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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., announces the Government’s flagship programme to rehabilitate youth offenders dubbed ‘We Transform Youth Empowerment and Rehabilitation Programme’, at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (March 15).
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., announces the Government’s flagship programme to rehabilitate youth offenders dubbed ‘We Transform Youth Empowerment and Rehabilitation Programme’, at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (March 15).

Gov’t Announces Programme to Rehabilitate Youth Offenders

The Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. has announced the Government’s flagship programme to rehabilitate youth offenders and high-risk young people in correctional institutions. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank yesterday (March...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), shares a light moment with Chairman of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Christopher Zacca, at a consultation to discuss the DBJ/World Bank Environmental and Social Management Framework Policy, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Wednesday, March 15.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), shares a light moment with Chairman of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Christopher Zacca, at a consultation to discuss the DBJ/World Bank Environmental and Social Management Framework Policy, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Wednesday, March 15.

Banks Urged to Improve Access to Financing for MSMEs
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre) along with representatives from telecommunications companies Digicel and Flow, sign an agreement that will allow free access to all government websites. The representatives (seated from left) are Legal and Regulatory Director, Digicel, Maia Wilson; and Vice President, Legal and Regulatory, Flow, Rochelle Cameron. The signing took place during a ceremony at the Energy Ministry’s Trafalgar Road offices in New Kingston, today (March 15). Overseeing the proceedings is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre) along with representatives from telecommunications companies Digicel and Flow, sign an agreement that will allow free access to all government websites. The representatives (seated from left) are Legal and Regulatory Director, Digicel, Maia Wilson; and Vice President, Legal and Regulatory, Flow, Rochelle Cameron. The signing took place during a ceremony at the Energy Ministry’s Trafalgar Road offices in New Kingston, today (March 15). Overseeing the proceedings is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander.

Free Access to all Government Websites
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), in discussion with Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Chairman, Russell Hadeed, at a signing ceremony for the PCJ to provide the University of Technology (UTech) with $5 million to fund a scholarship programme and research and development in renewable energy, at the PCJ in New Kingston, on March 15.
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), in discussion with Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Chairman, Russell Hadeed, at a signing ceremony for the PCJ to provide the University of Technology (UTech) with $5 million to fund a scholarship programme and research and development in renewable energy, at the PCJ in New Kingston, on March 15.

PCJ Signs Agreement with UTECH for Research and Scholarship
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses the installation ceremony for new President of the University of Technology (UTech), Professor Stephen Vasciannie, at the institution’s Papine Campus, in St. Andrew, on March 14.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses the installation ceremony for new President of the University of Technology (UTech), Professor Stephen Vasciannie, at the institution’s Papine Campus, in St. Andrew, on March 14.

Education Minister wants More Students to Pursue Careers in the Sciences

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)
Education

Elevate Youth Festival Takes Place Thursday

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is collaborating with the National Youth Service (NYS) to stage a youth festival dubbed ‘ELEVATE’ on Thursday (March 16) at Devon House, St. Andrew. The event, which is to take place from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., is targeted at students attending high schools and tertiary institutions across the island. ELEVATE aims to...
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It was serious business as (from left) Mr. Russell Hadeed, Chairman, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Dr. Andrew Wheatley, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Professor Stephen Vasciannie, President, University of Technology, Jamaica and Mr. Winston Watson, Group General Manager, PCJ signed a partnership agreement to establish the PCJ Renewable Energy Scholarship and a grant which will provide funding for research projects to be undertaken by students at UTech’s School of Engineering. Under the agreement, which was signed today, (Wednesday March 15) at the PCJ Resource Centre in New Kingston, the PCJ will provide up to $5 million to finance the research grant and the Scholarship.
Technology

PCJ Forges $5 Million Partnership with UTECH for Renewable Energy Studies

PRESS RELEASE - The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) and the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.) have forged a partnership under which the Corporation will provide $5 million in financing to bolster research and development as well as scholastic endeavours in engineering and energy at the academic institution. The PCJ has also made a grant of $1 million available...
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Chairman of the National Housing Trust (NHT), Ambassador Dr. Nigel Clarke, speaking recently in Westmoreland where ground was broken for the construction of two housing developments.
Housing

NHT Committed to Meeting its Mandate for Housing

Chairman of the National Housing Trust (NHT), Ambassador Dr. Nigel Clarke, is urging more Jamaicans to start making contributions to the Trust, in order to secure a housing benefit from the agency. Speaking recently in Westmoreland where ground was broken for the construction of two housing developments, Ambassador Clarke said the number of Jamaicans making contributions to the NHT is...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (FILE)
Sport

Grange: Urgent Transformation of Insports in Progress

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has given the following statement on the transformation of the Institute of Sports. Minister’s statement follows: The Special Audit of the Institute of Sports by the Auditor General, which was tabled in Parliament last week, presents the true state of affairs of the entity that we inherited on...
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Accountant General, Carlene Murdock, updating JIS News on the Central Treasury Management System (CTMS).
Finance & Public Service

Central Treasury Management System Improving Efficiency

The Central Treasury Management System (CTMS) is helping to improve efficiency in the public sector. A technology-driven set of procedures that transfer the responsibility for managing Government’s cash resources to one central operation, the CTMS was introduced to replace and improve the existing cash and treasury management systems in Government. The system began operating in November 2012 on a pilot...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking at a recently held Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) stakeholders’ breakfast in Montego Bay, St. James. (FILE)
Finance & Public Service

State Minister Highlights Importance of BPO Sector

State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has been playing a major role in boosting Jamaica’s economic growth. Speaking recently at a BPO industry stakeholders’ breakfast in Montego Bay, the State Minister said the sector’s ability to provide sustainable jobs forms a major pillar of the...
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