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Managing Director at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, addresses the virtual stakeholder sensitisation session for the Rural Economic Development Initiative, Phase II (REDI II), held Wednesday (September 23).
Managing Director at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, addresses the virtual stakeholder sensitisation session for the Rural Economic Development Initiative, Phase II (REDI II), held Wednesday (September 23).

Stakeholders take part in sensitisation session for REDI II

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) hosted a virtual stakeholder sensitisation session for the Rural Economic Development Initiative, Phase II (REDI II) yesterday (September 23). REDI II, which aims to improve both the Agricultural and Tourism sectors, has as its...
Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation (JDIC) Chief Executive Officer, Antoinette McKain, addresses the JDIC’s recent digital town hall to outline details about the increased deposit insurance coverage limit for member financial institutions, and launch the supporting public education awareness campaign, dubbed ‘You’ve Been Upgraded’.
Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation (JDIC) Chief Executive Officer, Antoinette McKain, addresses the JDIC’s recent digital town hall to outline details about the increased deposit insurance coverage limit for member financial institutions, and launch the supporting public education awareness campaign, dubbed ‘You’ve Been Upgraded’.

JDIC heightens public awareness about increased deposit insurance coverage
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), addresses management and staff of the Seprod Group of Companies in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, on September 22. With Minister (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita (left), and Group Chief Executive Officer of the company, Richard Pandohie.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), addresses management and staff of the Seprod Group of Companies in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, on September 22. With Minister (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita (left), and Group Chief Executive Officer of the company, Richard Pandohie.

Health Minister encourages companies not to close if COVID-19 is detected
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen.
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen.

Consumer Affairs Commission conducting survey of retailed sanitisation and hygiene products
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (File Photo)
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (File Photo)

Tourism Awareness Week to focus on Rural Development

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a virtual press conference on Tuesday (September 22).
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

First field hospital to be commissioned shortly

The first of four field hospitals being established to provide 152 additional bed spaces to facilitate the treatment of persons with coronavirus (COVID-19) will be commissioned into service shortly. This was announced by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who noted that this initial 40-bed facility, which was provided in collaboration with the United States Government,...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a digital press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22.
Education

Private school teachers to receive salary support

Teachers and support staff at private schools will benefit from financial assistance from the Government to help cushion the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the announcement during a digital press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22. She said that the request...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, clarifies a matter while addressing a digital press conference on Monday (Sept. 22).
Coronavirus

PM implores greater personal responsibility in halting COVID-19 spread

As the country grapples with the community transmission phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is imploring Jamaicans to exercise greater personal responsibility in helping to slow the spread of the virus. “It is not a fatalistic phase; it’s not a phase in which we say we throw up our hands [and] give up… ....
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) and Director of Operations at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Aretha McFarlane, cut the ribbon at the handover ceremony for a new garbage truck at the NSWMA office in Kingston, on September 23. Sharing the moment (from left) are Executive Director of the NSWMA, Audley Gordon; Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Omar Sweeney; and Senior Pastor at Webster Memorial Church, Rev. Carlyle Astor.
Local Government

JSIF hands over garbage truck to NSWMA

Garbage collection in the Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited region, which covers Trelawny, Hanover, Westmoreland and St. James, should be improved, as the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) handed over a new garbage truck today (September 23). The truck was presented to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) by JSIF, through its Integrated Community Development Project...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22.
EducationInformationYouth

Gov’t to Spend $1.7 Billion to Purchase Tablets, Laptops for Students

The Government will be spending $1.7 billion to provide electronic devices, including tablets and laptop computers for some students at the primary and secondary levels. Speaking at a digital press briefing on September 22, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, said students from grades four to six and 10 to 13 will receive devices. “It was agreed...
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Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, emphasises a point at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Commerce

Consumers Encouraged to use Options to Shop Safely

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging consumers to utilise the various options available to do their regular shopping safely as the country deals with the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking on the JIS Television programme, ‘Get the Facts’, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, said in order to minimise outdoor activities, consumers should ensure they...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22.
EducationTechnology

Training of Teachers in online Learning Management System ongoing

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the training of teachers in the online learning management system continues. Speaking at a digital press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22, she noted that more than 20,000 teachers have already been trained. She said that the process remains ongoing through local...
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