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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), emphasises a point during the discussion segment of the Destination Experience Masters of Industry Reception, which was held at the Mercedes Benz showroom on South Camp Road in Kingston on April 5. Listening is Dean Emeritus at the New York University's Stern School of Business, Peter Blair Henry.

Finance Minister Calls for Increased Domestic Investments

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says there is a need for greater levels of local investments, in order to sustain Jamaica’s economic growth. “We have had a lot of foreign investment, but I...

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), speaking with Government Senator and GraceKennedy Limited Chief Executive Officer, Don Wehby, during the launch of the Eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Tangible Outcomes Expected from Diaspora Conference

Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (second left), officially opens the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Harbour View branch, on Saturday (April 6). Sharing the occasion are: Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), and (from left) Restaurants of Jamaica (RoJ) Managing Director, Mark Myers, and Marketing Director, Tina Matalon (right).

Minister Shaw Welcomes Planned Expansion of Restaurants of Jamaica’s Operations

Restaurants of Jamaica Lauded for Contributing to Economic Growth

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), shares a light moment with (from left) Jamaica 4-H Clubs Executive Director, Dr. Ronald Blake, and Chairman, Hidran McKulskie, during the organisation’s National Achievement Expo at the Denbigh Agricultural Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, on April 5.

Cabinet Receives Agriculture Ministry Submission Regarding AMC Complex

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), and students demonstrate their fitness during the official launch of National School Moves Day at Eltham High School in St. Catherine on April 5.

7 years ago Health & WellnessYouth

Nation’s Children Encouraged to Safeguard their Health

The nation’s children are being encouraged to take steps to safeguard their health. This urging comes from State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, who notes that a significant number of persons are falling victim to unhealthy lifestyles. He contended that if children resort to taking care of their bodies, they will practise healthy...

Health Minister, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right, standing), observes as Consultant, Ophthalmology Department, Kingston Public Hospital, Dr. Michelle Leighton (standing left) removes a protective gauze from the eye of Anthony Cooke’s (left seated), who benefitted from the services of the ‘Bright Journey’ Eye Care Medical Mission of the People’s Republic of China. Occasion was a ceremony at the KPH on April 5 to mark the Mission’s visit to Jamaica at this year. Others from (second left. standing) are: representative of the Mission, Zhaoyang Meng; Senior Advisor, National Health Commission of China, Madam Cui Li; and Mission beneficiary, Ethel Mills.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Work Under Way to Develop National Eye Health Plan

Work is under way by the technical working group developing the Government’s proposed national eye health plan. The group was established in 2017 by Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, to provide policy and strategic direction for the prevention of blindness and visual impairment, in keeping with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Universal Eye Health Global Action Plan. “The...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), accepts a gift from World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova (left), during the launch of the KingstOOn animation festival at the University of Technology (UTech) on Friday (April 5). Sharing the moment is World Bank Co-Task Team Leader for the Youth Employment in the Digital Animation Industry Project and Operations Officer, World Bank, Karlene Francis.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentTechnology

Jamaica Ripe for Investment in Animation – Senator Charles Jr

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says Jamaica is well positioned to benefit from the lucrative global animation industry. He said that the country is ripe for “early stage” investment options. “While we still have some way to go, Jamaica has been steadily advancing to claim a stake...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right); Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU) in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Maria Thompson Walters; and Vice President of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), Danny Roberts, at the launch of the Public Sector Debate competition on March 14, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Public Sector Debate Competition Semi-Final April 9

The Public Sector Debate Competition is down to the last four teams, which will compete for a spot in the April 25 grand final. The remaining four teams – Ministry of National Security, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Trelawny Municipal Corporation and Victoria Jubilee Hospital – will next meet in the semi-final round on Tuesday, April 9, at the Jamaica Conference...

7 years ago Technology

KingstOOn Animation Festival Kicks Off with Pitch Boot Camp

Five teams of local animators have benefited from training to effectively pitch their business ideas to potential investors. The teams, comprised of four persons each, participated in a two-day booth camp on April 3 and 4 at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in Papine, St. Andrew, at the 2019 KingstOOn animation festival. The training covered pitch preparation and presentation,...

7 years ago Education

Students’ Loan Bureau Projects Disbursement of $5.2 Billion

Approximately $5.2 billion in Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) tertiary education funding support is projected for disbursement to eligible applicants this year. According to the 2019/20 Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, the figure is $251 million more than the sum for the Student Revolving Loan Fund (SRLF) during the 2018/19 fiscal year. The document indicates that sources for...

Acting Senior Director for Business Services at the National Land Agency (NLA), Nicole Hayles, provides details about the new queue management system, ‘Qme’, and the Online Surveyor Search Request Service (OSSRS) at a JIS Think Tank on April 2.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentJIS Think Tank

NLA Launches New Services to Enhance Customer Experience

The National Land Agency (NLA) has launched a queue management system and an Online Surveyor Search Request Service (OSSRS), which are aimed at enhancing customer service delivery. The queue management service, dubbed ‘Qme’ is in place at the Land Titles Division. It is aimed at reducing wait time, better enabling customers to plan their day. The service is being implemented...