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Chief Executive Officer at the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen addresses a JIS Think Tank on Friday, November 30.

CAC Urges Consumers to Exercise Due Diligence During the Christmas Season

Citizens are being urged by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) to exercise due diligence in their shopping practices, during the busy Christmas period. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on November 30, Chief Executive Officer at the...

General Manager of Public-Private Partnerships and Privatisation Services at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Denise Arana (left) listens attentively to a point being made by Operations Manager of Wigton Windfarm, Rohan Hay (right) during a tour of the wind farm in Rose Hill Manchester on November 30. Looking on is Deputy General Manager of JN Fund Managers Limited, Jermaine Deans.

Wigton Windfarm IPO on the Jamaica Stock Exchange to be Listed in March 2019

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right) converses with Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson during the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Medal of Honour for Long Service and Good Conduct awards ceremony, held on the grounds of the Police Officers’ Club in St. Andrew on November 29.

185 Members of the JCF Recognised for their Invaluable Service

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) updates the media on the launch of the Global Resilience and Crisis Management Centre, at the Tourism Ministry’s New Kingston offices on November 29. Looking on is Acting Permanent Secretary in the Tourism Ministry, David Dobson.

Four Point Action Plan to be Implemented by Global Resilience and Crisis Management Centre

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

Disabilities Awareness Week December 2-7

Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on Friday (November 30).

8 years ago AgricultureIndustry

Senator Samuda Recommends Closed Season for Parrot Fish

Government Senator Matthew Samuda, is recommending a short-term and eventually a permanent ban on the consumption of parrotfish in Jamaica. He suggested that this could gradually be undertaken, through the introduction of a closed season for the parrotfish. He was making his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on Friday (Nov. 30). Mr. Samuda noted...

Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Chairman, Metry Seaga (centre), along with JSEZA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Deans (left), and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards, following Friday’s (Nov. 30) signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will further strengthen both agencies collaboration in pursuing potential investments for Jamaica’s Special Economic Zones regime. The signing took place at the JSEZA’s offices on Waterloo Road, St. Andrew, on Friday (Nov. 30).

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

JSEZA and JAMPRO Sign MOU

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) have strengthened their partnership in a bid to attract increased investments to the country, as the Government moves to reposition the island as the fourth node in the global logistics supply chain. The JSEZA’s Chairman, Metry Seaga, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Deans, and JAMPRO’s President, Diane...

Principal Director in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson.

8 years ago CommerceInformation

Bureau of Gender Affairs to Implement Ambassador Programme in Schools

The Bureau of Gender Affairs is to shortly implement its Gender Ambassador Programme in schools Islandwide. The initiative seeks to raise awareness on gender roles and stereotypes and to promote self-care, healthy relationships and leadership development among youth. It also aims to engage the youth on what is gender-based violence (GBV) and ways to reduce the prevalence of GBV in...

Communications Specialist at the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dorothy Campbell, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Friday, November 30.

8 years ago Information

CAC Secures Millions for Customers

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reporting that it secured $14.9 million on behalf of aggrieved consumers since the beginning of the financial year. Chief Executive Officer of the CAC, Dolsie Allen made the disclosure while addressing a JIS Think Tank held on November 30. She informed that a total of 1087 complaints were handled by the Agency between April...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Parenting Support Commission, (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

8 years ago CommunityYouth

NPSC Steps Up Efforts to Equip Parents with Coping Skills

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) is stepping up efforts to equip parents to properly raise their children. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kaysia Kerr, tells JIS News that the entity is concerned about the number of parents who are showing low coping skills and are consciously ‘opting out’, not wanting to continue the duties associated with parenting. Over the past...

Minister of State for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (JIS Photo).

8 years ago EducationYouth

69 Wards Recognised for Outstanding Performance in CSEC, CAPE

Sixty-nine wards of the State have been recognised for outstanding performance in the 2018 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) tests. At the Child Protection and Family Services Agency’s (CPFSA) seventh annual Educational Achievement Awards on Thursday (November 29) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, St. Andrew, 52 youth were awarded for achievement in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and 17...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon Daryl Vaz, emphasises a point while delivering the keynote address at the launch of the Integrated Water, Land and Ecosystems (IWEco) project to restore the hydrological and supporting features of the Negril Great Morass in Westmoreland, at Couples Swept Away on Thursday (November 29).

8 years ago DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

1.5 Million Used Tyres Being Removed from Riverton Landfill

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is embarking on a project to remove approximately 1.5 million used tyres from the Riverton Landfill in St. Andrew. Mr. Vaz says the project’s details are being finalised by Cabinet, with plans to commence the engagement in the first quarter of the...