Green Appeals for Jamaicans to Report Cases of Child Abuse

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 20).

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House Takes Note of Recommendations by Youth Parliament

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 20), took note of the recommendations emanating from the recently held National Youth Parliament of Jamaica (NYPJ). The ninth sitting of the NYPJ was held on Monday, November 12, 2018, at Gordon House. At the event, the youth discussed issues in the areas of National Security, Reform of the Electoral System and the...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second left) and Director of Regional Educational Services in the Ministry, Captain Dr. Kasan Troupe (left), engage with the newly installed executive of the National Secondary Students

7 years ago EducationYouth

New Students’ Council Executive Urged to be Agents of Change

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, has charged the incoming executive members of the National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) to be positive agents of change. He challenged the student leaders to find creative and effective solutions to the issues that their peers face, particularly that of bullying. He noted that the Ministry will shortly be rolling...

Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA) President, Metry Seaga (left), addresses the media at the JMEA’s Quarterly Press Briefing at their offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 20). At right is Chief Executive Officer, American Equipment Company (AMECO), Brian Pengelley.

7 years ago CommerceIndustry

Local Manufacturers and Exporters Encouraged to Explore Markets in Haiti

Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA) President, Metry Seaga, is encouraging local manufacturers and exporters to explore untapped markets that exist in the neighbouring state of Haiti. “Jamaica and our region remain untapped markets, as can be seen on the local and regional shelves. We recently learned at COTED (Council for Trade and Economic Development) that by October 2019, Haiti...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), greets Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (right), at a National Public Education Symposium in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, today (November 20). At centre is Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn.

7 years ago Justice

Work to Commence Soon on Justice Centre in St. Catherine

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says work on the St. Catherine Justice Centre in Spanish Town will commence in a few months, along with five new courts in other parishes. Speaking with JIS News, following his presentation at a National Public Education Symposium in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, today (November 20), the Minister said additional spaces are available at...

The Norwegian Epic is one of the eight ships to dock in Ocho Rios over four days.

7 years ago Tourism

Ocho Rios Welcomes Eight Cruise Ships

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says with Ocho Rios welcoming eight ships in four days, the resort town is poised for a spectacular 2018 in cruise tourism. In an interview with JIS News on November 20, Mr. Bartlett said it is not by mere coincidence that Ocho Rios is off to such a magnificent start, and that this is...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 20.

7 years ago Justice

4,274 New Cases Entered Supreme Court for Easter Term

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is reporting that a total of 4,274 new cases entered the Supreme Court across all divisions for Easter term 2018, while 3,337 cases were completed. He said that the High Court Civil and Matrimonial divisions accounted for the largest number of new cases, with 1,571 and 1,366 respectively. Mr. Chuck was speaking in the...

Director of Policy and Research, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn-Robinson, addresses recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

7 years ago Gender AffairsHealth & Wellness

Ministry Promotes Healthy Gender Relations

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will again promote healthy gender relations, through the staging of the annual International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVAW) 2018, on November 25. This year, it is being held globally under the theme ‘#HearMeToo: End Violence Against Women and Girls’. IDEVAW aims to raise public awareness of violence against...