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Director General in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Vivian Brown (left), converses with Political Ombudsman, Donna Parchment-Brown during the launch of the book ‘The Jamaican Consumer Story’ held on September 28 at the Olson Memorial Chapel in Kingston. The book, which was written by noted consumer rights advocate and past president of the National Consumers' League (NCL), Joyce P. Campbell, chronicles the history and development of the consumer movement in Jamaica.

Govt Committed To Protecting Consumers’ Rights

Director General in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Vivian Brown, says the Government remains committed to creating the legislative framework to protect consumers’ rights, while increasing their confidence in the business environment. “This means regularly reviewing and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), delivers the keynote address during the Caribbean Maritime University' s inaugural Charter Day ceremony at the National Arena in Kingston on Thursday, September 28.

Work Advanced In Making Jamaica Premier Logistics Hub

Leader of Government Business, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, makes a point during the sitting of the Senate on September 29.

Senate Passes Pension Reform Bills

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), highlights a point while fielding questions from participants at the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) 16th Annual Customs Seminar held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on September 28. Others (from left) are President of the JCC, Larry Watson; and Managing Director, Newport-Fersan Jamaica Limited, Dennis Valdez.

New State-Of-The-Art Scanning Equipment for All Ports

Deputy Chairman, Social Intervention Committee, Zones of Special Operations, Mr. Omar Sweeney. (FILE)

National Security Council Signs Off On Social Intervention Operational Framework

Acting Deputy Financial Secretary at the Public Enterprise Division, Carlene O’Connor (centre), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (September 29), at the Agency’s Head Office. Others (from left) are Corporate Governance Trainer at the Public Enterprise Division, Ann-Marie Rhoden; and Chairman, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Corporate Governance Committee, Greta Bogues.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

Public Sector Awards Deadline Extended to October 6

The application deadline for the Inaugural Public Sector Corporate Governance Awards has been extended to Friday, October 6. The awards are open to all public bodies governed by the Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act, inclusive of statutory bodies, regulatory bodies, authorities, commissions and government-owned entities. Corporate Governance Trainer/Consultant, Ann-Marie Rhoden, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (September 29),...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the National Housing Trust’s $4.1-billion Ruthven Towers housing development on Ruthven Road in St. Andrew, on Friday, September 22. Others (from left) are Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller; NHT Managing Director, Martin Miller; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; NHT Chairman, Dr. Nigel Clarke; Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, where the project is located, Julian Robinson; and Custos Rotulorum for St Andrew, Hon. Patricia Dunwell.

9 years ago Development

Government Making Home Ownership More Affordable

For many Jamaicans, owning a piece of the rock, a home, which they can pass down to future generations, is one of the most important life goals. The Government is making it easier for persons to realise their dream by implementing a raft of measures to make home ownership easier and more affordable. These include increasing the National Housing Trust...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), joins in an exercise session at the launch of the ‘National Baking Company Moves’ held on July 21 at the company’s Half-Way Tree Road address in Kingston. The company answered the call by the Minister for corporate involvement in the ‘Jamaica Moves’ campaign, which encourages Jamaicans to incorporate physical exercise into their daily routine.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Moves Road Tour Goes To Manchester

The Jamaica Moves Campaign Road Tour will be heading to Mandeville, Manchester, on Thursday, October 5. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, will give the keynote address at the opening ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on the Mandeville Greens beginning at 4:00 pm. The day’s activities will begin with a two-kilometre (2K) Walk/Run at 7:00 a.m....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shares pleasantries with newly installed Chancellor of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Suapolor of the Shai Traditional Area of Ghana, His Royal Majesty Drolor Bosso Adamtey I (3rd right), during the institution

9 years ago Education

It’s now the Caribbean Maritime University

The formalities to establish the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) were completed during the entity’s inaugural Charter Day ceremony, held at the National Arena in Kingston on September 28. These included the installation of the Suapolor of the Shai Traditional Area of Ghana, His Royal Majesty Drolor Bosso Adamtey I, as Chancellor; and Professors Fritz Pinnock and Ibrahim Ajagunna as President...

Project Manager at the Jamaica Red Cross, Kalesha Henlon (left), engages with stakeholders at a recent meeting held at the entity’s Central Village headquarters in St. Catherine to provide an update on the Caribbean Zika Response and Preparedness Project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). From left are Food Safety Officer at Flexpak Limited, Graceann Thompson; Sales Consultant at the company, Alan Rose; and Production Manager at Caribbean Products, Albert Plummer.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Gets Support to Eradicate Zika-Carrying Mosquitoes

Jamaica’s programme to eradicate the aedes egypti mosquito, which is the primary vector for the Zika virus, has been given a boost through a US$250,000 provision under the Caribbean Zika Response and Preparedness Project. The 16-month undertaking is being implemented by the Jamaica Red Cross through funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Under the initiative, communities...

Justice of the Peace (JP) in St. James, Noel Hastings, says the security forces have displayed professionalism while operating in the Mount Salem Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO).

9 years ago National Security and Peace

JP Pleased With Professionalism of Security Forces in ZOSO

Justice of the Peace (JP) in the parish of St. James, Noel Hastings, says he is pleased with the conduct of the joint security forces in the Mount Salem Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO), noting that the residents’ rights are being respected. Mr. Hastings tells JIS News that the members have been operating in a professional manner. “I personally drove...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. addresses the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Social Good Summit at the University of Technology campus on Old Hope Road in St. Andrew on September 28. The Social Good Summit, a flagship annual global event of the UNDP, examines the impact of technology and new media on social good initiatives around the world.

9 years ago Technology

Technology Will Be Utilised in Creating Safer Society – Charles Jr.

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says the Government will continue to utilise technological solutions as a key component in creating a safer society. Mr. Charles was speaking at the opening ceremony for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Social Good Summit at the University of Technology campus, Old Hope Road,...