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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (at podium), responding to questions posed by journalists during today’s (September 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Cabinet Approves Amendment to Visa Requirements with Russian Federation

Cabinet has given approval for an amendment to the agreement between the Government and the Russian Federation for the waiver of visa requirements for periods not exceeding 90 days per annum. Speaking at today’s (September 26), post-Cabinet press briefing at...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses yesterday's (September 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Minister Says School-Feeding Programme Progressing Well

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), is presented with a gift bag by Administrative Assistant at the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Secretariat, Terri Anderson, during the PSOJ’s annual economic forum, held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Dr. Clarke was one of two keynote speakers.

Finance Ministry Awaits Draft Regulations for Appointment to Public Bodies

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 25), while tabling the first Supplementary Estimates for the 2018/19 financial year.

2018/19 Budget Increased by $17.4 Billion

Director of the Safety and Security Unit in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Coleridge Minto, addressing a recent JIS Think Tank.

Education Ministry Takes Holistic Approach to Addressing School Discipline

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left) greets Chairman, Victoria Mutual Pension Management, Dr. Judith Robinson (second right), prior to teh start of a retirement seminar at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on September 25. Others sharing in the moment (from second left) are: Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Mutual Pensions Management, Rezworth Burchenson and President and Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Mutual Group, Courtney Campbell.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t to Speed Up Disbursement of Public-Sector Pension Benefits

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says public-sector pensioners can expect more timely disbursement of benefits through implementation of a fully automated and efficient pension benefit claim and payout system. “We are changing the processes, and as far as the technology is concerned, the Government is implementing software packages – MyHR+ and the Public...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (at podium), addresses the Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) National Policy Implementation Committee (NPIC) quarterly meeting, held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston today (September 25). Seated (from left) are Principal Director of the MSME Division in the Ministry, Oral Shaw; Director of Projects and Programmes, Clifford Spencer, and Technical Specialist at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Charmaine Brimm.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerce

Producers Encouraged to Design Goods for Expanding Markets

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is imploring Jamaican producers to design goods for expanding international markets that are interested in items from the island. Addressing the Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) National Policy Implementation Committee (NPIC) quarterly meeting, held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston today (September 25), Mr. Shaw said overseas...

Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Rear Admiral Peter Brady, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (September 25), on World Maritime Week.

8 years ago Transport

MAJ Pleased with Training Offered by CMU

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is welcoming the thrust of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) towards industry-led maritime education and training. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (September 25), to discuss activities for World Maritime Week, MAJ Director General, Rear Admiral Peter Brady, said the approach is particularly important as shipping technology changes. “The shipping industry now has...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (at podium), addresses a public education and information-sharing webinar, hosted by the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Monday (September 24).

8 years ago EducationInformation

Education Minister Says Leaders Must be Prudent in Managing Resources

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says educational leaders must be able to prudently manage private and public financial resources, in order to increase efficiencies and reduce wastage. “As leaders in education, we have to ensure that we are familiar with the latest financial information and strategies to help us remain good stewards of public...

Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Jamaica, Dr. Ishtar Govia, addresses the launch of Senior Citizens’ Week on September 21 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel.

8 years ago Social Security

‘Time to Bring Dementia Out of the Shadows’ – Dr. Govia

Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Jamaica, Dr. Ishtar Govia, says it is time to “bring dementia out of the shadows” in order to eliminate the stigma associated with the condition. “Persons living with dementia are not crazy, senile, or gone off… . People living with dementia and their carers are not to be shunned or regarded as second-class citizens. We need...

Deputy Director General of Sustainable Development and Social Planning at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Claire Bernard (right), listens to Economist and Disaster Risk Reduction Consultant, Dr. Asha Kambon (left), at a post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA) workshop, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston on September 25. At centre is United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Programme Specialist for Culture, Yuri Peshkov.

8 years ago Vision 2030

PIOJ/CDB Stages Four-Day Workshop in PDNA

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is staging a four-day workshop in post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA) methodology, to strengthen the capacity of public officials to better inform decision-making and resilience building following a natural disaster. Targeted at those in the fields of tourism and culture, the training is led by Economist and Disaster Risk Reduction Consultant, Dr. Asha Kambon, an...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), in discussion with President, Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal, Carey Crooks, during the Club’s meeting on Monday (September 24), at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort & Spa, in St. Andrew.

8 years ago Education

New Website to be Launched for PEP

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has announced that a new website will be launched for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination. Speaking at the Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal meeting on Monday (September 24) at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort & Spa in St. Andrew, the Minister said the website will...