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Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy, outlining details of STATIN’s October 2020 Labour Force Survey during Wednesday’s (January 20) quarterly digital briefing.

Labour Force At 1,155,800 As At October 2020

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that the number of persons comprising the employed labour force, as at October 2020, totalled 1,155,800. This is 92,600 or 7.4 per cent lower than the 1,248,400 recorded for the corresponding period...

Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy, speaks at STATIN’s quarterly digital briefing on Wednesday (January 20).

Inflation Of 6.4% For Calendar 2020

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday's (Jan. 20) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

$104.2 Million Contract Awarded For Delivery Of ICT Equipment Under Alternative Pathway Programme

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on January 19.

Jamaica Now Compliant Or Largely Compliant With 27 FATF 40 Recommendations

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on January 19.

Gov’t Cuts Spending By $3.5 Billion

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), in discussion with Ann Marie Mowatt Carby (right), one of 30 persons who have joined the Ministry

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Reach Out Rangers For COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme

The Ministry of Health & Wellness has assigned the first set of Reach Out Rangers to its COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme, to assist community members who are facing psychosocial challenges. Speaking at a virtual graduation for 30 persons, Wednesday (January 20), portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said another 50 personnel will also be added. He noted that...

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Which Inflation Rate Does BOJ Target?

On Friday, 15 January 2021, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) published its bulletin for the Consumer Price Index for December 2020. In this report, it was noted that, for calendar year 2020, the inflation rate was 6.4 per cent. The same release by STATIN also noted that the point-to-point inflation rate as at December 2020 was 5.2 per cent....

General Manager of Aeronautical Telecommunications Ltd. (AEROTEL), Howard Armstrong.

5 years ago Transport

AEROTEL Far Advanced In Development Of LRDC

Aeronautical Telecommunications Ltd. (AEROTEL) is far advanced in the development of its Learning Resource and Development Centre (LRDC), which is expected to be launched on April 1. In an interview with JIS News, General Manager of AEROTEL, Howard Armstrong, said that the LRDC, which is the entity’s latest initiative, will simulate all aspects of the Communication Navigational Surveillance environment. “Our...

Chairman and Consultant Cardiologist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Andrene Chung (right), addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (January 20). Also participating in the ‘Think Tank’ is Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Mrs. Deborah Chen.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Foundation Calls On Jamaicans To Get Screened For Heart Disease

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica is urging Jamaicans to heed the warnings to get screened for heart disease, based on the adverse effects that COVID-19 could have on the organ. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (January 20), Chairman and Consultant Cardiologist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Andrene Chung, explained some of the findings from studies that...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) receives copies of the book

5 years ago Education

UWI Donates ‘Voices Of The Pelican’ For Sixth-Form Students

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, has donated over 500 copies of the book ‘Voices of the Pelican’ to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Education, for islandwide distribution to sixth-form students. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, accepted the publications from the Curator of the UWI Museum, Dr. Shani Roper, at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle location in...

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Leslie Harrow, says the ODPEM will be engaging and empowering youth to take the lead in earthquake and tsunami awareness. The organisation started their annual Earthquake and Tsunami Awareness Campaign on January 11 under the theme ‘Reimagining Earthquake Safety to Build Resilience’.

5 years ago Local Government

Jamaicans Responding More Positively To Disaster Preparedness Efforts

Jamaicans are responding more positively to disaster preparedness efforts, says Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Leslie Harrow. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Mr. Harrow said that the culture of preparedness seems to be “catching on,” and persons are more receptive to the ODPEM’s awareness and training programmes. “Persons are recognising...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday

5 years ago Information

Gov’t To Implement Public Investment Management Information System

The Government is moving to improve the monitoring of projects though the implementation of a web-enabled Public Investment Management Information System. Cabinet has given approval for the award of a US$997,608.69 contract to Cambridge Resources International Incorporated for the design, supply and installation of the system. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during Wednesday’s...