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Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 5.

National Quality Policy Will Require Conformity Assessment Bodies to be Accredited

The National Quality Policy is expected to lead to a more structured accreditation environment, requiring conformity assessment bodies (CABs) to become accredited by the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC). Chief Executive Officer of JANAAC, Sharonmae Shirley, said the policy,...

Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (left), discussing Primary Exit Profile (PEP) documents with Principal of Hosanna Preparatory School, Montego Bay, Doreth Chambers, during a sensitisation session with leaders and educators of independent and private institutions on the new National Standards Curriculum (NSC) and the Primary Exit Profile (PEP), on September 5 at Jamaica College in Kingston.

Time-Out Facilities to Help Students with Behavioural Problems

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry (centre), and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle. share a laugh with Chair of the Commonwealth Youth Council, Tijani Christian, at a reception held in July to officially present the Prince as the Queen’s Commonwealth Youth Ambassador. The reception was held at Marlborough House in London, England.

Young Jamaican Chairs Commonwealth Youth Council

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (left), is given a certificate of appreciation after he made a presentation on the Vernamfield development project at a Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston meeting held at Hotel Four Seasons in Kingston on Wednesday (September 5). Making the presentation is Past President of the Club, Richard Priestley (right), while observing is current President of the Club, Robert Scott.

Development of Vernamfield Begins in October

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (centre) signs the Deed of Gift under which the Coverley Collection has been turned over to the National Library of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry. The document was also signed by Fabian Coverley, son (second left) and Judge Pamela Appelt, Co-Executor, Louise Bennet Coverley Estate (second right), who is being assisted by Deon Ellignton, Team Leader, Advantage General Insurance Company Limited who signed as a witness (right). Looking on are: Georgette Grant, Legal Officer in the Ministry; Beverley Lashley, CEO, National Library of Jamaica; Marigold Harding, Deputy Chair and Institute of Jamaica (left to right).

Historic Signing with Louise Bennett Coverley Estate – Grange

8 years ago Education

September 8 is Literacy Day

International Literacy Day 2018 will be observed on Saturday, September 8, under the theme ‘Literacy and Skills Development’. According to a UNESCO report, this year’s focus will be on youth and adults within the lifelong-learning framework. The effective linkages between literacy and skills will also be explored. Locally, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is encouraging schools to engage...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), converses with Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), at the Jamaica Electronic Single Window Project Mobilisation Seminar at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (September 5). At left is Chief Executive Officer/Commissioner, Jamaica Customs Agency, Velma Ricketts Walker.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerce

Jamaica Implementing Single Window for Trade

Jamaica is implementing a single window for trade, which will greatly enhance the way in which goods and services are imported into and exported out of the island. The Jamaica Electronic Single Window Project, which will be rolled out by the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) over the next 36 months, will provide one entry point for all import, export and...

Students from the Runaway Bay All-Age School line up to view the two new classrooms blocks that were constructed by Food For the Poor in collaboration with 13-year old-donor Rafe Cochran. The new classroom blocks were officially handed over to the school’s administration on August 31.

8 years ago Education

Runaway Bay All-Age School Gets New Classrooms

Students and staff at the Runaway Bay All-Age School in St. Ann started the new school year on Monday (September 3) in more spacious surroundings. Food For the Poor, through partnership with 13-year-old donor Rafe Cochran, constructed two new blocks at the school, comprising six classrooms, bathrooms and an office area. The youngster, who hails from South Florida, contributed the...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the launch of the Infection Control Workshop, held in Kingston today (September 5). The workshop will be held from October 24 to 26.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Infection Control Workshop Oct. 24-26

Healthcare professionals in Jamaica and the Caribbean are to participate in an Infection Control workshop to be held from October 24 to 26, 2018, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. The initiative targets policymakers, health professionals in the public and private sectors, members of infection control committees across health facilities, medical doctors, nurses, veterinarians, and other health professionals...

Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean, explains features of the National Standards Curriculum (NSC) during a sensitisation session for leaders and educators of independent and private institutions on Wednesday (September 5), at Jamaica College, Old Hope Road, St. Andrew.

8 years ago Education

Education Ministry to Stage PEP Camps

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be hosting a series of Primary Exit Profile (PEP) camps to provide additional support to students, teachers and parents. Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean, said that the camps will commence on September 15 and end October 21. “These camps are for parents, teachers and all stakeholders. What we will do is...

Founder of the Juliet A. Holness Foundation, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right) and Director of Global Development for the Starkey Hearing Foundation, Owen Olende signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will provide hearing services for more Jamaicans and persons across the Caribbean. The signing took place on September 4 at Jamaica House.

8 years ago Gender AffairsSocial Security

Starkey Partners with Juliet Holness Foundation to Bring Hearing to More Jamaicans

More Jamaicans with hearing difficulties are to benefit from free hearing aids and aftercare under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Juliet A. Holness Foundation and the United States-based Starkey Hearing Foundation. The MOU follows a special mission to the island by members of the foundation in June, where more than 400 persons received custom hearing aids. More...

8 years ago Local Government

NSWMA Extends Night Collection in Kingston Metropolitan Area

NSWMA Extends Night Collection in Kingston Metropolitan Area The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will extend its nightly collection of solid waste to several areas within the Kingston Metropolitan area. The NSWMA has indicated that this service will allow for smoother operations and for the collection fleet and crews to move more freely. Nightly operations began on Sunday (September...