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The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information Mathematics Project Consultant from the Southern Methodist University, in the United States, Professor Leanne Ketterlin Geller, giving details on the Parenting Math Pilot project at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, recently.
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information Mathematics Project Consultant from the Southern Methodist University, in the United States, Professor Leanne Ketterlin Geller, giving details on the Parenting Math Pilot project at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, recently.

Support Sought for Parenting Math Pilot Project

Private sector support is being sought for the Parenting Math Pilot project being coordinated by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. The project, which seeks to increase the parent and child’s interaction with mathematics in an effort to drive...
Co-Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles. (File photo).
Co-Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles. (File photo).

Jamaica Set to Pass IMF Test for Sept. Quarter
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Jamaica on Three-Year Precautionary Stand-By Arrangement
Principal of Mona Heights Primary School in St. Andrew, Fabian Mahabeer (right), accepts educational material produced by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) from the agency’s Human Resource Clerk, Camille Hayles (left), during a visit to the school on Tuesday (October 11). Sharing the moment are students of the school. Mona Heights Primary was one of two institutions visited by the agency as it kicked off its Heritage Month school tours.
Principal of Mona Heights Primary School in St. Andrew, Fabian Mahabeer (right), accepts educational material produced by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) from the agency’s Human Resource Clerk, Camille Hayles (left), during a visit to the school on Tuesday (October 11). Sharing the moment are students of the school. Mona Heights Primary was one of two institutions visited by the agency as it kicked off its Heritage Month school tours.

JIS Kicks off Heritage Month School Tour
Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, following a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on August 17, to provide an update on the work of the EGC.
Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, following a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on August 17, to provide an update on the work of the EGC.

Economic Growth Council to Provide Quarterly Updates

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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange. (FILE)
Culture

Criminal Records of National Heroes to be Expunged

Cabinet has approved drafting instructions for legislation to expunge the criminal records of three of Jamaica’s National Heroes and one notable ancestral freedom fighter. Those who will be affected include National Heroes, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Samuel Sharpe and Paul Bogle; and Maroon Chief, Tacky. This was announced by Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange,...
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Chairman of the Board of Directors, Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ), Gladstone Wilson, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, yesterday (October 12).
Information

Symposium 2016 to Examine Issues Affecting Public Broadcasting

Several issues affecting public broadcasting in Jamaica will be discussed at Symposium 2016, scheduled to take place from October 18-20 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The event, organised by the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) will be held under the theme ‘Public Broadcasting: Agenda for the Future’. Among the topics to be discussed are ‘Defining Public Broadcasting:...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on October 12.
Education

Wards of the State and PATH Students to Get More Help from Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will, this year, be offering Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subsidies for an additional subject to wards of the State and students on the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH). This was noted by Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, today (October...
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Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) First Vice President, Michael McMorris (2nd right), responds to a question on the JCC’s Business and Consumer Confidence Indices for the third quarter of 2016, which was released on October 11 at Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Others (from left) are JCC Third Vice President and Chairman of the Jamaica Conference Board, Lloyd Distant Jr.; Managing Director of Market Research Services Limited, Don Anderson; and Group Investor Relations, Performance Monitoring and Planning Analyst at the National Commercial Bank, Jacqueline DeLisser.
Commerce

Firms Optimistic about Growth and Investment

Business confidence in the economy remains high, with firms indicating optimism about the prospects for growth and a belief that this is a good time to invest in the economy. “This is as a result of the renewed confidence in the economy and the way things are moving within the country,” said Market Research Analyst, Don Anderson. He was giving...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens to a comment from Chairman of the Victoria Mutual Building Society, Michael McMorris, at the Realtors Association of Jamaica
HousingPrime Minister

Gov’t Looking at Measures to Make Home Ownership Easier

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is looking at a raft of measures to improve the real estate market and make home ownership easier for Jamaicans. These include introducing more liquidity into the market to further reduce credit rates, and growing the secondary and reverse mortgage markets. Mr. Holness, who was addressing a Realtors Association of...
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Governor, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter (centre), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen (right), during a press conference at the bank in downtown Kingston, yesterday (October 12). At left is Senior Member, Jamaica Bankers Association, George Roper.
Finance & Public Service

Banks to Establish Common Standard for Customer Relationship

By the end of August 2017, Jamaica’s deposit-taking institutions (DTIs) are expected to establish a common standard for customer relationship. This is stipulated under the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) enforceable Banking Services Code of Conduct on Customer-Related Matters, which seeks to ensure that clients of DTIs will receive fair, transparent and high-quality service. Speaking at a press conference at the...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, provides details about activities to celebrate the country’s athletes during a press conference on October 11 at Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.
CultureSport

Gov’t to Celebrate Rio Athletes

The 2016 Olympic and Paralympic athletes will receive cash awards totalling $42 million in honour of their outstanding performances at the recent summer games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange said the monetary reward is part of activities to celebrate the athletes’ rich medal haul. The three-day celebration will take place...
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