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inister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (3rd right), gives words of advice to participants in this year’s National Youth Service (NYS) Summer Employment Programme, during an orientation session held today (July 2), at the VH Percy Centre, Osbourne Road in Kingston. Sharing in the moment at right is Executive Director, NYS, Melvin Smith.

Make Use of Summer Employment – Minister Hanna

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, is urging participants in this year’s National Youth Service (NYS) Summer Employment Programme to make the best of the opportunity, which they have been afforded. She noted that it is those, who...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, addresses today’s (July 2) opening ceremony for the Caribbean Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 3rd International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), scheduled for Apia, Samoa in September 2014. The two-day meeting is being held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Seated (from left) are: Dierctor General in the Ministry, Sharon Crooks; and Chair of the Alliance of SIDS, Her Excellency Marlene Moses.

Int’l Conference Must Address Highly Indebted Small Island States – Minister Pickersgill

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), greets Captain, Air Canada Rouge, Brian Bartlett (right), when the airline touched down at the Norman Manley International Airport on July 1. Looking on (from left) are: Chief Operating Officer, Air Canada Vacation, Eamonn Ferrin; President and Chief Executive Officer, Air Canada Leisure Group, Michael Friisdhal and Captian, Air Canada Rouge, Tim Pepin.

Jamaica Welcomes 130 Passengers on New Flight from Canada

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre), points out something of interest to Director at e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Christopher Reckord (left), while Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist at Columbus Communications Jamaica Limited, Nicole Campbell, looks on. Occasion was an awards ceremony for Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) students who have excelled using the EduFocal online learning programme, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on July 1.

All Jamaicans Must Have Access to Technology – State Minister Robinson

13 years ago Culture

NYS to Roll Out New Programmes

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says that the National Youth Service (NYS) will be rolling out new strategies and programmes in the 2013/2014 financial year. The aim, she said, is to effectively meet the needs of the youth cohort. Some 12,000 young people will be targeted under the various initiatives. “We believe that our young people need...

13 years ago Finance & Public Service

Public Sector Workers Assured of Lump Sum on Retirement

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, is assuring public sector workers, particularly security groups, that there is no need to take the option of early retirement, in order to secure pension lump sum entitlements. “The reformed pension system, to come on stream in 2016, will preserve the lump sum entitlement. This government is...

13 years ago Tourism

JTB to Roll Out New Advertising Campaign October

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is slated to unveil a new advertising and promotional campaign in October, which is designed to strengthen Jamaica’s position as a premier tourism destination, and cement its place ahead of its competitors. Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, who made the disclosure during his 2013/14 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House on July...

13 years ago Tourism

Community Tourism Policy Being Finalised

Several community-based projects within the tourist industry are to be implemented this year, as the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment seeks to finalise the Community Tourism Policy. Making the disclosure during his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, July 2, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, said the Ministry is...

13 years ago Tourism

Online Tool Developed to Deepen Tourism Linkages

As part of the Government’s efforts to deepen the linkages between the tourism industry and the rest of the economy, an online tool has been developed for use by suppliers and buyers. Making the announcement during his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, July 2, portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, said the...

13 years ago Culture

UTECH Students’ Union to Embark on Youth Outreach Programme

The University of Technology (UTech) Students’ Union is to embark on a three-week Summer Outreach Programme titled, ‘Teach the Youth Outreach Programme 2013: Creating a Positive Impact Today on the Youth of Tomorrow’, from July 8 to 26. The annual programme, organized by the Director of Community Services in the Students’ Union, Jerome Graham, is in its 14th year and...

13 years ago Parliament

Contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral Debate by Minister, the Hon. Horace Dalley

Mr Speaker, my contribution to this 2013/14 Sectoral Debate comes two days after June 30th, the date of Jamaica’s first quarterly test under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Mr. Speaker, although the final information is not yet available, being so close to the end of the month, we are confident of success because...

13 years ago Parliament

Contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral Debate by Minister, the Hon. Wykeham McNeill

Mr. Speaker, I am extremely pleased to rise to make my contribution to the Sectoral Debate, and I would like to thank the Most Honourable Prime Minister for affording me the opportunity to serve in the capacity of Minister of Tourism and Entertainment. Congratulations to the Speaker, Clerk and the committed staff of the House for the good job you...