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Work Progressing on Jacob’s Hut Bridge in Clarendon

The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that the foundation for the Jacob’s Hut bridge in Clarendon has been completed as part of ongoing works to repair the structure. Senior Communications and Customer Services Officer, NWA, Ramona Lawson, told JIS...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, makes her contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 9.

Social Security Ministry Improving Facilities

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), interacts with students at the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) transitional exercise, held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica Bethel Temple, Kingston Gardens, on July 10. The ESP is an early intervention programme for young children (0-6 years) with various types of developmental disabilities. A total of 60 students graduated from the ESP, 50 of whom will be matriculating to primary special education and 10 students to the regular school system.

PHOTOS: Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson at Early Stimulation Programme Graduation

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), greets outgoing Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Eric Khant, who visited the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (July 10), to say farewell.

PHOTOS: Outgoing Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Jamaica Meets with Dr. Chang

Regional Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Marcelene Wheatle, addresses staff at 24-7 Intouch, at Freeport, Montego Bay, St. James, during the launch of the company’s corporate wellness programme, on Wednesday, July 3.

WRHA Wants More Companies to Establish Health and Wellness Programmes

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

STATIN to Conduct Crime Victimisation Survey from September to November

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) will be conducting the Jamaica National Crime Victimisation Survey (JNCVS) between September and November 2019 to gather people’s perception of public safety and the criminal justice system. The survey will allow for a better understanding of people’s views of safety in their communities, their confidence in law-enforcement agencies, and the socio-demographic details of the...

President, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton, addresses the organisation’s 124th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday (July 10), at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon.

7 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

JAS to Launch Young Farmers’ Association

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) has announced plans to launch a Young Farmers’ Association that will be geared towards supporting youth who want to pursue a career in agriculture. President of the JAS, Lenworth Fulton, said that the objective is to “better attract that age cohort among our farmers, a very important group, especially in terms of our drive to...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, interacts with ‘Bob’ the robot at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) booth, during the Global Adventist Internet Network (GAIN) Conference at the Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 4.

7 years ago Technology

Four More Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Coming

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that four more free public Wi-Fi hotspots will be established by the end of 2021. They will add to the seven locations across the island where public Wi-Fi has already been installed “where persons can connect while they are on the go,” she noted. Mrs. Williams was addressing the opening...

Nurse Practitioners participate in the Nurse Practitioners 66th National Seminar, at the Royalton White Sands in Trelawny, on Wednesday, July 10.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Legislative Framework for NPs to Practise Far Advanced

Acting Deputy Chief Nursing Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Saidie Williams-Allen, says the legislative framework for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to practise in Jamaica is far advanced. Speaking at the Nurse Practitioners 66th National Seminar at the Royalton White Sands in Trelawny on July 10, she said the Ministry recognises the value and contribution that NPs have been...

7 years ago LabourSectoral Debate 2019/2020Social Security

PATH Disburses $5.3 Billion

During the 2018/2019 financial year, the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) disbursed $5.3 billion to more than 130,000 families or 340,000 beneficiaries. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, during her contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July 9. She also informed that since June...

7 years ago LabourSectoral Debate 2019/2020Social Security

National Minimum Wage Commission to Consult Public

The National Minimum Wage Commission is to engage the public in consultations on the minimum wage. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 9. On the advice of the National Minimum Wage Commission last year, the Government approved an increase...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, delivers the keynote address at the closing ceremony for the Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce Child Labour (CLEAR II) Project, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, in Kingston on Wednesday (July 10). The CLEAR II Project was launched on June 26 last year. The project sought to help reduce child labour in Jamaica.

7 years ago LabourYouth

Labour Ministry to Publish Work List to Protect Children

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the Light and Hazardous Work List will be published shortly. The list outlines specific activities that children are restricted from participating in, so as to prevent them from engaging in hazardous work. Speaking at the closing ceremony for the Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce Child Labour (CLEAR II) Project,...