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University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the UWI Open Campus Dr. Luz Longsworth, speaking at first anniversary ‘Women of Courage’ luncheon for the charity organization, Sarah’s Children, at the S Hotel in Montego Bay, St James, on March 7.

Women in Leadership Encouraged to Assist Aspirants Hindered By Gender Inequality

Women in leadership are being encouraged to assist other females who are pursuing this goal, but have been hindered by gender inequality. This urging comes from University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the UWI Open...

Consumer Affairs Commission Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank forum on March 8.

CAC Partnering With MDAs on Health and Financial Wellness Campaign

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking at an International Women’s Day Breakfast Forum at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on March 8. The event was jointly hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), and Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) under the theme: ‘Breaking Through to Next-Level Gender Equality in the Jamaican Workplace’.

Gov’t Remains Committed to Gender Equality

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), peruses a document along with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan, prior to the start of Friday’s (March 8) Government of Jamaica (GoJ)/IMF joint press conference at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston for the Fifth IMF Precautionary Stand-By Arrangement (PSBA) Review.

Jamaica Meets All Targets Under Fifth IMF PSBA Review

Gov’t Remains Committed To Gender Equalitty

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange. (FILE)

7 years ago Gender Affairs

Minister Grange Pays Tribute to Remarkable Cynthia Thompson

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced expressed sadness at the passing of Olympian, Dr Cynthia Thompson. Minister’s Statement follows: “I am very sad at the passing of Dr Cynthia Thompson. On this day when we celebrated our women and their achievement, Cynthia Thompson was in our hearts. “Over the course of her remarkable,...

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), presents a gift basket to Acting Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Julia Davis Buckle, during at an International Women’s Day symposium at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on March 8. Looking on at is Director of Policy and Research at the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Coburn Robinson.

7 years ago Gender Affairs

Parliamentary Committee Proposes Recommendations to Curb Domestic Violence

A Joint Select Committee of Parliament has submitted recommendations from a review of four critical pieces of legislations, which are intended to provide women and children with greater against domestic violence. These are: the Domestic Violence Act, Offences against the Persons Act, Child Care and Protection Act, and Sexual Offences Act. Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange,...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Carol Palmer (right), greets Chair, National Religious Media Commission, Rev. Dr. Patricia Holness, during the National Integrity Action’s International Women’s Day Leadership Roundtable forum at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (March 8).

7 years ago Gender Affairs

More Women Encouraged to Aspire Towards Leadership

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Carol Palmer, is encouraging more Jamaican women to aspire towards leadership. This, she said, is imperative in the multi-stakeholder approach to creating a more balanced society with men occupying those positions. The Permanent Secretary further encouraged women to take steps to empower themselves to this end and accommodate their male...

Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on March 8.

7 years ago CommerceIndustry

Several Activities to Mark Consumer Rights Day

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will be observing World Consumer Rights Day 2019 on Friday, March 15, with several activities across the island. The theme for this year’s celebration is: ‘Become a Responsible Consumer: Empower Yourself’. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on March 8, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, noted that the...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (front row, centre); and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (front row, right), were part of a Jamaican delegation, which met with senior executives from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) in Kingston last week, headed by Chief Executive Officer of Royal Caribbean International, Michael Bayley (front row, 2nd left); and Associate Vice President, Global Public Relations for Royal Caribbean International, Tracy Quan (front row, left). In the back row, from left are: Senior Adviser/Strategist in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright; RCCL

7 years ago Labour

Royal Caribbean Wants More Jamaican Workers

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says senior executives of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL), the second largest cruise company in the world, have advised that they are in need of more Jamaican workers. Minister Robinson was part of a delegation, led by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, which hosted a high-level team from RCCL...

Chief Technical Director for Water and Housing in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Doreen Prendergast (left), breaks ground for the Genesis Manor Housing Development in Goshen, St. Elizabeth, recently. Also participating (from second left) are: Basil Waite, representing Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Evon Redman; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nawe Property Development Company Limited, Howard Ewan; General Manager, Jamaica Mortgage Bank, Courtney Wynter; and community member, Delroy Slowley.

7 years ago Housing

JMB Partners with Company to Undertake Housing Development in Goshen, St. Elizabeth

The Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB) has partnered with Nawe Property Development Company Limited for the construction of the ‘Genesis Manor’ housing development in Goshen, St. Elizabeth. The 91/2-acre development will comprise 30 detached 2-bedroom/1-bathroom units on 1,338 sq. ft. of land each. “We have partnered with Nawe Construction to do this development and we hope that it will bring some...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, announces the Revenue Measures for the financial year 2019/20, as he opens the 2019/20 Budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 7. Seated from left are: Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams.

7 years ago Budget 2019/2020EducationYouth

Gov’t Increases Support for Students Under PATH

The Government has increased allocation to the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), which will expand support for students at various levels of the education system. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, as he opened the 2019/20 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 7. He...