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An upbeat, General Manager of the Melia Braco Village, Dimitris Kosvogiannis speaking during a ground breaking event to launch the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny on April 24.

Melia Hotels Lauds Highly Skilled Jamaican Workforce

General Manager of the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny, Dimitris Kosvogiannis says with Melia Hotels International’s entry into the Jamaican hospitality sector, priority will be placed on providing employment for Jamaican workers. Mr. Kosvogiannis, who was speaking at a groundbreaking...

Pm calls for the protection of nation’s children

Director, Social Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Denzil Thorpe (right) presents Claudia Walton with her certificate in customer service during the closing ceremony for the Recognising Abilities Through Training Employment and Development (RATED) programme at the Genesis Academy in Kingston on April 23. Claudia was among the 40 persons with disabilities who received certification in various skills sets.

40 Persons with Disabilities Learn New Skills Through Training Programme

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left) is all smiles as he joins National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (centre) in greeting the General Manager of the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny, Mr. Dimitris Kosvogiannia at the launch of the Spanish-based resort in Jamaica on Friday April 24. The property which is owned by the National Insurance Fund, has been leased to Melia Resorts for 15 years.

Tourism Minister Welcomes Spanish Hotel Chain Melia

Minister Kellier Welcomes Spanish Hotel Entry into Local Hospitality Sector

Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica, Professor Hopeton Dunn, addresses a press conference held at the Commission’s headquarters in New Kingston today (April 24). The Commission has issued a directive to cable television operators to cease the transmission of a number of unauthorised channels by the end of next month.

11 years ago CommunityOffice of the Prime Minister

Cable Operators Ordered to Cease Transmission of 19 Channels

Subscriber television (cable) operators are to cease transmission of 19 unlicensed channels in their packages by May 31 this year, or face sanctions. The directive was issued by the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) today (April 24), at a press conference at its headquarters in New Kingston. It represents the first phase of enforcement measures being undertaken by the Commission...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, addresses the official opening of the Hanover Co-operative Credit Union’s (HCCU) new building in Lucea on April 23. The building has been named in honour of the institution’s founder, the late Enid Watson Gonsalves.

11 years ago CommunityPrime Minister

Hanover to Benefit from Road Improvement Works

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says a contract is to be signed early May for road improvement works in sections of Hanover. “The National Works Agency (NWA) has advised me that plans are in place for some major road improvement works to be done in Riley Bridge to Dias, and Green Island to Santoy areas of the...

Chief Executive Officer of the Companies Office of Jamaica, Judith Ramlogan (centre), gives details of the two-month amnesty that the entity will be undertaking May 4 to June 30, 2015, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on April 23. Looking on are: Customer Service Manager, Inger Hainsley-Bennett (left) and Deputy CEO, Shellie Leon.

11 years ago Commerce

COJ Grants Amnesty to File Outstanding Annual Returns

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) will be embarking on a two-month amnesty to facilitate the filing of outstanding annual returns; removal of companies and closure of business names from its register. The amnesty will last from May 4 to June 30, 2015. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on April 23, Chief Executive Officer of the COJ, Judith Ramlogan,...

11 years ago Local Government

NSWMA Begins E-Waste Collection April 26

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will begin the first collection of electronic waste (E-Waste) on Sunday, April 26, as part of a six-month pilot project. Communities in Angels 1 and 2, Angels Grove and Hellshire, in St. Catherine, will have their E-Waste collected on Sunday by a special NSWMA team, beginning at 7:00 a.m. Electronic Waste to be...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addressing a briefing session for prospective participants in the HEART Trust/National Training Agency’s (NTA) National Unattached Youth Programme (NUYP), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on April 23.

11 years ago Education

Full Roll-Out of NUYP in July

The HEART Trust/National Training Agency (NTA) will commence a full roll-out of its National Unattached Youth Programme (NUYP), in July. The programme, which was approved for implementation by HEART’s Board in 2014, is set for fiscal years 2015/16 and 2016/17, at a projected cost of $1.5 billion per annum. It will target young people, aged 17 to 30, for skills...

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Increasing Financial Inclusion Key to National Development – Bullock

With more than 30 per cent of Jamaicans said to be “unbanked,” Chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), Colin Bullock, is calling for greater financial inclusion for all citizens as a key ingredient in fostering growth and national development. Financial inclusion refers to access to affordable financial services such as credit, insurance and saving, particularly for disadvantaged and low-income...

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Local Government

Gov’t to Increase Penalties for Littering

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, said a resolution will be brought to the House shortly, to amend the monetary penalties associated with littering in public places. “For too long, our citizens have been careless in the way they dispose of their waste. We have all seen Jamaicans from every walk of life throwing garbage from...