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Former Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Public Relations Officer, and 2015 United Kingdom Chevening Scholarship awardee, Oroyo Eubanks (right, seated), interacts with youngsters from a 4H Club Summer Camp, who visited the agency’s head office, in Kingston, in July.

Jamaica Information Service Officer Awarded UK Chevening Scholarship

Broadcaster, and former public relations executive with the Government’s news agency, the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Oroyo Eubanks, is a talented young Jamaican who is driven by a desire to make a difference in whatever he undertakes, in order to...

Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew and Director, Justice Reform Implementation Unit (JRIU), Hon. Donna Parchment-Brown.

Justice Reform – A Process Of Major Transformation

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), shares a light moment with founder of the Maia Chung Autism and Disabilities Foundation, Maia Chung and Director of Down 2 Earth Productions, Shauna Fung Yee. Occasion was the launch of the foundation’s scholarship programme on August 26 at the Ministry in Kingston.

Education Ministry Takes Action to Identify Autism Early

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller Congratulates Beijing Athletes and Alia Atkinson

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (second right), shakes the hand of President of BMR Jamaica Wind Limited, Bruce Levy, after receiving the keys for a new Toyota Hilux Pickup, valued at $4.9 million, on August 20, at the Malvern Police Station, in St. Elizabeth. The vehicle will be used in the fight against praedial larceny. Looking on are Member of Parliament for South East St. Elizabeth, Richard Parchment (left) and Mayor of Black River, Everton Fisher.

Security Minister Commends Police Personnel in St. Elizabeth

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Accountant General’s Department Undergoing Modernization

The Accountant General’s Department (AGD), the central government body responsible for administering salaries and making most payments for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), has been modernizing its system to provide more efficient services. This engagement is being facilitated through a modernization programme, which it has been implementing since 2013, and is intended to revise the Department’s various units and processes,...

11 years ago National Security

Government Remains Committed to Combating Human Trafficking

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major General Stewart Saunders, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to safeguarding Jamaica against human trafficking. “The Government of Jamaica is fully cognizant of its obligations locally and internationally to do the utmost to combat human trafficking on all fronts,” he assures. The Permanent Secretary was speaking at the opening of a border...

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Jamaica Customs Agency Praised For Initiating Implementation of ASYCUDA

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is being lauded for moving to introduce the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) web-based application for its transactions, which is expected to yield significant cost savings and improved service delivery. Under the system, most paper intensive Customs processes will be replaced with online procedures, which will enable the JCA’s clients, including customs brokers and...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), greets President of BMR Jamaica Wind Limited, Bruce Levy, during the handing over ceremony for a new Toyota Hilux Pick-up, on August 20, at the Malvern Police Station in St. Elizabeth. The unit is a donation from BMR Jamaica Wind Limited to the parish

11 years ago National Security

Boost for Drive Against Praedial Larceny in St. Elizabeth

The fight against praedial larceny in St. Elizabeth received a major boost on August 20, when a new 2015 Toyota Hilux Pick-up, valued at $4.9 million, was handed over to the St. Elizabeth Agro Enforcement Team. The vehicle, which was presented by President of BMR Jamaica Wind Limited, Mr. Bruce Levy, at the Malvern Police Station, is expected to help...

Mickayla Rhule of Future Leaders Care and Learning Centre (centre), performs with her peers for those in attendance at the Early Childhood Commission’s back-to-school fair, held at Emancipation Park in New Kingston, on August 21. (FILE)

11 years ago Education

125,000 Early Childhood Students to Receive Breakfast and Lunch

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says come September, the Government will be providing breakfast and lunch for some 125,000 early childhood students daily. Speaking at the Early Childhood Commission’s back-to-school fair at Emancipation Park in New Kingston, on August 21, the Minister said this programme is expected to cost the Government at least $200 million yearly. The Minister told...

Head of the European Union’s (EU) Section of Economics, Social Development and Trade, Achim Schaffert (centre), is in light discussion with Second Vice President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), Raymond Eytle (left), and Director of Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Karl Wedderburn (right). This was prior to the start of the Jamaican leg of the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) National Bipartite Meeting, yesterday (August 20), at the Jamaica Employers’ Federation in Kingston.

11 years ago Labour

EU Pleased With Progress of Regional Social Dialogue Project

A regional social dialogue project, aimed at strengthening cooperation among Caribbean governments, labour, and business, has received commendation from its European funder. The three-year €1,715,000 (US$ 2 million) project, which got underway in February, is designed to build capacity in the 15 member states of the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM), to ensure that the voice of business and labour is heard...

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

ODPEM and Response Partners in Standby Mode as Hurricane Danny Strengthens

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), in collaboration with the Meteorological Service of Jamaica is maintaining a state of vigilance, while reviewing the country’s readiness as Hurricane Danny strengthens and moves closer to the Caribbean. Information from the National Hurricane Center at 2:00 pm had the center of Hurricane Danny located near latitude 14.3N 48.6W or about...