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(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, emphasies a point during her contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26.

Labour Ministry to Step up Productivity Thrust

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is stepping up measures to improve workplace productivity. “Increase in productivity is necessary for sustainable economic development, competitiveness, job creation and prosperity,” said portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, in her contribution to the...

$8.4 Billion for PATH This Fiscal Year

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), greets Amina Muhammad of the Northern Caribbean University’s Student Entrepreneur Team during a courtesy call at King’s House on June 26. Other members of the team are (from left) Lancelot Riley, Jermaine Smith and Bescekia Nembhard.

PHOTOS: G-G Meets NCU Team

Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, stresses a point while addressing a workshop dubbed: 'Conversations on Gender. The Role of Gender in Building Climate Resilience in Jamaica,' at the Waterloo Road location of the Canadian High Commission in Kingston on Tuesday (June 26).

Region Charged to Adopt Gender-Sensitive Response to Climate Change

(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addressing today's (June 26) sitting of the House of Representatives.

Twenty Per Cent Increase in NIS Payment

Chief Executive Officer of the Frestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Marilyn Headley (centre), presents a citation to Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Wayne Henry, during the Forest Heroes Awards ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 26. The PIOJ was one of nine entities and individuals honoured as Forest Heroes during the ceremony. Sharing the moment is Deputy Director General, PIOJ, Claire Bernard.

8 years ago Environment

Nine Honoured as Forest Heroes

Nine individuals and entities have been honoured as forest heroes by the Forestry Department for outstanding contribution to the development of the forest sector in Jamaica. They are the Lasco Releaf Environmental Awareness Programme (REAP) in the public education category; Jamaica Observer reporter, Kimone Thompson in the media category; Windsor Research Centre, as an environmental non-governmental organisation; Planning Institute of...

Managing Director of the HEART Trust/ NTA, Dr. Janet Dyer, addresses cheque presentation ceremony for $6 million donated by the Phillip & Christina Gore Family Foundation, in support of unattached youth in St. James and St. Catherine. The money will be used to pay the stipend of 50 participants in the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme. They will be working as interns with Gore Developments Limited. The cheque presentation ceremony was held on June 26 at the training institution’s corporate offices on Oxford Road in Kingston.

8 years ago EducationInformation

Merger to Create Super Heart Trust/NTA Well Advanced

Managing Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Janet Dyer, says the draft of the amended HEART Trust Act has been completed and is almost ready to go before the Legislative Committee of the Cabinet. She was speaking with JIS News on June 25 at the HEART Trust’s corporate offices on Oxford Road, Kingston, at a cheque presentation ceremony for $6...

8 years ago National SecurityPrime Minister

Parliament Votes to Extend State of Emergency in St. Catherine North

Members of the House of Representatives during its sitting yesterday (June 26) voted in favour of the resolution to extend the State of Public Emergency in St. Catherine North Police Division until August 2, 2018. Prime Minister Andrew Holness who brought the resolution to Parliament said the enhanced security measures in the St. Catherine North Police Division have, so far,...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), converses with Running Events Jamaica Director, Alfred ‘Franno’ Francis, during the recent launch of the inaugural Jamaica Moves/Welcome to Kingston 5K Road Race, at Liberty Hall, downtown Kingston.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health Partners with Running Events for Road Race

The Ministry of Health has partnered with race organisers, Running Events Jamaica, to stage the inaugural Jamaica Moves/Welcome to Kingston 5K road race in downtown Kingston on Sunday, July 8. The race, the first such being staged by the Ministry, is the concluding event of five in the 2018 Jamaica Moves Corporate Challenge, which got under way in April and...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on June 27. During the sitting, the Emergency Powers (No.2) (Continuance) Resolution, 2018, which will extend the State of Public Emergency in the St. Catherine North Police Division until October 2, 2018, was approved. Seated is the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

8 years ago National Security

House Approves Extension of State Of Public Emergency in St. Catherine North Police Division

The House of Representatives has approved a further three-month extension of the State of Public Emergency in the St. Catherine North Police Division. At the sitting on June 26, House members voted in favour of the Emergency Powers (Continuance) (No. 2) Resolution, 2018, which will extend the State of Public Emergency in the St. Catherine North Police Division until October...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second left) and Senior Director, Civil Society and Education at Winrock International, David Dobrowolski (second right), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the launch of the Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce Child Labour (CLEAR II) Project in Jamaica on Tuesday (June 26), at the Terra All-Suite Nova Hotel in St. Andrew. Observing are Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (left); and Political/Economic Officer, United States Embassy Jamaica, Daniel Walker.

8 years ago LabourSocial Security

Government to Develop Light and Hazardous Work List for Children

The Government of Jamaica will be developing a Light and Hazardous Work List, which will outline specific activities that children are restricted from participating in, so as to prevent them from engaging in hazardous work. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, said the list will better guide Jamaicans “as to what children are allowed to be engaged...

Manager, Sales and Promotions at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Ricardo Durrant, highlights major outcomes from the staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF), at a JIS Think Tank on June 26. The forum was held from June 12 to 14 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre with some 200 investors from across the world participating.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerce

JIF Hailed A Success: JAMPRO Says Opportunities for Major Investments

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is reporting that the recently held Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) was a success and has created opportunities for sound investment projects. The forum, held from June 12 to 14 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, focused on six priority sectors – agri-business, business process outsourcing (BPO), energy, logistics, manufacturing and tourism. Addressing...