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State Minister, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the audience at the south-eastern region mega roadshow, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in Kingston, on January 30.

Labour Ministry Encourages Workers And Employers To Use LMIS

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is encouraging the use of its Labour Market Information System (LMIS) app and website by workers and employers. Speaking at the south-eastern region mega roadshow, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston...

President of the Nurses Association of Jamaica, Carmen Johnson (right), in conversation with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Bernadette Theodore-Gandi (second left), at the launch of the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, on January 31, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in Kingston. Others (from left) are: President of the Jamaica Midwives Association of Jamaica, Aseta Edwards Hamilton and Chief Nursing Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Patricia Ingram-Martin.

Health Ministry Commended For Global Initiative To Recognise Nurses And Midwives

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), speaks with Principal, Campion College, Grace Baston (left), at the school’s Magis Awards Ceremony, held on Thursday (January 30) at the school. Mr. Terrelonge delivered greetings at the event. At right is Chairman, Campion College Board of Management, Anton Thompson.

PHOTOS: State Minister Hon. Alando Terrelonge At Campion College Magis Awards Ceremony

Recipients of the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) scholarships and grants valued at more than $1 million, display their certificates at an awards ceremony held on January 30 at the Four Seasons Hotel, in St. Andrew.

National Irrigation Commission Gives Scholarships And Grants To Students

Business Development Specialist, Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Keisha Thomas (left), listens to Superintendent of Police, Velma Thomas-Gayle, of the Community Safety and Security Branch, during a policy forum, titled, ‘Safety and Security: Crime Prevention Through Social Intervention’, at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Old Hope Road campus in St. Andrew, on January 31.

Jamaicans Encouraged To Create Positive Learning Environments For Children

Principal Director for Energy in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technlogy, Firzroy Vidal, making his presentation at Thursday’s (January 30) Government Electrical Regulator (GER) stakeholders forum, held at the PCJ Auditorium in Kingston.

6 years ago Energy

Government Electrical Regulator Could Begin Operations This Year

The proposed Government Electrical Regulator (GER), which will govern the local electrical works industry, is expected to commence operations this year. Principal Director for Energy in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Fitzroy Vidal, says based on the extent of work advanced on most of the supporting engagements, it is “very likely” that the GER will come on...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Informtion, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), is presented with a copy of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Report on Violence Against Children by UNICEF Country Representative in Jamaica, Mariko Kagoshima. The presentation was made at the third in the ‘Dinner and Conversation’ series, hosted recently by the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. The event was held under the theme ‘Corporal Punishment or Positive Discipline: What to Do?’.

6 years ago Youth

Alternative Measures Must Be Used To Discipline Children – State Minister

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, is again encouraging persons who use corporal punishment to discipline children, to employ alternative measures, such as withdrawing certain privileges. He maintains that when acts of corporal punishment, such as beatings, are administered, these only serve to instil fear in children, adding that “we are damaging them psychologically [and] harming...

Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan (left), examines the model for the National Heroes Park Redevelopment and Government Campus Project, during the Houses of Parliament update meeting and tree-planting exercise at the National Heroes Park in Kingston on January 30. Also looking at the model are (from second left) President, Adventist Churches, Kingston and St. Thomas, Dr. Eric Nathan; Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Pearnel Charles; and Councillor Allman Town Division, Charmaine Daniels.

6 years ago Environment

Government Deliberate In Implementing Eco-Friendly And Sustainable Projects – Senator

Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan, says the Government is being strategic and deliberate in the design and implementation of eco-friendly and sustainable projects that will benefit all Jamaicans. “We were the ones who said no port at Goat Island; we were the ones who said we are going to ban single-use plastics and...

Chief Executive Officer, eGov Jamaica Limited, Maurice Barnes (right), makes a presentation at an information session, ‘GovTechTalk’, hosted by the company at its Old Hope Road address in Kingston, on Friday, January 31. At left is Head of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), Dr. Moniphia Hewling.

6 years ago Technology

eGov Jamaica Prepares For Transition

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), eGov Jamaica Limited, Maurice Barnes, says preparation by the agency to transition into its role as the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority of Jamaica is in the final phase. Speaking at the second in the series of GovTechTalk information sessions, held on Friday (January 31) at the company’s Old Hope Road address in Kingston, Mr....

Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter.

6 years ago National Security and Peace

PICA Continues To Improve Services

Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, says the entity continues to improve its products and services in order to save customers time and money. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Mr. Wynter noted that a number of changes have been undertaken over the last few years in response to international standards...

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, speaks at the Caribbean Public Financial Management Conference on Thursday (January 30) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston.

6 years ago Finance & Public Service

PIOJ Head Says Caribbean Countries Must Strengthen PFM System

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, says it is necessary for Caribbean countries to continue to strengthen their Public Financial Management (PFM) system, to enhance fiscal responsibility reporting and oversight as well as to manage budgetary resources effectively. Delivering the keynote address at the Caribbean Public Financial Management Conference on Thursday (January 30), at...

Executive Director of National Integrity Action (NIA), Professor Trevor Munroe

6 years ago Justice

JPs Urged To Serve With Integrity

Executive Director of National Integrity Action (NIA), Professor Trevor Munroe, is imploring the island’s Justices of the Peace (JPs) to carry out their duties with integrity. “For the Governor-General to commission you, you are required to be a person of unquestionable integrity, and I urge you to live up to that obligation. “Remember the National Pledge, because when we say...