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Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Andre Miller.

Parents Urged to Stay Connected with their Children

Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), André Miller, is encouraging parents to stay connected with their children. This, he said, will really ensure positive outcomes and optimal performance from the youngsters. Mr. Miller, who...

Director of the Child Labour Unit in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Marva Pringle-Ximinnies.

Jamaicans Urged to be Vigilant in Detecting Child Labour

Retired Judges to be Rehired

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), with Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) President, Bruce Levy, at the opening of the company’s wind farm at Potsdam, in St. Elizabeth, on August 11.

14,000 More Hotel Rooms

President of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ), Dennis Chung, presents a certificate of participation to Ryan Stewart for completing the ‘Pitch It’ initiative, at an awards ceremony, held on August 12 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge in St. Andrew. Mr. Stewart was one of 21 persons who received business start-up grants valued at $6 million. The initiative was implemented by Organization of American States (OAS), the Trust for the Americas and Junior Achievement Jamaica, with financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Former Remandees Receive Start-Up Grants

10 years ago Justice

Courts to be Equipped with Modern Technology

The Government is seeking to equip the nation’s courts with the relevant technology as part of measures to increase efficiency. During a recent interview on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) television programme, ‘Issues and Answers’, Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said the main parish courts and all the supreme courts will be equipped with audiovisual technology, “so that everything...

Managing Director at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (at podium), delivers the keynote address at the launch of a $19-million programme to boost the country’s capacity to produce clean Irish potato seedlings, on August 15 at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) offices in St. Andrew. Others (from left) are Chief Post-Entry Officer at the Bodles Research Station, Dr. Peta-Gaye Chang; Consultant/Trainer with the programme, Dr. Juan Carlos Perez Guerra, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry.

10 years ago AgricultureCommerceLabour

JSIF Allocates $19 Million to Boost Production of Potato Seedlings

Jamaica’s capacity to produce clean Irish potato seedlings has been enhanced with a $19-million allocation from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Under the programme, the money spent annually to import 90 per cent of Irish potato seeds into the island will be cut significantly, while the availability of first-generation seeds will be guaranteed throughout the year. Delivering the keynote...

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Probation Officers Reach out to Child Offenders

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has lauded Probation Officers islandwide for their commitment to youth empowerment. Between August 8 and 12, the Probation Aftercare Services hosted some 350 child offenders from 14 to 17 years of age in their annual outreach programme – the Challengers’ Day Camp. This year’s camp...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the National Commercial Bank (NCB) complex at Fairview, in Montego Bay, St. James, on August 12. (FILE)

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Cites Growing Success of Junior Stock Exchange

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he continues to be impressed with the growing success of the Junior Stock Exchange, noting that it has provided impetus for a number of small and medium-sized businesses. Speaking to JIS News following the groundbreaking ceremony for the National Commercial Bank (NCB) complex at Fairview, Montego Bay, in St....

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange

10 years ago Sport

Jamaica the Toast of Rio

Jamaica and its outstanding athletes are being hailed by world leaders at the Olympics Games, being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In a recorded message sent from Brazil, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange said that Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who is also in Brazil, was commended after Usain Bolt’s scintillating victory...

Executive Director, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (3rd right), accepts a cheque for $170,000 from NCB Matilda’s Corner Branch Manager, Dave Wilson (4th left), at the SRC’s Hope Road Office on August 10. The funds will go towards expanding the ‘Energy For Young Minds’ (EFYM) programme of the SRC’s Caribbean Energy Information System (CEIS) Department. Others pictured (from left) are Team Leader for the CEIS, Curtis Deenah; Manager for the Information Services Division at the SRC, Kerry-Ann Curtis; Technical Information Officer, CEIS, Carol Davis; Kingston High School student, Alethia Thompson; Ardenne High School students Nicholi Bogues and Fabrizio Darby; and St. Hugh’s High School student, Oshen Constable.

10 years ago Technology

CEIS Looking to Raise $6 Million for Student Energy Competition

The Caribbean Energy Information Systems (CEIS) is looking to raise $6 million to roll out the competition component of the Energy for Young Minds (EFYM) programme. EFYM is an energy awareness and education programme for secondary-school students. It aims to inform and educate them on energy-related topics, prepare them for examinations and challenge them to make energy innovations. It comprises...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), exchanges greetings with United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (left), while head of the Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson, looks on. The occasion was the opening of Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) Jamaica Wind Project in Potsdam, St. Elizabeth on August 11.

10 years ago Technology

Ambassador Says US Ready to Partner with Jamaica for Clean Energy

United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis Moreno, says the US Government stands ready to partner with Jamaica to bring clean, reliable and affordable energy to the island. Speaking at the opening of the BMR Energy wind farm in Potsdam, St. Elizabeth, on August 11, Mr. Moreno said the objective is to break Jamaica’s dependence on expensive, high-carbon and fossil fuels....