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EGC Diaspora Engagement Task Force To Give Update At Upcoming Conference

Participants at the upcoming Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference will be updated on the progress of initiatives being undertaken by the Economic Growth Council (EGC) Diaspora Engagement Task Force when they meet later this month. Chairman of the Task Force, Dr....

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EGC Diaspora Engagement Task Force To Give Update At Upcoming Conference

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (2 nd right),
receives the trombone played by late Jamaican ska musician Rico Rodriquez from his
widow, Tracey Rodriquez. Sharing in the moment are his son Castor (left), who is
holding Mr. Rodriquez’s signature hat; and High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
(UK), His Excellency Seth George Ramocan. Mrs. Rodriquez handed over memorabilia
of the late renowned musician for display at the Jamaica Music Museum during a
ceremony at the High Commission in London on July 18. — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (2 nd right), receives the trombone played by late Jamaican ska musician Rico Rodriquez from his widow, Tracey Rodriquez. Sharing in the moment are his son Castor (left), who is holding Mr. Rodriquez’s signature hat; and High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), His Excellency Seth George Ramocan. Mrs. Rodriquez handed over memorabilia of the late renowned musician for display at the Jamaica Music Museum during a ceremony at the High Commission in London on July 18.

Rico Rodriquez Memorabilia Donated to Jamaica Music Museum

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2 nd left), responds to a question during
the second ‘HOPE for Jamaica’ town hall meeting, organised by the Ministry of
Economic Growth and Job Creation, at the old Goodyear factory complex in Morant Bay,
St. Thomas, on July 13. Others (from left) are: Local Government and Community
Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of
Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; and State Minister in the Ministry of
Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. — Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2 nd left), responds to a question during the second ‘HOPE for Jamaica’ town hall meeting, organised by the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, at the old Goodyear factory complex in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on July 13. Others (from left) are: Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; and State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green.

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Diaspora Conference to Engage Young People

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the House of
Representatives on July 18.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

House Approves Withdrawal of Funds from CDF

The House of Representatives has approved the withdrawal of $715.687 million from the Capital Development Fund (CDF), to provide budgetary support to the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), among other things. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, who moved the Withdrawal Order in the House on July 18, said the JBI is to receive $223 million in...

Chief Executive Officer of the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Dr. Ruby Brown (centre), provides details about the institute’s programme offerings at a recent JIS ThinkTank held at the agency’s head office in Kingston. She is flanked by Director of Business Development and Communications, Marlene Campbell (left), and Acting Manager, Customised Programmes Delivery and Administration, Latoya Swaby-Anderson.

9 years ago Education

Learning Framework for Public Sector

In an effort to enhance professionalism in the public service, the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) is now implementing a public sector learning framework. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at MIND, Dr. Ruby Brown, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, said the new framework has eight pillars, including the establishment of a learning and development policy for the public...

9 years ago Community

Jamaicans Urged to Support Household Expenditure Survey

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is urging persons to support its household expenditure survey (HES) now underway. The survey, which is being conducted from February 6, 2017 to February 2018, collects information on the amount households spend on consumer goods and services such as food, education, health, transportation, recreation and communication. Data obtained is critical to the decision-making processes...

9 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Minister Welcomes New Division of CB Group

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, has welcomed the emergence of ‘Imagination Farms’, a new division under the CB Group that will cultivate fresh produce for the local market. Mr. Samuda said he is particularly pleased that the new company plans to eventually involve small farmers in its venture. “It is through those relationships that we...

Chief Executive Officer of the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Dr. Ruby Brown (right), makes a point to Acting Financial Secretary at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Everton McFarlane, at the opening of the MIND Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, on July 19.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

Senior Public Sector Managers Urged to Make Leadership Development a Priority

Participants attending the two-day Management Institute for National Development (MIND) conference have been urged to make leadership development a priority. The charge was issued by Acting Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Everton McFarlane, at the opening of the Regional Public Sector Leadership Development conference, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, on January 19. The conference...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., (2nd right); and outgoing British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton (2nd left), pose beside the Cessna aircraft dubbed the ‘Beek Air’ which was donated by the British Government to the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) last year for its student pilot training programme. Others (from left) are: Commanding Officer, Air Section, JCCF, Major Gerald Ford; and Chief Executive Officer/Director for Flight Operations, CATC, Captain Errol Stewart.

9 years ago National Security and PeaceTransport

Young Cadets Take Flight

At just 17 years old, Jaleel Connelly is on his way to becoming the youngest pilot in the island. “I hope to be one of the best pilots the world will ever see,” the cadet says during a recent interview with JIS News. Fresh out of high school, with eight Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subjects, all at Grade One,...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes a point as he addresses the House of Representatives on July 18.

9 years ago Local Government

House Passes Bill to Allow Recess Period for Municipal Corporations

The Local Governance (Amendment) Act was passed in the House of Representatives on July 18. The Bill will allow for adequate recess period for the Municipal Corporations across the island during the month of August. In piloting the Bill, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said over the years, the Councils usually suspend their monthly meetings...