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Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Milverton Reynolds (left) accepts a plaque from DBJ Chairman, Paul B. Scott, during the official launch of the Caribbean Alternative Investment Association (CARAIA) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on November 15.

Caribbean Alternative Investment Association Launched

A new entity has been launched aimed at fostering development of the local and regional alternative investment industry. The not-for-profit entity, dubbed the Caribbean Alternative Investment Association (CARAIA), will promote expansion of private equity, venture capital, real estate, private capital,...

bPrime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Chief Executive Officer of MegaMart Wholesale Club, Gassan Azan Jr. (left) at the superstore’s 20th anniversary long-service awards ceremony on Monday (November 18), at AC Hotel by Marriott in New Kingston. Looking on is the hotel’s general manager, Koen Hietbrink.

Gov’t Moves To Monetise Brand Jamaica

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), purchases a shirt from students from Greater Portmore High School, Shay Morrison (right) and Cauren Anderson, at the Global Entrepreneurship Week Social Enterprise Expo, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, on Monday (November 18).

Code Of Ethics Being Developed To Assist Social Enterprises

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw.

Farmers To Benefit From Tourism Boom

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (holding his Pioneer Award plaque), with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith (to his right), at the RJRGLEANER Hospitality Jamaica Awards ceremony on November 15, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James. Sharing the moment are team members from the Ministry of Tourism.

Increase In Cruise Ship Arrivals Projected

Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ) Marketing Specialist, Cheryl Neufville-Crooks, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on Monday, November 18.

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

14,000 More Jobs Expected In Local Outsourcing Industry

Jamaica’s Global Services Sector (GSS) is projecting 14,000 additional jobs in the local outsourcing industry by March 2020. Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ) Marketing Specialist, Cheryl Neufville-Crooks, made the projection while addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on Monday, November 18. Mrs. Neufville-Crooks, who is tasked...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at the International Men

6 years ago Gender AffairsVision 2030Youth

More Men Needed As Mentors For At-Risk Male Adolescents

A call is being made for more men to be mentors for at-risk male adolescents in Jamaica. The mentors are required for an upcoming mentorship programme, #Mentorme2020, an initiative of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, a division of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport. Speaking at this year’s International Men’s Day (IMD) church service at Fellowship Tabernacle in...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), grooms the hair of an elderly resident of the St. Elizabeth Infirmary, during the staging of the Ministry’s second annual Volunteer Day held at the facility in Santa Cruz on Friday (November 15).

6 years ago Community

Residents Of St. Elizabeth Infirmary Pampered On Volunteer Day

Residents of the St. Elizabeth Infirmary were treated to a day of pampering during the second annual Volunteer Day staged by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on the grounds of the facility in Santa Cruz on Friday (November 15). As part of the day’s activities, residents of the infirmary were given manicures, pedicures, hair grooming and massages....

Acting Vector Control Coordinator for Westmoreland, Sasharna Matalie.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Westmoreland Health Department Warns Over 200 Non-Compliant Residents

The Westmoreland Health Department has issued more than 200 warning notices to persons failing to comply with instructions to destroy mosquito breeding sites on their properties. The notices were issued by vector-control workers subsequent to the activation of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ enhanced mosquito-control programme in August. The action is in keeping with the Department’s ramped-up efforts to...

6 years ago InformationYouth

CPFSA To Observe World Day For The Prevention Of Child Abuse Nov. 19

On Tuesday, November 19, the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), will join the rest of the world in observing World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse and the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Jamaica adopted the Convention 28 years ago. Several activities have been organised for the day,...

Chief Executive Officer of eGov Jamaica Limited, Maurice Barnes, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

6 years ago JIS Think TankTechnology

eGov Jamaica Limited Driving Digital Government Framework Facilitation

Chief Executive Officer of eGov Jamaica Limited, Maurice Barnes, says the entity is spearheading initiatives to facilitate a digital government framework where major services can be accessed by citizens via online platforms. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Mr. Barnes explained that the idea is to allow citizens to become more connected with government service delivery...