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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard (left), greets Mexico’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan José Gonzalez Mijares (right), at Thursday’s (July 19) launch of the ‘Project for Capacity Development in Digital Preservation for Records and Information Professionals’, at the Ministry in Kingston. At centre is Director for Information Technology at the General National Archives of Mexico, Erick Cardoso Espinosa.

Education Ministry Partners With Mexico to Preserve Records

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, and the Mexican Embassy in Jamaica have partnered on a project to further boost the Government’s capacity to digitally preserve the nation’s priceless archived records and historical data. The initiative, titled ‘Project for...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), shares a light moment with Chairman, Tourism Linkages Network, Adam Stewart, and Permanent Secretary in the Tourism Ministry, Jennifer Griffith. Occasion was the opening of the ‘Christmas in July’ trade show at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in New Kingston on Thursday (July 19).

‘Christmas in July’ Trade Show Expanding Business Opportunities – Bartlett

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre): Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer (left); and Representative, SM Quality Construction, Austin Dennis, sign a contract valued at $43 million for refurbishing of the St. Catherine Parish Court (Spanish Town). The signing took place during the quarterly press briefing held at the Ministry’s Constant Spring Road offices on July 19.

Contract Signed for Refurbishing of St. Catherine Parish Court

Court of Appeal Building Expansion on Track

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Gov’t to Invite Thai Boys and Coach on All-Expense Paid Vacation

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), speaks with Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left); and Chairman of Mayaro Rio Claro Regional Corporation in Trinidad and Tobago, Glen Ram, at the opening of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development governance conference in Montego Bay on July 17.

8 years ago Local Government

Local Government Officials Exploring Strategies to Enhance Operations

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the staging of the inaugural conference on local governance provides the opportunity to explore strategies aimed at enhancing operations. He noted that with the local authorities being responsible for 75 per cent of the services provided to the public, it is important to review and examine measures to improve...

Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), is being shown a tablet by Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Elect, Dr. Garth Anderson (right), at the opening ceremony of a one-week Excellence in STEM Experimental Education (EXSEED) Jamaica 2018 workshop, at the Excelsior Community College in Kingston on July 17. Looking on (from left) are Principal of the Excelsior Community College, Philmore McCarthy; and Director of EXSEED at Loma Linda University, Douglas Havens.

8 years ago Technology

TAP to Reach 2,000 Young People Next Year

The number of beneficiaries under the Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) is set to double next year to reach 2,000 unattached youth. Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, made the disclosure while addressing the opening ceremony of the Excellence in STEM Experimental Education (EXSEED) workshop at the Excelsior Community College in Kingston on July 17. Spearheaded by the...

8 years ago Local GovernmentPrime Minister

PM Recommends Training for Community Members as Disaster First Responders

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is recommending that community members be trained as disaster first responders. Addressing the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development governance conference in Montego Bay on July 17, Mr. Holness also challenged the island’s municipal corporations to train their staff in disaster management. “If the corporations require assistance, they should collaborate with existing...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), listens to Managing Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Janet Dyer, during the opening ceremony of World Youth Skills Day 2018 Skills and Career Exposition on July 17 at the Garmex HEART Academy in Kingston. It was staged under the theme: ‘New Skills for Emerging Jobs: Improving the Image of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)’.

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Government to Train More Young Persons Through HEART/NTA

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government expects a 14 per cent increase in the number of students trained in HEART Trust/NTA programmes this year. Giving the keynote address at the opening ceremony for World Youth Skills Day 2018 on July 17 at the Garmex HEART Academy in Kingston, Mr. Green said the Government...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the opening ceremony of the World Youth Skills Day 2018 ‘Skills and Career Exposition’ on July 17 at the Garmex HEART Academy in Kingston. It was staged under the theme ‘New Skills for Emerging Jobs: Improving the Image of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)’.

8 years ago EducationInformation

Education Ministry to Increase Promotion of TVET in Secondary Schools

For the new academic year, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be increasing its effort to promote technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in secondary schools. State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, said this area offers a number of opportunities for young persons, arguing that a “mindset change” is needed to encourage greater...

The five Houising, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) beneficiaries, who are participating in a six-month apprenticeship programme at the Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM). They are (from left) Kimany Graham, David Brown, Sanasha Dennis, Robert Wright and Kentburn Satchell.

8 years ago HOPE ProgrammeLocal GovernmentYouth

HOPE Beneficiaries Gaining Valuable Work Experience at ODPEM

The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM) has partnered with Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) to facilitate a six-month apprenticeship programme aimed at providing training and work experience for young persons. In May, five young adults who have completed their secondary-level education began on-the-job training in the administration, human resources, information systems and preparedness and emergency operations...

Jamaica Manufacturers’ and Exporters Association President, Metry Seaga.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

Business Leaders Say Road Upgrading Will Boost Productivity

There is consensus among several business leaders that road improvements, completed or being carried out across sections of Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and other areas, will serve to boost workforce productivity by significantly reducing travel time. Their views are consistent with those expressed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a recent tour of several legacy road...