The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has directed that the cost of registration packages for secondary-level students should be kept between $1,000 and $5,200. School administrators are advised to adhere to the directive, which is in keeping with the funding guidelines for public schools. Under the arrangement, the Government is absorbing the costs for core operations at the secondary...

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has been coordinating various initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness in facilitating investment projects and activities. Addressing a JIS Think Tank on June 26, President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards, said that the entity has reviewed its three-year development plan and established new strategies to build global partnerships and transform the business environment. “We are in...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is stepping up measures to improve workplace productivity. “Increase in productivity is necessary for sustainable economic development, competitiveness, job creation and prosperity,” said portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, in her contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26. “The nation’s understanding and awareness of the importance of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says an announcement will be made in short order on the specific policy actions that will be taken by Cabinet regarding weaknesses in the governance and management at the State-run oil refinery, Petrojam, once all the relevant information has been gathered. Mr. Holness was speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June...

A sum of $8.4 billion has been budgeted in the 2018/19 fiscal year to be spent on the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26. She informed that the Programme continues...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), in discussion with members of the Northern Caribbean University’s Student Entrepreneur Team, during their call at King’s House on June 26. The team members are (from left) Lancelot Riley, Amina Muhammad, Jermaine Smith and Bescekia Nembhard.  

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has announced that old-age benefits payable under the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) will be increased by 20 per cent. Making her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26, Mrs. Robinson noted that the payment will move from $2,800 per week to $3,400 per week and will...