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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Dr. Andrew Wheatley (left), converses with Microsoft’s Director of Corporate, External and Legal Affairs for Latin America, Marlon Fetzner, during a digital innovation conference, organized by the technology firm’s local office, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday, February 9.

Gov’t Recommits to Curtailing Cybercrimes

The Government remains committed to the ongoing implementation of safeguards to curtail the incidence of cybercrimes. These, according to Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, include amendments to Cybercrimes Act, where necessary. He was speaking with...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (third left), unveils signage at Wolmer’s High School for Girls in Kingston for a solar photovoltaic system that was installed at the institution by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica. The occasion was a symbolic presentation ceremony at the school on February 10. Looking on (from left) are: School Board Chairman, Lincoln McIntyre; Principal, Colleen Montague; Head Girl, Shanae Christian; ninth grade student, Suen Chong; and Manager of the PCJ’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department, Dr. Peter Ruddock.

Gov’t to Implement New Energy Efficiency Programme

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Acting Coordinator for Medical Technology Services at the National Public Health Laboratory in Kingston, Michelle Maylor-Archat (left), peer through microscopes during a tour of the institution on Friday, February 10. The tour followed the presentation of a newly acquired Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machine, valued approximately $6.4 million (US$50,000), to the Laboratory by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). Also pictured is Chief Medical Technologist in the Cytology Department, Cecile Appiah.

National Public Laboratory Gets New Equipment

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents former National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Director, Beverly Hall-Taylor, with her Legacy Award at the NCSC’s 40th anniversary awards ceremony held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday, February 8.

National Senior Citizen Policy Revision to be Completed in 2017/18 Fiscal Year

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left). (FILE)

Public Procurement Training and Certification Series Launched

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fifth left) and Lady Allen (sixth right), pose with members of the Diplomatic Corps following a cocktail reception and dinner hosted in honour of the diplomats at King’s House on February 9. Also pictured are: Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (4th left). and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Dr. José Tomas Ares (5th right). The event was part of activities marking Diplomatic Week 2017, from February 5 to 10, under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships’.

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Diplomatic Corps in Jamaica Hailed

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has hailed the fundamental role which he says diplomats continue to play in maintaining strong relations between Jamaica and the various countries they represent. He noted that the just concluded Diplomatic Week celebrations helped to illustrate Jamaica’s gratitude for their continued support and valuable interactions. The Governor-General was addressing a cocktail...

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Keith Duncan, addressing a briefing at the Sagicor Life Builiding in New Kingston on Tuesday, December 13. (FILE)

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

EPOC to Monitor Implementation of Key IMF Benchmarks

The Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) will be monitoring the Government’s implementation of two key benchmarks under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Precautionary Stand By Arrangement (PSBA) for the January to March quarter. Co-Chair, Keith Duncan, said these are the drafting of a Consultation Paper for a Crisis Resolution Framework, and the establishment of a Financial Inclusion Council. He was...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy.

9 years ago Commerce

UWI, JIPO To Stage Entrepreneurial Workshops

The University of West Indies (UWI) and Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) will stage a series of workshops under the Regional Entrepreneurial Assets Commercialization Hub (REACH) Project, from February 13 to 17 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. The workshops will target current and prospective entrepreneurs who will be provided with technical skills training in business planning, development,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Gov’t Fast-Tracking Implementation of DNA Act Regulations

The Government will be fast-tracking the implementation of accompanying regulations for the DNA Evidence Act during the 2017/18 legislative year. This is expected to, among other things, facilitate the activation of the National DNA Register that will be pivotal in forensic investigations by the police. National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, made the disclosure while speaking with journalists following Thursday’s...

9 years ago Youth

Wives of Diplomats Tour Centre for Adolescent Mothers

The spouses of non-resident High Commissioners and Ambassadors recently visited the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), 42 Trafalgar Road, St. Andrew, to gain insights into the programme for adolescent mothers. Girls 17 years and under who become pregnant while still attending school are referred to the centre, which addresses problems of interrupted education and other social issues that occur...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), shares pleasantries with Permanent Secretary, Carol Palmer, during the Ministry’s Eighth International Restorative Justice Conference, which was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday, February 10, under the theme: ‘Building Restorative Communities in Faith Groups, Schools and Workplaces’.

9 years ago Justice

Multilateral Partners Praise Restorative Justice Practices

Several of Jamaica’s multilateral partners have praised the Government’s ongoing implementation of restorative justice initiatives in reducing crime and violence. Head of Cooperation at the Canadian High Commission in Jamaica, Walter Bernyck; Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Chief of Operations, Harold Arzu; and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Representative in Jamaica, Mark Connolley, have endorsed the measures being undertaken through the...

Chairman of Jamaica National Cruise Council and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Michael Belnavis, fielding questions at the Reynolds’ Cruise Pier in Ocho Rios.

9 years ago Tourism

Visitor Harassment Curtailed

Chairman of Jamaica’s National Cruise Council (NCC), Michael Belnavis, says the problem of visitor harassment has been seriously curtailed in most of the resort towns where visitors can now freely walk the streets. According to Mr. Belnavis, the Courtesy Corps, a security unit formerly known as the Resort Patrol, and which falls under the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), must...