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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses Friday’s (March 8) Restorative Practices certificate ceremony held at Campion College in St. Andrew.

Persons Trained in Restorative Justice Urged to Become Advocates

The more than 8,000 participants across 200 schools who have been trained in restorative justice (RJ) are being encouraged to become advocates for the conflict resolution method in their schools and wider communities. “I’m going to beg everyone, please get...

Executive Director for the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Ansari Hosein.

CARDI Urges Greater Use of Technology in Coconut Industry

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) logo.

Persons Invited to be Trained as Tour Guides

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks during Friday’s (March 8) internal stakeholders launch for the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston. At left is Biennial Conference Chair, and President and Chief Executive Officer, VM Group, Courtney Campbell.

10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference Slated for June 16-19 in Montego Bay

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, interacts with students and staff at the Montego Bay High School for Girls in St. James, on Friday (March 8), as part of the Government’s School Mental Health Literacy Programme and the #DoYourShare mental health campaign.

Health Minister Highlights Importance of Mental Wellness and Stress Management

Assistant General Manager for Compliance Management at the National Housing Trust, Dameon McNally.

2 years ago CommerceHousingIndustryInvestment

NHT Stages Third Compliance Engagement and Mobilisation Session for Entrepreneurs

Several micro, small and medium-sized business operators in Kingston and St. Andrew benefited from the National Housing Trust’s third Compliance Engagement and Mobilisation Session (Compliance 365) at Mandela Park in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew, on Thursday (March 7). NHT Assistant General Manager for Compliance, Dameon McNally, said the session is pivotal to the entity’s thrust to improve compliance among members...

Chairman of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott (first row, centre), along with other Councillors at the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation, share a photo opportunity following the swearing-in ceremony held at Emancipation Square in Spanish Town on Thursday (March 7).

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St. Catherine Councillors Ready to Serve Communities

Newly elected councillors of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation say they are eager to take on the task of building their respective divisions and advocating for improved services for residents. The local representatives were installed into office on Thursday (March 7) at the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation in Spanish Town, following the February 26 Local Government Elections. First-time councillor for...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), in dialogue with Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Amber Group, Ambassador Dushyant Savadia, on arrival for the launch of the Amber UTech Launchpad at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in Papine, St. Andrew, on March 6. Accompanying them are President of UTech, Dr. Kevin Brown (left) and Pro Chancellor of UTech, Aldrick McNab (right).

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Hundreds of MSMEs Benefit from BIGEE Programme

Some 1,335 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have so far benefited from the Boosting Innovation Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (BIGEE) programme. The US$25-million project forms part of the Government’s thrust to support a sustained and robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in Jamaica, thereby boosting the country’s economic growth. It is financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IBD) and executed by the...

New Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking during Thursday’s (March 7) swearing-in ceremony at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square, St. James.

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Councillor Richard Vernon Sworn in as Montego Bay’s New Mayor

Councillor Richard Vernon was, on Thursday (March 7), sworn in as Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharp Square. The 34-year-old was elected Councillor for the Montego Bay South Division during the February 26 Local Government Elections. Mr. Vernon will lead...

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

BGLC Takes Licensing Activities to Rural Towns

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is making it easier for owners and operators of gaming machines and prescribed premises outside of Kingston to renew their licences, which will expire on March 31. Director of Licensing and Registration at BGLC, Vivian Nunes, told JIS News that each year, the Commission seeks to reach out to customers outside the Kingston...

Newly installed Councillors of the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC), headed by Chairman and Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels of the Caudwell Division (seated, centre) following their swearing-in ceremony on Thursday (March 7). Mayor Samuels is flanked by Vice Chairman of the Corporation and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Andria Dehaney-Grant of the Sandy Bay Division (left), and Councillor for the Riverside Division, Daren Barnes. Other Councillors are (from left) Marvell Sewell of the Green Island Division; Wynter McIntosh of the Chester Castle Division; Lennox Fray of the Hopewell Division and Brian Chambers of the Lucea Division.

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Chairman of Hanover Municipal Corporation Calls for Collaboration

Newly installed Chairman of the Hanover Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels, has called for collaboration and support from the political directorate, the business community and civil society in building the town and parish at large. In his address at the swearing-in ceremony for the seven Councillors on March 7, in Lucea, Mayor Samuels said the electorate...

2 years ago EducationYouth

UCJ Stages Quality Assurance in Higher Education Week from March 11 to 15

The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) will host the 19th staging of Quality Assurance in Higher Education Week from March 11 to 15 under the theme ‘Empowering Higher Education Institutions to Respond to Changing Market Needs’. Speaking with JIS News, Director of Public Relations and Communication at the UCJ, Najae Murray, said that the theme reflects the entity’s commitment to...