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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), and Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (left), peruse the specifications of one of the 25 computers which have been provided for the Attorney General’s Department under the Government of Canada-funded Justice Undertaking for Social Transformation (JUST) Programme. The computers, along with backup storage devices and a projector, were handed over by Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Sylvain Fabí (centre), during a ceremony at the Office of the Attorney General in New Kingston on November 8.

Attorney General’s Dept. Gets 25 Computers

The Attorney General’s Department has been provided with 25 new desktop and laptop computers under the Government of Canada-funded Justice Undertaking for Social Transformation (JUST) Programme. The computers, along with backup storage devices and a projector, form part of the...

Minister with responsibility for Water and Housing in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (File)

Minister wants Real Development in Montego Bay

Deputy Chief of Party, Ja REEACH II Project, Dianne Dormer, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on November 8.

Agricultural Sector Impacted By Ja REEACH Project

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. (FILE)

Government Removes GCT on Agricultural Inputs

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), signs a contract valued at $15.1 million for repairs to the wall and the paving of a car park on East Street, downtown Kingston that serves the Civil Division of the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court. The signing took place at the Ministry on Constant Spring Road on November 8. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer (centre) and Dayne Tyndale from Turbo Construction Ltd, also sign. The contract was one of three totalling $38.73 million, which have been awarded for remedial work to buildings and other structures with a view to improving the quality of service offered by the justice system.

Contracts Valued at $38.73 Million Signed for Repairs to Court Facilities

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, following the signing of a declaration of intent during a Call-to-Action ceremony by the Council, at the Courtleigh Auditorium on November 7. The declaration underscores the Government’s commitment to the specific policies that fall under the eight growth initiatives published by the Economic Growth Council.

9 years ago Development

Diaspora to be Targeted in Growth Agenda

The diaspora is being touted among the specific areas that will be engaged to attract investment for achieving economic growth. Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, speaking in a panel discussion and signing ceremony at the Courtleigh Auditorium on November 7, said the diaspora is a central repository for investment capital. He said the EGC will be...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, sign a declaration of intent, during a ceremony and call to action at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston on Monday, November 7. The declaration underscores the Government’s commitment to the specific policies that fall under the eight growth initiatives published by the EGC.

9 years ago DevelopmentPrime Minister

‘5 in 4’ Growth Plan Will Benefit Poor and Vulnerable

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says measures by the Government and the Economic Growth Council (EGC) to put Jamaica on a path of higher and sustained growth will benefit the poor and vulnerable. The Council, which was launched in April, is committed to achieving five per cent growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in four years. The Prime...

President and Chairman of Spatial Innovision Ltd., Mr. Silburn Clarke (left), Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Educational Planning Unit of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dasmine Kennedy (centre) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Mrs. Audrey Sewell, sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the management of geographical information systems (GIS) technology in 57 secondary and tertiary schools, during a ceremony at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston on May 4. (File image)

9 years ago Education

More Schools to Receive Free GIS Software

More institutions are to receive free geographical information systems (GIS) technology for training and research purposes. Senior GIS Manager and Trainer in the National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD), Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Simone Lloyd, said that 57 schools have received GIS software to date and the technology will be rolled out to other institutions over time....

Acting Principal of the Montego Bay Community College in St. James, Dr. Maureen Nelson (left), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ in Montego Bay on November 7. At right is Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the institution, Ruiz Warren.

9 years ago Education

Montego Bay Community College Working to Maintain its Reputation

The administration at the Montego Bay Community College, in St. James, is unrelenting in its efforts to maintain its reputation as the college of choice among persons seeking tertiary-level training in western Jamaica. Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the college, Ruiz Warren, who addressed a JIS ‘Think Tank’ in Montego Bay, on November 7, said the institution remains...

Dean of the Faculty of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at the Montego Bay Community College, Mrs. Karen Gayle, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ in Montego Bay on November 7.

9 years ago Education

More Employees in Western Jamaica Pursuing Tertiary Education

Dean of the faculty of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at the Montego Bay Community College, Mrs. Karen Gayle, says there has been a rapid growth in the demand for tertiary education among employees in western Jamaica. Addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ in Montego Bay on November 7, Mrs. Gayle said in an effort to satisfy the growing demand, the...

9 years ago Education

Mobay Community College Expands Funeral Services Course to Corporate Area

Funeral home workers in Kingston, St. Andrew and surrounding areas will be able to access training and certification come January 2017. This, as the Montego Bay Community College will be taking its Associate Degree programme in Funeral Services and Mortuary Science to the Corporate Area. Dean of the Faculty of Workplace Development and Continuing Education at the college, Karen Gayle,...

9 years ago Environment

Geospatial Portal Under Construction

The National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD) in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation has completed work in capturing the satellite imagery of the entire island. This is a part of the entity’s thrust to create a portal to provide geospatial data to Government and private-sector entities as well as the general public. The project was undertaken in...