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Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, addressing members of the judiciary at a three-day case management seminar at the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny on June 23.

Case Flow Management Key to Timely Conclusion of Court Proceedings – Chief Justice Sykes

Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, says case flow management is key in ensuring the timely conclusion of court proceedings. Addressing members of the judiciary at a three-day case management seminar at the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny on June 23,...

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, emphasizes a point will addressing stakeholders during the International Fisherman’s Day Conference at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa, Runaway Bay, St. Ann on Friday (June 29).

Passage of New Fisheries Act Remains A Gov’t Priority – Minister Shaw

Universal Service Fund (USF) Chief Executive Officer, Suzette Buchanan, interacting with the students participating in the USF’s Technology Advancement Programme training session at the Young Women’s Christian Association in Kingston in April.

First Student Cohort Trained under USF’s Technology Advancement Programme

Top student for the National Child Month Committee’s (NCMC) 2018 Youth Academic Achievement Awards, Britney Huie (left), receives her award from NCMC Chairperson, Dr. Pauline Mullings, during the presentation ceremony at Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston on June 27.

Britney Huie – From Adversity to Academic Excellence

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, arrives at the opening ceremony of the 38th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean community (CARICOM) in July 2017 at the Grenada Trade Centre, Grand Anse, St. George's, Grenada.

CARICOM Heads Tackle Critical Issues at 39th Regular Meeting

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Judith Ramlogan, giving details of the Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ recently.

8 years ago Commerce

Business Operators Encouraged to Use the eBRF

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is encouraging business operators to utilise the Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF). Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the COJ, Judith Ramlogan, explained that the eBRF converts the manual form to an electronic version, which minimises time and errors since the system uses smart wizard technology. She noted that the eBRF...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), greets Professor, Caribbean Network for Urban and Land Management at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Asad Mohammed, at the Caribbean Urban Forum 2018 held at the University of Technology, on June 27.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

New Building Code to Minimise Damage Caused by Disasters

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is in the final stages of enacting a new building code aimed at reducing the vulnerability of Jamaica’s built environment. At the Caribbean Urban Forum 2018, which was held at the University of Technology (UTech) on June 27, Mr. Shaw said enacting the new building code is...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), presents participant in the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) Aspiring Principals Programme, Sophia Brown Sinclair, with her certificate during the graduation ceremony held on June 28 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, in Kingston. The programme provides a standard credential, the Professional Qualification for Principalship (PQP), to which the Ministry of Education and school Boards refer before authorising the hiring of principals of public schools.

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Education Minister Commends NCEL

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is lauding the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) for outstanding work in preparing educators to be effective leaders, through its Aspiring Principals Programme. At a graduation ceremony on June 28, some 96 participants successfully matriculated from the programme. The ceremony was held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of...

Seafarers affiliated with Aegean Bunkering at Harbour Head in Rockfort show off their Day of the Seafarer tokens that were presented to them by officials of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica. Sharing the moment are Safety and Security Officer at Aegean Pier, Kevin Johnson (left); Public Relations Officer of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Karen Mullings (fourth left, stooping), and Registrar of Seafarers at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Dawn Doyley (second right, standing).

8 years ago Transport

Seafarers Feted by MAJ to Observe Their Day

Seafarers aboard ships docked in Jamaica’s territorial waters were feted by the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) on Monday, June 25, in observation of International Day of the Seafarer. The day is celebrated on June 25 each year, with a special focus on the welfare of the men and women who risk their lives at sea in the transportation of...

(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.

8 years ago LabourSectoral Debate 2018/2019Social Security

Labour Ministry Strengthening Capacity to Assist Jobseekers

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be strengthening its capacity to assist jobseekers, employers and the general public to secure employment and access related services through the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) Unit. A total of 1,092 persons have been placed in jobs through the Unit since April 2017. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, during...

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRPO) President, Diane Edwards, highlighting marketing initiatives being implemented by the entity to attract investment and promote local products.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerce

JAMPRO Facilitating Marketing Activities to Attract Investments

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has been facilitating several marketing activities as part of ongoing efforts to attract investments and promote local products. This is being pursued through engagements such as trade shows, conferences and international missions that are tailored for specific target investors and designed to gain access to existing markets. JAMPRO’s President, Diane Edwards, told JIS News that, come...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), greets Project Director, the Caribbean Leadership Project, Colleen Rossiter (left) during the opening ceremony for the Caribbean Leadership project symposium at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 28. At centre is Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Lowering of Policy Rate Will Foster Greater Access to Capital – Dr. Clarke

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says with the lowering of the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) policy interest rate, more businesses can now access well-needed capital at affordable rates. Speaking at the opening ceremony for the Caribbean Leadership Project (CLP), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 28, Dr. Clarke informed...