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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer, Anchor Recording Limited/Dubplate Music Publishers, Gussie Clarke, during a music business seminar at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on August 24.

Copyright Act to Be Amended to Tackle Digital Piracy

The Copyright Act is to be amended to introduce comprehensive measures to tackle digital piracy. Speaking at a seminar on the business of music at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on August 24, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), in discussion with Commissioner of Police, George Quallo, while on a tour of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Mobile Reserve headquarters at Harman Barracks in Kingston on August 24. The tour was preceded by a handover ceremony for new male dormitories.

New Board for FLA Soon

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

Government Committed to Providing High-Quality Education – Minister

State Minister in the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), listens to scholarship awardee, Dexia Dixon (left), at the third staging of the Sagicor Foundation Scholarship Awards ceremony, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on August 24. At right is Dexia’s mother, Sceanie Clayton.

Plans Well Advanced for National Mentorship Scheme

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses educators at the 52nd Annual Conference of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) at the Hilton Resort and Spa on August 23.

Government Working to Achieve Teacher-Pupil Ratio of 1:25

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries , Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (3rd left), is briefed by National Security State Minister, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (4th right), on the proposed inter-ministerial collaboration aimed at boosting agricultural production at correctional facilities islandwide. The discussion took place during Tuesday’s (August 22) tour of the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St. Mary. Others listening include Superintendent in charge of Richmond Farm, Leroy Allen (2nd left); Rural Agricultural Development Authority Chief Executive Officer, Peter Thompson (4th left); Port Maria Mayor and St. Mary Municipal Corporation Chairman, Councillor Richard Creary (3rd right); and correctional officers based at Richmond Farm.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Security Ministry Expanding Collaborations to Rehabilitate Inmates

The Ministry of National Security is expanding collaborations across Government that are primarily aimed at boosting the Department of Correctional Services rehabilitation programmes for inmates in penal institutions. State Minister, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says this has commenced in discussions with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries on how best to advance and expand farming activities...

Head of the Ananda Alert Unit at the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR), Nathalee Ferguson.

9 years ago Youth

Parents Urged to Educate Children About their Safety

The Office of the Children’s Registry, through the Ananda Alert Unit, is advising parents and guardians that as they prepare their children for the new academic year, they should ensure that they are made aware of issues regarding their safety. In an interview with JIS News, Head of the Ananda Alert Unit, Nathalee Ferguson, said that there are some key...

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Professionals Trained in Contraceptive Forecasting

A total of 120 midwives and public health nurses islandwide recently completed training in contraceptive forecasting, which was provided by the National Family Planning Board (NFPB). The training was recommended in the Contraceptive Logistics Management Information Systems Survey Report, which stipulated the need for healthcare professionals to be engaged in contraceptive forecasting methodologies to facilitate accurate predictions in order to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addresses senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) at a special meeting held at the Police Officers’ Club in Kingston on August 23.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Restoring Trust and Confidence Key Element for Success of ZOSOs – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says restoring the trust and confidence of citizens will be a key element in achieving success in the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs). He noted that in gaining their trust, citizens will be more inclined to assist the security forces in their bid to rid communities of criminal elements. “Your job is to...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, displays the newly launched GOV.JM portal on a mobile device at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (August 23), at the agency’s Head Office. The Minister is encouraging persons to use the portal.

9 years ago Technology

GOV.JM is a Secure Website

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is reassuring the public that the newly launched GOV.JM is a secure portal, and users’ personal information will not be compromised. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 23, Dr. Wheatley said persons are being encouraged to use the technology. “We are committed to ensuring that all government websites...

President of Guardian Life Limited, Eric Hosin (left), offers words of encouragement to recipients of Guardian Life Limited’s Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) Top Girl and Boy scholarships, Grace-Lee Bolt (second left) and Alex Gray (second right), during a ceremony held today (August 23) at the company’s head office on Trafalgar Road in St. Andrew. At right is Chief Executive Officer, NexxStepp Personal Development, Tishauna Mullings.

9 years ago Education

Guardian Life Awards Top Boy and Girl Scholarships

Grace-Lee Bolt and Alex Gray are this year’s recipients of Guardian Life Limited’s Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) Top Girl and Boy scholarships. The students, who will be attending St. Andrew High School for Girls and Campion College in September, have received $250,000 each, to cover the full five-year period of study at secondary school. They were presented with their...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left), and State Minister in the National Security Ministry, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), are shown a bunch of bananas at the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St. Mary, by Rural Agricultural Development Authority Chief Executive Officer, Peter Thompson, during a tour of the institution on Tuesday, August 22.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Plans Being Finalised to Boost Agricultural Production in Correctional Centres

The Government is finalising plans to expand the utilisation of land and other assets and resources within the correctional system to further boost agricultural production. This move, which is being facilitated through a collaboration between the Ministry of National Security and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is consistent with the Administration’s undertaking to implement measures and initiatives...