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Chairman of the Minimum Wage Advisory Commission, Silvera Castro (right), in discussion with President of the Union of Clerical, Administrative and Supervisory Employees (UCASE), Vincent Morrison. Occasion was the final session in a series of islandwide consultations on the national minimum wage at the North Street Offices of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in downtown Kingston, on July 13.

Chairman Proposes Review Period for Employers

It has been proposed that employers be given a two-month period to review their budgets before the agreed adjustment to the national minimum wage for this year takes effect. This recommendation comes from Chairman of the Minimum Wage Advisory Commission, Silvera...

Executive Director, Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner.

Justice Fair to be Held in Greendale, St. Catherine, on July 19

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), greets Argentina’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Ariel Fernandez, during a courtesy call by the Ambassador at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on July 12.

PHOTOS: Argentinian Ambassador Calls on Minister

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left), has a light moment, 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 on Thursday. 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 for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green.

New Morant Bay Town Centre Spurring Investor Interest

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), elaborates on plans to harness the power of the diaspora, during a 30-minute interview with host of the Jamaica Diaspora Show, Mark Milward, on January 28.

Diaspora Conference to be Broadcast to Jamaicans in Hartford

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addresses the Growers Choice Avery’s Organic Company product launch held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston today (July 13).

9 years ago Agriculture

Jamaica Must Develop Organic Agriculture Industry – J.C. Hutchinson

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says Jamaica must “vigorously pursue” the development of its own organic agriculture sector. He said the demand for organic produce continues to grow, with the global market estimated to value US$80 billion in 2015. “There are several proven benefits of organic farming, not least of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), unveils sign for the new Denham Town Restorative Justice Centre during the official opening on July 13 at the Denham Town Community Centre on Race Course Lane, downtown Kingston. At right is the Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

9 years ago JusticePrime Minister

Government Committed to Maintaining Law and Order – Prime Minister

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to the maintenance of law and order, public safety and security for the citizens of the country. Speaking at the official opening of the Denham Town Restorative Justice Centre in West Kingston on July 13, the Prime Minister emphasised that restorative justice supports the thrust by the Government...

Communication/Social Marketing Coordinator at the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), Patrice Nephew, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’ about the Programme’s transition process. The CSJP will end its third and final phase in 2019.

9 years ago Justice

Transition Plan for CSJP Being Developed

A transition plan for the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) is being developed, as the programme will culminate its third and final phase in 2019. Communication/Social Marketing Coordinator at CSJP, Patrice Nephew, told JIS News that while the programme will end, beneficiaries will still be able to access the services it provided through the relevant ministries, departments and agencies...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Lorice Edwards Brown, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 29. She pointed out effective July 1, all sugar being sold to the public should be packaged, sealed, labelled and registered with the NCRA.

9 years ago Commerce

New Guidelines for the Packaging of Sugar

Consumers; pre-packers and resellers of sugar are reminded that the new guidelines for the packaging of sugar, which became effective July 1, state that the sugar should be packaged, sealed and labelled. Pre-packers must also be registered with the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA). The revised mandatory standards require the inclusion of more detailed labelling, such as product name...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (July 13) opened Restorative Justice Centres in Denham Town and Tivoli Gardens.

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

There is Only One Sovereign State – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is expressing confidence that when implemented, the Law Reform (Zone of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act will lead to a reduction in crime. Speaking yesterday (July 13) at the opening ceremonies of the Denham Town and Tivoli Restorative Justice Centres, the prime minister said the country does not need dons or criminals...

Head, Jamaica Diaspora Crime Intervention and Prevention Task Force, Dr. Rupert Francis.

9 years ago Foreign AffairsNational Security and Peace

Diaspora on Board to Help Fight Crime

The Jamaican diaspora wants to see a holistic approach to crime-fighting on the island. Head of the Jamaica Diaspora Crime Intervention and Prevention Task Force, Dr. Rupert Francis, told JIS News that the task force has pooled professionals from a broad spectrum to aid in the country’s fight against crime. “We will bring to bear the criminal-justice operators or professionals,...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), is greeted by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sygnus Capital Limited (SCL) Berisford Grey, at the launch of the company at the Porsche Centre in New Kingston on July 12.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

Overseas Investors Express Interest in Vernamfield Development

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, said that three major international investors have expressed interest in the development of the Vernamfield Airfield in Clarendon into an aerotropolis. He said the investors – two from China and the other from Europe – have indicated that they are willing to invest between US$2 billion and US$3 billion in the...