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Undergraduate Coordinator and Deputy Dean of the School of Education, University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr. Aisha Spence, addressing a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

School of Education Restructures Access

The School of Education (SOE) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, is restructuring the way it allows access to education. This was disclosed by Undergraduate Coordinator and Deputy Dean of the SOE, Dr. Aisha Spence, while speaking...

Government to Move Faster On Cannabis

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Jamaica Committed To Disaster Risk Management – McKenzie

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), in conversation with Commanding Officer of St. Catherine North, Senior Superintendent Beau Rigabie. Occasion was the National Housing Trust (NHT)/Social Development Commission (SDC) St. Catherine Leadership Council meeting held on Thursday, June 21 at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. At right is Council member, Delroy Alleyne.

Sixty-Nine Per Cent Reduction in St. Catherine North Murder Rate Up To June 19

State Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Protect Environment to Save Cultural Heritage – Terrelonge

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses guests attending the Caribbean Policy Research Institute’s recent public forum at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, St. Andrew.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Multi-Stakeholder Acceptance of Fiscal Council Will Be Key – Finance Minister

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says multi-stakeholder acceptance and ownership of Jamaica’s proposed independent Fiscal Council will be key to its success. Fiscal councils are permanent, independent, non-partisan institutions that are created by legislation and staffed by competent, experienced and technically proficient persons who help to promote economically sustainable fiscal policies across political cycles....

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), emphasises a point while speaking during the Caribbean Policy Research Institute’s recent public forum at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, St. Andrew. Among those attending were Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right); and Senior Policy Advisor in the Ministry, Gerrard Johnson (second right).

8 years ago Information

Gov’t Reviewing Public-Sector Grades and Salary Scales

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Government is collating data on the grades and salary scales of various positions across the civil service to determine how best these can be restructured. The move, he pointed out, is aimed at retaining highly skilled people and improving efficiency in government operations, which is imperative in...

Minister without Portfolio in the Economic Growth and Job Creation Ministry, Hon. Mike Henry (third right), addresses a meeting involving officials from Jamaica and the People’s Republic of China at Jamaica House on June 21. At fourth left is Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, People’s Republic of China (PRC), Wang Jiangping.

8 years ago Development

JISCO Industrial Park Can Be Economic Game Changer – Vaz

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the multibillion-dollar development project being undertaken by Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO) in Nain, St. Elizabeth, has the potential to be a game changer in terms of its impact on the economy. JISCO, which operates the Alpart alumina refinery in Nain, plans to...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw (left). greets Senior Vice President, Americas Department, US Chamber of Commerce, Neil Herrington (right), at the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM) Breakfast Meeting, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 22). Sharing in the moment are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (second left); and Chief Executive Officer, AMCHAM, Gail Abrahams.

8 years ago Industry

Industry Minister Says He Will Be Working to Provide More Factory Space

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he will be working to provide more factory space and agro-processing centres for local manufacturers in Jamaica. Addressing the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM) United States (US) Regional Trade Agenda Breakfast Meeting at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 22, Mr. Shaw said his...

Training Coordinator at the Heart Foundation, Alonzo Mothersill, speaks at a recently held Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Heart Foundation Wants to Train More Persons in CPR

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is seeking to increase the number of persons receiving training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Speaking at a recently held JIS ‘Think Tank’, Training Coordinator at the Heart Foundation, Alonzo Mothersill, noted that 3,280 persons participated in CPR training in 2017, an increase of 307 over the previous year. He said the Foundation is currently...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

8 years ago Foreign Affairs

Fewer Jamaicans Denied Entry to T&T

The number of Jamaicans being denied entry into Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) continues to decline. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, informed that 289 Jamaicans were refused entry by the twin-island republic in 2017, a reduction from the 416 persons in 2016. “According to the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), 63 Jamaican...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Judith Ramlogan, gives details on the additional kiosks to be set up across the island, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 20.

8 years ago Commerce

Companies Office of Jamaica to Set Up Additional Kiosks

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) will be placing additional kiosks across the island to improve service to its customers. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 20, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Judith Ramlogan, said this is part of the company’s continued efforts to facilitate new businesses and customers. “We have an agreement with (Tax Administration Jamaica) to set...