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Assistant Manager in charge of Strategy and Business Support at GK Insurance, Jordan Tait addressed a JIS Think Tank, recently.

GK Insurance Introduces Policy to Cover Loss of Income due to Natural Disaster

Farmers and persons living in areas that are susceptible to catastrophes can benefit from insurance coverage under a policy developed by GK Insurance. The Livelihood Protection Policy (LPP) covers loss of income due to heavy rains or high wind speed....

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a sensitisation session on justice services at his Constant Spring Road office in St. Andrew on Thursday (November 10).

Community Leaders Urged to Provide Guidance to the Youth

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), in conversation with Permanent Secretary, Colette Roberts Risden (centre) and World Bank Country Manager, Galina Sotirova, at the launch of PATH’s Youth Ambassador Programme on November 9, at Mona Visitors’ Lodge, in Kingston.

Persons Selected to be Youth Ambassadors for PATH

Shauntai Burke, who has received invaluable support from the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) is encouraging other young people facing challenges to never give up on their dreams.

CSJP a Lifeline for Young Mother

Ambassador of South Korea to Jamaica, Jong Seon Lim (second right), presents an optical disc device to Board Chairman of the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ), Gladstone Wilson (third right), at the handover ceremony for an optical digital archival system at the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) offices, today (November 10). Others (from left) are former Information Minister, Sandrea Falconer; Audio Visual Records Analyst, Jamaica Archives and Records Department, Jeanetta Phillips; Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service, Donna-Marie Rowe, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Mr. Dean-Roy Bernard.

PBCJ Gets Digital Archival Equipment

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, converses with Director General of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor Errol Morrison, at the recent launch of Science and Technology Month at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) on October 26.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Big Money in Nutraceuticals

Director General at the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor Errol Morrison, says development of nutraceuticals could become the economic saviour for Jamaica. He said ginger, marijuana and the ball moss offer significant potential for product research and development, which could bring major earnings for the country. “If we were to take any one of the three nutraceuticals,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and former Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson, exchange words as they focus on activities during a closing ceremony for Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2016, at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) polo field at Up Park Camp on June 28. (File Photo)

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Major General Anderson to be Appointed Jamaica’s First National Security Advisor Effective December 1, 2016

Prime Minister Andrew Holness announces the creation of the office of National Security Advisor, and the appointment of Major General Antony Anderson to the post. Consistent with international best practices in other jurisdictions such as UK, Canada, USA, India, Australia, and in the pursuance of strategic national security management, the National Security Advisor is the principal technical advisor to the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on November 1.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

House Begins Debate on Bills to Facilitate Development of Horse-Racing Industry

Debate began on two Bills in the House of Representatives on November 9, to establish a regulatory framework that will attract and support investment in Jamaica’s horse-racing industry and facilitate the development of Caymanas Track into a modern world-class racing complex. The Bills – Betting, Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act and the Jamaica Racing Commission (Amendment) Act – were piloted...

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, addresses the media at a press briefing at Sagicor head office in Kingston, on November 10.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

Jamaica Exceeds All Targets

Jamaica has exceeded all macroeconomic targets for the 14th and final quarterly test under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, addressing a press briefing at the Sagicor offices in Kingston, yesterday (November 10), said he believes Jamaica will easily pass the test in all the...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, delivering the keynote address at the PATH Top Achievers’ Awards ceremony, held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on November 9.

9 years ago Labour

PATH Students Recognised for Academic Achievements

Thirty-eight students have been recognised for their outstanding academic achievements by the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). The students, who are beneficiaries of the Programme, were recognised on November 9 during an awards ceremony at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, in Kingston. The biennial event was held under the theme ‘Promoting Health and Education for an Empowered Nation’....

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on October 12.

9 years ago Environment

Cabinet Approves Contract for Rio Cobre Study

Cabinet has approved the award of a contract valued at US$427,000 to consulting engineering firm Stanley Consultants Inc., for the Rio Cobre Basin Water Resources Study. The study forms part of the Kingston Metropolitan Area (KMA) Water Supply Improvement programme and will be overseen by the National Water Commission (NWC). Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel...

In this file photo, Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, has the attention of security guards from Hawkeye Limited, at a press conference at the Ministry’s head office on Oxford Road on November 8, 2016 to announce a self-contributory health-insurance scheme for security guards through Guardian Life.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Self-Contributory Health-Insurance Scheme for Security Guards

Security guards are to benefit from a self-contributory health-insurance scheme provided through Guardian Life. Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, who made the announcement at his Oxford Road offices yesterday (November 9), said that some 23,000 registered security guards stand to benefit from health coverage. It includes an individual plan for $997 per month, a family plan for $1,473...