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President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, addressing journalists during Thursday’s (April 7) media briefing at the agency’s head office on Trafalgar Road in New Kingston. (FILE)

JAMPRO Not Involved In Fraudulent Investment Scheme

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is refuting media reports alleging its involvement in a $10 million fraudulent investment scheme linked to the director of a business process outsourcing (BPO) entity operating locally. The operation of the BPO was facilitated by...

Minster of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), along with students of the Union Gardens Infant School enjoy the company of the Colgate Palmolive Mascot at the re-launch of the Colgate Mobile Dental Unit on April 7, at the school in Kingston.

Health Ministry Seeks Partnership in Strengthening Preventive Oral Care

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is in conversation with Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry (left), and Vice Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr. Lucien Jones, during a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday, April 7.

Government to Focus on Road Safety – PM

Executive Director, Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA), Imega Breese McNab, shares plans for Expo Jamaica 2016, at JIS Think Tank on April 7.

Hundreds of Buyers to Take Part in Expo Jamaica 2016

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for International Development (DFID), Baroness Sandip Verma, listens as Commanding Officer of 1 Engineer Regiment, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Lieutenant Colonel Martin Rickman, outlines the work being undertaken by Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) interns at Up Park Camp, St. Andrew. Occasion was tour of the CSJP activity site on April 4.

DFID Pleased With Work of CSJP

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry (left), looks on as President of the United States (US)-based National Association of Christian Educators (NACE), Dr. Amos Jones (seated, second left), and President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant (seated, third left), affix their signatures to certificates of alliance. This followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a US$29 million pilot project, which will see Jamaica’s agricultural produce being sold in the US. Also pictured (standing, from left) are: First Vice-President, JAS, Donald Berry; and Chief Executive Officer of the JAS, Christopher Emanuel. The ceremony was held at the JAS, in downtown Kingston.

10 years ago Agriculture

PS says Sugar Industry will Rebound

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry, is confident the sugar industry will rebound, despite the challenges being faced. He cited exploitation of the Caribbean market as one avenue for the revival of the once booming industry. “I think that the survival of Jamaica’s sugar industry now rests with satisfying the huge demand for...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), enjoys a light moment with United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis G. Moreno (centre), just before the start of the Dialogues for Democracies panel discussion on April 4, at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI). At right is Co-executive Director of the Caribbean Policy and Research Institute (CaPRI), Dr. Damian King.

10 years ago Youth

Gov’t Looking to Extend Support under NYS and JAMVAT

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is moving to boost provisions to young people under the National Youth Service (NYS) and the Jamaica Values and Attitudes (JAMVAT) programme. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, told JIS News that the Ministry will be expanding the capacity of the NYS summer employment programme to enable more students to receive...

Chief Technical Director, Social Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dionne Jennings.

10 years ago Labour

NIS Continues to Protect the Most Vulnerable

After 50 years of operation, the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) continues to provide valuable social protection for thousands of Jamaicans. Chief Technical Director, Social Security, at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dionne Jennings, told JIS News that the Ministry is pleased that the NIS continues to fulfil the mandate for which it was established. “It enables us to...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, CD, MP

10 years ago Budget 2016/2017Finance & Public Service

Minister Shaw to Present 2016/17 Budget on April 14

On Thursday, April 14, Jamaicans will hear how much the Government intends to spend for the fiscal year 2016/17. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, will table the Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives, which will provide details on what the Ministries and Agencies will receive for Recurrent (housekeeping) and Capital (development) expenses. This...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), greets Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for International Development (DFID), United Kingdom (UK), Baroness Sandip Verma (right). Occasion was the launch of the domestic, sexual and gender-based violence project at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston on April 4. Others (from second left) are: United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (2nd left); and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton.

10 years ago Gender Affairs

Police to Receive Domestic Violence Training

Over 300 police personnel and front-line responders are to benefit from training to effectively recognise, deal with and respond to victims of rape, sexual harassment and domestic violence. The sensitivity training falls under the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Project, which is being jointly funded by the British High Commission and the United States Embassy in Kingston at a cost...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hilary Alexander (right), makes a point to Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Ambassador Yukiya Amano. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the first co-ordination meeting for a regional project entitled: ‘Strengthening Cradle-to-Grave Control of Radioactive Sources in the Caribbean Region’. The event was held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (April 4).

10 years ago Technology

Caribbean Moves to Strengthen Management of Radioactive Sources

The Caribbean is moving to improve the regulatory framework for the management of radioactive sources used in medicine, industry, agriculture and for other beneficial purposes. Through support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the region has designed a ‘cradle-to-grave’ project, which proposes the establishment of safe, adequate and sustainable systems to effectively manage radioactive sources throughout their lifetime. ‘Cradle-to-grave’...

Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner.

10 years ago Justice

Training Workshop for Law Enforcement Personnel and JPs April 8

The Legal Aid Council is encouraging law enforcement personnel and Justices of the Peace (JPs) in western Jamaica, to attend a training workshop on legal issues and responsibilities, this Friday (April 8). The workshop will be held at the Royal Decameron Montego Beach Hotel, 2 Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay, St. James, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Information on separation of gender...