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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (2nd left), applauds as Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (3rd right), unveils the Registered Apprenticeship Programme (RAP) logo at a launching ceremony on Thursday, December 4, at the Knutsford Court hotel in New Kingston. Others (from left) are: Chairman, Apprenticeship Board and Vice President, School of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship at the University of Technology (UTech), Professor Gossett Oliver; Executive Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley; and President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, David Wan.

Hundreds to Benefit from Heart Trust/NTA Apprenticeship Programme

The HEART Trust/NTA has revived its apprenticeship programme, which will see hundreds of young people across the island gaining on-the-job training in several skill areas. Already, more than 200 persons are engaged in training in sectors ranging from logistics to...

Head of the Police Traffic Division, Senior Superintendent Calvin Allen, addresses a JIS Think Tank.

Police Issue 408,000 Tickets for Traffic Offences Since January

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks, brings greetings at the National Church Service launching Disabilities Awareness Week 2014, at Calvary Baptist Church Montego Bay on Sunday, November 30. (File photo)

Passage of Disabilities Act Most Significant Achievement – JCPD

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P. — Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

Prime Minister Simpson Miller Addresses NHT Questions in Parliament

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addressing an information and communication technology (ICT) seminar, held at the University of Technology (UTech) on December 2. The seminar was held under the theme: ‘Regulating the ICT industry and its effects on growth and development’.

Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Implement Number Portability By May 31, 2015

11 years ago Foreign Affairs

CARICOM Cuba Leaders to Talk Trade in Havana

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Economic and Trade Relations will be among the issues discussed at the Fifth Summit of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Cuba which takes place in Havana, Cuba on Monday 8 December. The Summit will be preceded on Sunday by a meeting of the Foreign Ministers. In accordance with the Havana...

11 years ago Agriculture

Enough Food for Christmas – JAS President

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, is reporting that consumers will have enough local produce for the festive season. Speaking with JIS News, Senator Grant said following the severe drought conditions in the second and third quarters of 2014, the agricultural sector has rebounded. He attributed this to the favourable weather conditions Jamaica is now experiencing...

11 years ago JusticeParliamentSenate

Senate Passes Mortgage Insurance Act

The Senate, on Thursday, December 4, passed amendments to the Mortgage Insurance Act, aimed at making mortgages more accessible for persons seeking to acquire a home. The Bill seeks to increase from 90 per cent to 97 per cent, the percentage of the appraised value of the property on which mortgage indemnity insurance is granted; and to vary the percentage...

11 years ago JusticeSenate

Senate Begins Debate on Evidence Bill

Debate on the Evidence (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to introduce significant reforms in the justice system, began in the Senate, on December 4. Opening the debate, Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, noted that the amendments address several issues, including the admission into evidence of documents of facts by agreement between the Defence and Prosecution. He also informed...

11 years ago Education

More Than 187 Public Sector Workers to Graduate from MIND

More than 187 public sector workers, who have successfully completed courses of study at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), will be presented with degrees, diplomas, and other awards, at the institution’s 15th annual graduation ceremony on Saturday, December 6. The ceremony, under the theme: ‘Providing the Tools: Impacting Transformation through Training for Public Service Excellence’, is slated for...

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Customer Care Policy To Be Implemented In 2015

The Ministry of Health is targeting 2015 for implementation of a new Customer Care Policy, which will stipulate the minimum standard of service delivery for employees at public health institutions. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says work to develop a draft has been completed, and the Ministry hopes to commence consultations with key stakeholders, including doctors and nurses, in...

11 years ago Labour

Government Allocates $75 Million to Assist Vulnerable Persons

The Government has earmarked $75 million for a short-term intervention programme for vulnerable persons. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier on Tuesday, December 2, during the sitting of the House of Representatives. He said the initiative is in response to the economic challenges being encountered by vulnerable groups. He noted that funds...