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Bauxite Community Development Programme Project Coordinator at the Jamaica Bauxite Institute, Clarence Osbourne, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on March 12.

JBI to Undertake Phase 7 of Bauxite Community Development Programme

The Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) is preparing to enter Phase Seven of the Bauxite Community Development Programme (BCDP). This was disclosed by BCDP Project Coordinator, Clarence Osbourne, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (March 12). He explained that under...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), shares pleasantries with Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Executive Director, Dr. Andrew Spencer (left), and Director General in the Tourism Ministry, Carole Guntley, during a ceremony to announce the 2018 Tourism Service Excellence Awards finalists, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday (March 12).

Government and UWI Discuss Further Training for Tourism Workers

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, emphasises a point while addressing a ceremony to announce the 2018 Tourism Service Excellence Awards (TSEA) finalists, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (March 12).

Tourism Pension Scheme to be Completed Shortly

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw (centre), emphasises a point during a press conference at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices in St. Andrew on March 12. Listening are Minister without Portfolio, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left); and Minister of State, Hon. Floyd Green.

Gov’t Ramps Up Activities to Combat Illegal Fishing

President of the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ), Gloria Henry (second right) addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, where she provided details about next month's Outsource2Jamaica Symposium and Expo. Looking on are (l-r) Programme Director for the Global Services Sector Project, Marjorie Straw; Chief People Officer at itelBPO Smart Solutions, Michelle Yeo; and Director at Cable and Wireless (C&W) Business with responsibility for the BPO and Hospitality, Andrew Fazio.

Outsource2Jamaica in Support of BPO Growth

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left) listens to Liguanea Preparatory School student, Alexa Cox (second left), during the Commonwealth Day celebrations at King’s House on Monday (March 11). Also listening are Special Adviser to the Governor-General, Ambassador Burchell Whiteman (second right); and Youth Ambassador, RCS, Romario Simpson.

7 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica has Benefited from Being Part of the Commonwealth – Charles Jr.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says that since Jamaica became a member of the Commonwealth in 1962, the nation has benefited from fruitful cooperation in a number of areas. He cited support in accessing climate change financing, youth leadership and empowerment, trade competitiveness, education, among others. “Jamaica is grateful for the...

Director of Economics at the Caribbean Development Bank (CBD), Dr. Justin Ram, addresses the High Level Symposium for Transport Ministers of the Caribbean Region, held recently at the Iberostar Hotel in Rose Hall, St. James.

7 years ago Finance & Public ServiceTransport

CDB Official Hails Jamaica Junior Market as Model for Financing Blue Economy

Director of Economics at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Justin Ram, says Jamaica’s Junior Stock Exchange (JSE) stands as a blueprint for how countries across the region could utilise the stock market in raising capital to support the blue economy. He said that a blended finance approach may be adopted in the initial stages of development, involving the private...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (second left), peruses the new handbook for school Boards at a training workshop for principals and Board chairs hosted by the National College for Education Leadership (NCEL)/National Council on Education (NCE) at the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny on Monday (March 12). Others (from left) are Executive Director of the NCE, Merris Murray; Chairman of the Teachers’ Services Commission and Custos of St. James, Conrad Pitkin; and Director and Principal of NCEL, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton.

7 years ago EducationYouth

Seven-Year Secondary-School Programme a Game Changer – Dr. McLean

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, says the introduction of a full seven-year secondary school programme “is a serious game changer for education in Jamaica”. She explained that the programme grants sixth-form students the opportunity to leave grade 13 with an associate degree and enables them to move into a tertiary institution to...

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fifth left) and Lady Allen (sixth left), with members of the Diplomatic Corps following a cocktail reception and State dinner at King’s House on February 22, 2018. Also pictured is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (fourth left).

7 years ago Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Ministry Hosts Annual Diplomatic Week

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will host its annual Diplomatic Week from Tuesday, March 12 to Friday, March 15. The week will be celebrated under the theme ‘Building Stronger Partnerships for Sustainable Development’. Activities will commence on March 12, when eight newly appointed Heads of Mission will present copies of their credentials to the Minister of Foreign...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, engages with Attorney M. Georgia Gibson Henlin, just before delivering the main address at the Henlin Gibson Henlin’s inaugural ‘Women in Law Jamaica’ conference at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Friday (March 8) under the theme ‘Celebrating Trailblazing Women in Law – Be Inspired’.

7 years ago Gender AffairsPrime Minister

Gov’t Pursuing Gender Equity for Inclusive Growth – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is pursuing gender equity as a condition for inclusive socio-economic growth and development. As such, he said that many of the policy initiatives coming out of the 2019/20 Budget presentation will have significant impact for women, particularly those in the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector. Mr. Holness was...

Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley (left); and Senior Advisor/Strategist in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright (centre), converse with Chief Executive Officer of Royal Caribbean International, Michael Bayley, during a meeting in Kingston last week.

7 years ago TourismTransport

Ian Fleming Airport Expansion Deemed Pivotal to Tourism Growth

Chief Communications Strategist and Advisor in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright, says ongoing development of the Ian Fleming International Airport in Boscobel, St. Mary, will greatly enhance the tourism fortunes for the parish and neighbouring St. Ann. He told JIS News that the airport, formerly known as the Boscobel Aerodrome, will ensure easier access to hotels, villas and guest...

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Pearnel Charles (right) with (from left): Foreign Services Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Aliecia Taylor; Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Representatives, Phillip Paulwell; Prefect, Vauxhall High School, Tajay Malcolm; Deputy Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie A. Curtis; and Deputy Head Girl, Vauxhall High School, Charlecia Robinson. Occasion was a Commonwealth Day youth consultation held on March 11 at the school in Kingston.

7 years ago Foreign Affairs

Commonwealth a Testament to the Principle of Connectivity – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the Commonwealth as a testament to the principle of connectivity among nation states. “We are connected through the shared interests of making our nations prosperous,” he said. “We are bound by our collective commitment to the core values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law,” he added, in a...