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Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson addresses a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday, September 24.

Private Doctors Urged to Report all Suspected Cases of CHIKV

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, is appealing to medical practitioners in private practice to report all suspected cases of Chikungunya (CHIKV) to the Ministry. Dr. Ferguson made the appeal at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (September 24),...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, and Chairman of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), Syringa Marshall-Burnett, share a light moment before the official media launch of Senior Citizens’ Week 2014, held yesterday (September 23), at the NCSC Secretariat, 11 West King’s House Road. The week will be celebrated from September 28 to October 4, under the theme: ‘Active Ageing through a Healthy Lifestyle.’

Minister Kellier Hails Country’s Seniors

Eighteen -year old Teshina Thompson, one of 58 graduates of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management’s (ODPEM) Emergency Affiliated Radio Services (EARS) Programme, demonstrates the use of an analog radio in communicating during times of disaster.

ODPEM Equipping Communities to Respond During Disasters

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (right), and Senior Private Sector Development Specialist with the World Bank, Thomas Vis (left), shake hands, following the signing of a US$50 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for the Foundations for Competitiveness and Growth project, at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on Wednesday (September 24).

Government Signs US$50M MOU to Strengthen Business Environment

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, opens the debate on the Customs Tariff (Revision) (Amendment) (No.3) Resolution in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, September 18. The Resolution provides for the removal of custom duties from solar water heater parts and Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs.

Legislation Passed to Facilitate New Electronic Customs System

11 years ago Environment

NLA Wins in Thomson Reuters Public Sector Award for Excellence

The National Land Agency (NLA) was awarded the Thomson Reuters Public Sector Award for Excellence in Public Sector Business Transformation Process. The award was presented on September 24, 2014 at a Gala Dinner for the 2014 Aumentum User Conference in New Orleans, USA. The award acknowledges the work of the NLA in transforming the land registration process with faster turnaround...

11 years ago Education

Education Ministry Seeks Funding to Upgrade Science Labs

The Ministry of Education is seeking money to assist in the upgrading of science laboratories and the provision of micro-science kits for secondary and primary schools across the island. This move is consistent with the Ministry’s plans to fully and formally integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation (STEMI) into all aspects of the education system. It also forms part...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), in discussion with Mayor of Lucea , Councillor Wynter McIntosh (2nd left), during a tour of the town in Hanover, on September 23. A major beautification project is to be undertaken in Lucea soon. Others (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Western Hanover, Hon. Ian Hayles; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Jennifer Griffiths and Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dennis Hickey.

11 years ago Tourism

Major Beautification Project for Lucea

A major beautification project involving four government agencies and the Hanover Parish Council is to get underway in Lucea, Hanover. Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, who toured the town and its outskirts on September 23, announced that the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) will be underwriting the project, which includes the resurfacing of roadways, construction and repairing...

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, provides details on the agency’s latest efforts to promote Jamaica’s film and creative industries, and announces a number of upcoming initiatives. Occasion was a special briefing, held at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices, on September 23.

11 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO Facilitates $200 Million in Entertainment Projects

Since April this year, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has facilitated close to $200 million in entertainment projects and $43 million in film ventures. This as the agency continues its drive to further develop the country’s film and creative industries. President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards, who made the announcement on September 23, informed that capital expenditure for the period was over...

11 years ago Education

Student Loan Bureau Receives Adequate Funding for 2014/2015

Government has sourced additional funds that will enable the Student Loan Bureau (SLB) to meet its loan demands totalling $4.6 billion for the new academic year. The initial shortfall of $1 billion is being provided by a revolving loan of $500 million from another Government agency plus the full remittance of the increased education tax proceeds to the SLB in...

11 years ago LabourParliament

House Approves Bill to Introduce Flexible Work Arrangements

The House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 23, passed the Employment (Flexible Work Arrangements) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, paving the way for the introduction of flexible working time. The flexi-work arrangement is intended to increase employment opportunities, enhance productivity and afford workers the opportunity to better structure their lives through a flexible employee/employer work agreement. Making his contribution to the debate on...

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (centre), listens as JAMPRO Chairman, Milton Samuda (left), emphasizes a point, at a special briefing held at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices, on September 23. Details on the agency’s latest efforts to promote Jamaica’s film and creative industries, and a number of upcoming initiatives were given. At right, Film Commissioner and Creative Industries Manager at JAMPRO, Carole Beckford.

11 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO to Host Open Day for Stakeholders in Film and Creative Industries

Stakeholders within the film and creative industries are being invited to attend an Open Day to be hosted by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), at its New Kingston offices, on Wednesday, October 1. The event, which will last from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., is targeting all players in film, music, theatre, dance, visual and fine arts. Making the announcement on...