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Sports Minister, Honourable Oliva ‘Babsy’ Grange presents President of the Jamaica Chess Federation, Ian Wilkinson with a cheque during a Courtesy Call paid on the Minister at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport on Thursday, August 25, 2016. The two were joined by members of the team that will represent Jamaica at the 2016 Chess Olympiad in Baku, Azerbaijani, September 1-14.

Gov’t Gives Jamaica Chess Federation $2 Million Boost Ahead of Olympiad

Sport Minister, Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange has presented the Jamaica Chess Federation with a special contribution of JM$2 million towards preparation for the 2016 Chess Olympiad in Baku, Azerbaijani, September 1-14. The Federation had received JM $750,000 previously and was...

Executive Director, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

National Innovation Awards Applications Close Aug. 31

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), is presented with a token on behalf of J. Wray & Nephew (JWN) Foundation, by scholarship recipient Lenworth Hydol, during the Foundation’s annual awards ceremony, held on August 24 at the J. Wray Nephew Limited’s corporate offices, in New Kingston.

Early-Childhood Learners at Acceptable Level

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange making her presentation at the Jamaica House Rio Press Briefing held at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston on Thursday, August 25, 2016.

Gov’t on Track to Promote Brand Jamaica at London World Championships

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the construction of 63,000 square feet of new office space for the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector in the Montego Bay Free Zone, on August 25. Joining the Prime Minister (from left) are President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley; Attorney General and Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris.

PM Breaks Ground for 63,000 Sq. Ft. Office Space for BPO Sector

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing a groundbreaking ceremony for an additional 63,000 square feet of office space for the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector, in the Montego Bay Free Zone, on August 25.

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Seven New BPO Projects Soon

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there are at least seven new Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) projects in the pipeline, which should significantly expand the sector and create many new jobs. Mr. Holness pointed out that he is integrally involved in the seven projects, which should come on stream this year into early next year. “We will be...

Executive Vice President of the Employee Benefits Division, Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited, Willard Brown (left), presents Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) scholarship recipient, Daniel Beckford, with his certificate at the 2016 Sagicor Foundation Scholarship awards function, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on August 25.

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Primary Schools Must Focus on Literacy and Numeracy – Senator Reid

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, has instructed primary-school administrators to focus on literacy and numeracy for the new school year. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said all students must master reading and math at the grade-four level. “For those who don’t, immediate steps must be put in place for them to catch up,” Senator Reid emphasised....

Deputy Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Richard Lumsden, listens to comments being made during Wednesday’s (August 24) quarterly media briefing at the PIOJ’s head office, in New Kingston.

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22.8% Reduction in Six Categories of Serious Crimes

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting a 22.8 per cent reduction in six of the seven categories of serious and violent crimes committed between January and June 2016, compared to the corresponding period last year. Deputy Director General, Richard Lumsden, says these include aggravated assault, break-ins, larceny, rape, robbery, and shootings. Mr. Lumsden indicated that the number of...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Ruel Reid.

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Principals Receive Advanced Training

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says to maintain strong and effective leadership in schools, the Ministry has been spearheading capacity-building initiatives for Principals. The Minister notes that, to date, more than 700 principals have received training, with another 200 to be added by year end. This is being done through the National College for Educational...

Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen (left), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 24. Director of Research at the CAC, Charmaine Thomas, is at right.

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CAC Urges Parents to Prioritise When Buying Textbooks

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging parents to prioritise when purchasing textbooks for the new school year. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 24, Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, said parents should consult the schools to find out the recommended books for the first half of the school year before buying. “This will help you to budget...

Attorney General and Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.

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MP Welcomes Move to Develop Ports in Mobay

Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, has welcomed the development of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility at the Montego Bay shipping port, and the move by the Government to convert the shipping terminal into a regional multipurpose port. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mrs. Malahoo Forte, who is also Member of Parliament for West Central St. James,...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses the 52nd Annual JTA Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa in St. James, on August 24.

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Government to Explore Special Mortgages for Teachers

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Government will be looking at housing solutions for teachers with special mortgages, as a means of curbing migration and to keep quality educators inside the classrooms. Mr. Reid, who was speaking at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 52nd Annual Conference on August 24 at the Hilton Rose...