The Human Employment and Resource Training (HEART) Trust/National Training Agency (NTA) is accepting applications for one of its Legacy programmes – the Graduate Work Experience Programme (GWEP) – which was formerly implemented under the National Youth Service (NYS). Speaking with JIS News, Acting Senior Director of Community Service at HEART Trust/NTA, Ronique Rhoden, said the programme is targeting 500 graduates...

The National Water Sector Policy and Implementation Plan 2019 is to be tabled in Parliament soon. Director, Water Monitoring, Water Policy and Monitoring Branch, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (Water Division), Talia Gibson, said the policy is an update of the 2014 water sector policy and embodies the Vision 2030 National Development Plan for Water. Speaking at the...

President of the Jamaica Animation Nation Network (JANN), Kevin Jackson, says training and capacity building are integral to the growth and development of the animation sector. He noted that JANN, through partnership with Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and the Youth Employment in Digital and Animated Industries (YEDAI) programme, has facilitated workshops and various training sessions to boost the creative sector....

The Government is advancing plans to combat the effects of drought, particularly in vulnerable communities. The interventions are intended to ensure an effective monitoring programme is in place and facilitate the development of long-term plans to address the issue. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation,Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has emphasised that “water...

President of the Jamaica Animation Nation Network (JANN), Kevin Jackson, says the future is looking bright for the animation sector, due to the increased demand for local professionals in the field, exposure to international markets, and initiatives being undertaken to develop the creative economy. Speaking with JIS News, Mr. Jackson noted that participation at various workshops and festivals overseas has...

The labour market in the real estate, renting and business activities industry has accounted for much of the increase in employment during the past 12 months. This was disclosed by Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy, during STATIN’s press conference to release the March 2019 Consumer Price Index and the January 2019 Labour Force Survey, at the...

Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy, has announced that in January 2019, Jamaica achieved a new record-low unemployment rate of eight per cent. “After record-low unemployment rates of 8.4 per cent in July and 8.7 per cent in October 2018, the unemployment in January 2019 declined to a new low of eight per cent. This was a...