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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid delivering the keynote address at the 2016 EduVision awards banquet at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on October 27.

Educators Encouraged to Use More Technology

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is encouraging educators in Jamaica to employ more technology in the teaching and learning process. Delivering the keynote address at the 2016 EduVision Awards Banquet at the Moon Palace Jamaica...

The Ministry of Education’s main office, 2 National Heroes Circle.

More Funding for Early-Childhood Institutions Next Year

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

Schools Encouraged to Manage Book Rental Scheme Properly

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the opening of Kingston Beta on October 26 at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) in New Kingston, where the Techstart.online directory service and business support platform was launched.

Minister Wheatley Endorses Techstart.online

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), listens to a point from Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, at the launch of Science and Technology Month held at the SRC on October 26. Science and Technology Month will be observed in November under the theme ‘Science, Technology and Innovation: Stimulus for Health, Wealth and Wellness’.

November is Science and Technology Month

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre) addresses a meeting of the National Cruise Council on October 27, at the Ministry’s New Kingston Offices. To the Minister’s right is Chairman of the National Cruise Council, Michael Belnavis and to his left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith.

10 years ago Tourism

National Cruise Council Gets Mandate to Grow Sector

The National Cruise Council has been given the mandate of growing the local cruise-shipping industry, to ensure sustainable growth and development of the sector. The charge was given by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during a meeting of the Council on October 27, at the Ministry’s New Kingston Offices. Mr. Bartlett said the cruise industry is poised for growth...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), accepts a token from Chief Executive Officer of IBEX Global, Robert Dechant, following an address at a ceremony to officially open the company’s offices in Portmore Pines, Portmore, St. Catherine, on October 27. The company currently employs 550 persons, with a view to increasing that number to 1,000 when the facility is complete.

10 years ago Finance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Gov’t Working to Boost BPO Investment

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO). He cited the recent passage of the Special Economic Zone Act as among measures to modernise policies and processes to achieve greater efficiency. He said emphasis is...

Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (3rd left), listens as Chairman of the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF), Mr. Leo Gilling (second left), explains the concept behind the fundraising campaign – ‘Pledge 2 Build’ – which was launched at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, DC, on October 26. Others (from left) are President of the Jamaica Association of Maryland (JAM), Reverend Dr. Noel Godfrey; President of the National Association of Jamaica and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO), Mr. Rick Nugent, and member of the JDETF Board, Mrs. Vanessa Buckle.

10 years ago Foreign Affairs

Diaspora to Raise US$2 Million for Education

The Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF) has launched a campaign called ‘Pledge 2 Build’, to raise US$2 million over the next three months to support education in Jamaica. The fundraising drive was officially launched by Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, at a reception held at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, DC, on...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses Thursday’s (October 27) media launch of the 2016 Tourism Outlook Seminar at Devon House in St. Andrew.

10 years ago Tourism

Caribbean Ministers’ Summit to Highlight Tourism Outlook Seminar

A Summit of Caribbean Tourism Ministers will highlight this year’s staging of the Tourism Outlook Seminar slated for December 6 to 8 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. The three-day event is being jointly hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), under the theme – ‘Tourism: Navigating Global Challenges for...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), cuts the ribbon to officially open business process outsourcing (BPO) company, IBEX Global’s offices in Portmore Pines, St. Catherine, on October 27. He is joined in the ceremony by (from left) CEO of IBEX Global, Robert Dechant; President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Dianne Edwards; and Country Manager of IBEX Global, Dalgleish Joseph. The office in Portmore employs 550 persons and will be increasing that number to 1,000 when the facility is fully built out.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

PM Says Ibex Global Shows Confidence in Jamaica with Investment

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the investment of IBEX Global in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector locally is a demonstration of confidence in Jamaica as a ‘right fit’ destination for its operations. Addressing a ceremony to officially open the company’s offices in the Portmore Pines Plaza in Portmore, St. Catherine, on October 27, Mr. Holness said...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Zika Infections on the Decline

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the country is seeing a reduction in the infection rate of the Zika virus. “We are moving to a point where one can argue that we are going to be seeing less cases over time,” he said, noting that severe cases of the illness are also on the decline. Dr. Tufton,...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate. (File)

10 years ago Justice

Video-Link Equipment Installed in Three Courts

Video-link equipment has been installed in the Supreme Court, Half-Way-Tree Parish Court and St. James Parish Court. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, when he addressed the House of Representatives on October 26. He further informed that steps are being taken to retrofit courts across the island with this equipment. Mr. Chuck said the utilisation of...