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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses the launch of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) updated Corporate Governance Code, during a ceremony held at the PSOJ’s Hope Road offices on December 1. Looking on is Chair of the entity’s Corporate Governance Committee, Greta Bogues.

Minister Samuda Welcomes Updated PSOJ Corporate Governance Code

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, has welcomed the launch of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Corporate Governance Code, which creates a framework to facilitate increased growth. He said the updated code is being...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (File photo)

Tourism Minister Says Farmers can Benefit from Sector

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (2nd right), presents a doll to a young patient (right) during his annual Christmas visit to the Bustamante Hospital for Children on December 1. At right is Registered Nurse, Andrea O’Connor.

G-G and Wife Visit Young Ones at Bustamante Hospital

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahinie Robinson. (FILE)

St. Ann Residents Urged to Make Use of Clinics

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), shares a thought with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dianne McIntosh during a domestic violence/conflict resolution training session for key Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) operatives at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston today (December 1).

Domestic Violence Training for Police Personnel

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks, brings greetings at the National Church Service launching Disabilities Awareness Week 2014, at Calvary Baptist Church Montego Bay on Sunday, November 30. (File photo)

9 years ago Labour

JCPD Calls for Barrier-Free Environment

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is calling for a more barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Executive Director, JCPD, Christine Hendricks, told JIS News that while various entities have been making an effort to make their physical spaces more accessible to PWDs, more needs to be done to ensure that information is also accessible to that...

Chief Executive Officer, PetroCaribe Development Fund, Dr. Wesley Hughes (left), signs the official agreement for a grant of $402 million to the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) for the establishment of the Festo Authorised and Certified Training (FACT) Centre for specialised engineers. At right, Executive Director, CMI, Dr. Fritz Pinnock prepares to affix his signature. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry’s offices located at Maxfield Avenue in Kingston on November 30. The centre, which is slated to become operational in September 2017, will be the first of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean and will offer world-class training and certification in robotics, mechatronics and automotive engineering.

9 years ago Transport

PetroCaribe Provides $402 Million for Engineers Training Centre at CMI

The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) has received $402 million in grant funding from the PetroCaribe Development Fund for the establishment of a Festo Authorised and Certified Training (FACT) Centre for specialised engineers. The centre, which is slated to become operational in September 2017, will be the first of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean and will offer world-class training and...

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (left), looks on as President of Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga; President, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (2nd right); and President, Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Michelle Chong sign the United for Exports Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), at the New Kingston offices of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries on November 30.

9 years ago

Entities Partner to Grow Exports

Four private- and public-sector bodies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), agreeing to work together to grow national exports to US$2.5 billion by 2020. Jamaica currently exports approximately US$1.6 billion in goods and services. The bodies that will be collaborating are the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Jamaica Manufacturers Association (JMA) and Jamaica Promotions Corporation...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (2nd right); State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left) and Head of Corporate Relations, Red Stripe, Dianne Ashton-Smith (right), with graduates who won Trailblazer Awards for their performance in the Red Stripe Learning for Life (LFL) training programme. Occasion was the 2016 graduation ceremony on November 30 at the Red Stripe Oval on Spanish Town Road, in Kingston. The outstanding students (from second left) are Taffarie Andrews, Patrick Austin, Christene Bent and Anthoneil Francis.

9 years ago Labour

Red Stripe Provides Training for 238 Young Persons

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has commended corporate giant Red Stripe for providing valuable skills training to 238 youth, through its Learning for Life (LFL) programme. Addressing Red Stripe’s LFL graduation ceremony on November 30, at the Red Stripe Oval on Spanish Town Road, in Kingston, the Minister thanked the company for its continued commitment to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents former President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Rev. Dr. Mary-Ann Nichols, with her plaque at the Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards ceremony, held on November 30, at King’s House, in St. Andrew.

9 years ago

Civil Servants Honoured for Long Service

Scores of civil servants who have served 25 years and more have been recognised by the Government for their long and dedicated service to the public sector. At a ceremony held at King’s House on November 30, the recipients were presented with plaques by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness;...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), presents the 2016 Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Roll of Honour award to Juno Gayle (centre) at the award presentation ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on November 29. Sharing the moment is State Minster, Hon. Floyd Green.

9 years ago Education

Senator Reid Hails JTA 2016 Roll of Honour Awardee

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has hailed 2016 Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Roll of Honour awardee Juno Gayle as a fine example of excellence, commitment, and integrity in the teaching profession. He noted that Mr. Gayle, who had a 40-year career as an educator, understands that teaching and educational administration require more than just...

Former Cuban President, Fidel Castro, addresses Jamaicans during his first visit to Jamaica in 1977.

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Jamaica’s Flag to Fly at Half Mast on December 2 in Tribute to the Late Former Cuban President

The Jamaican flag will fly at half-mast tomorrow (Friday, December 2), on all government offices and national buildings as a tribute to the late former President of the Republic of Cuba Fidel Castro Ruz who died on Friday, November 25. Jamaica will join the rest of CARICOM in the symbolic gesture of condolence to mark Mr. Castro’s passing and mourn...