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

Gov’t Looking to Employ Retired Judges

The Government is seeking to amend the Constitution to allow for retired judges to offer their services. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said the amendment will enable these judges to be re-engaged as needed by the Chief Justice and...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang

Gov’t to Spend US$3 Billion in Water Sector

Students of Holy Childhood Preparatory jump for joy after sitting their final paper in the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT).

GSAT: More Students Placed in School of Choice

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (Left), signs contract with Karisma Hotel and Resorts' Vice-President of Corporate Affairs & Business Development, Ruben Becerra (Right) on June 14 at Devon House.

First Major Investment under ‘Shovel Ready’ Programme

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

Education Ministry Improving Financial Management

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses a Corporate Governance Sensitisation session at his National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on June 15. Also pictured at the head table (from left) are: Acting Deputy Financial Secretary in the Public Enterprises Division of the Finance Ministry, Veronica Warmington; and State Minister in the Finance Ministry, Hon. Fayval Williams.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Urges Productivity Push

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, has charged directors of public-sector boards to hold staff to greater levels of productivity and efficiency. He said that increased productivity will put the country on the “path to prosperity”. “In every quarter, we have to stress the need for everyone to be more productive... if something can take one...

Director General at STATIN, Carol Coy, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 15.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

STATIN to Host Meeting of Advisory Group on Statistics

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) will be hosting a meeting of the Advisory Group on Statistics, which will involve the participation of heads of agencies from other statistics offices in the region. The meeting, which is one of STATIN’s activities to celebrate its 70th anniversary, will be held at the agency’s head office at 7 Cecelio Avenue in Kingston...

10 years ago JusticeParliamentSectoral Debate 2016/2017

West Kingston Report Tabled

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, today (June 15) tabled the West Kingston Commission of Enquiry Report in the House of Representatives, which recommended, among other things, apology to the residents, counselling for traumatised persons, and compensation for victims. The Justice Minister informed that 51 wide-ranging recommendations were made in the report for consideration by the Government. The 900-page document...

Director of Emergency Cardiac Care at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica Dr. Hugh Wong addresses a JIS Think Tank on the importance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

10 years ago Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Jamaicans Urged to Learn CPR

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica is appealing for more Jamaicans to get trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Director of Cardiac Care at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Hugh Wong, said that knowledge of CPR can save lives. He was speaking at a JIS Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (June 14). Dr. Wong noted...

Students at Windward Road Primary & Junior High School celebrate upon receiving their Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) results last year. (FILE)

10 years ago Education

Students Shine in GSAT!

Students who sat the 2016 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) performed brilliantly in four of the five subject areas examined. Language Arts recorded the highest average score, improving by four per cent over last year. Mathematics followed with a 1.9 per cent increase, while Social Studies and Science marginally improved by 0.4 and 0.5 per cent, respectively. This was noted...

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

10 years ago CultureOffice of the Cabinet

Schools Get $1.4 Billion in Early Disbursement

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has disbursed over $1.4 billion in tuition support to high schools, enabling their early preparation for the 2016/17 academic year. The Government had pledged the early disbursement of the funds, following an announcement to abolish auxiliary fees in high schools. Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister...

10 years ago CommunityLocal Government

KSAC Holds Meeting on Zikv and Hurricane Preparedness

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) will be hosting a town hall meeting on Thursday (June 16), which will focus on the Zika Virus (ZIKV), hurricane preparedness, and other issues affecting the municipality. The session will be held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church Hall on Old Hope Road, St. Andrew. Representatives from key agencies will be on...