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

National Innovation Awards Applications Close Aug. 31

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is reminding that applications for the National Innovation Awards will close on August 31, 2016. The awards, scheduled for November 2016, will highlight excellence in innovation and creativity in various areas of Science. Executive Director...

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.

Seven New BPO Projects Soon

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.

10 years ago Transport

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.

10 years ago Education

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...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange shares a photo opportunity with members of Jamaica’s Paralympic team to Rio (front row, from left) Head Coach Neville Sinclair, Paralympians Alphanso Cunningham, Dana-Gaye Weller and Shane Hudson. The moment was also shared with (back row, from left) Director of Customer Solutions at Digicel, Patrick King; President of the Jamaica Olympic Association; Honourable Mike Fennel; Randy Jones, Director, JPA; President of the Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA), Christopher Samuda, Director of the JPA, Dr Rory Dixon; Chef de Mission, Javon Campbell and Secretary General, JPA, Suzanne Harris-Henry at the Jamaica Paralympic Association Press Conference, held Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the Jamaica Olympic Association Head Quarters in Kingston.

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“Wi Likkle but Wi Tallawah”- Grange tells Paralympic Team

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has extended best wishes to the Jamaica Paralympic team as they prepare to participate in the 2016 Rio Paralympics Games set to commence on September 7. “You are a very small team. But so is our country. Our size has never stopped us astonishing the world. Wi likkle...