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Minister of Industry, Investment, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), is in conversation with Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Masanori Nakano and Executive Chairman, Restoring Entrepreneurial Success Through Education and Technology (RESET) Caribbean Foundation, Collette Campbell, at the official opening of a training facility at RESET’s offices on Brompton Road in Kingston on May 26.

Gov’t Ignites 30 MSMEs

Some 30 Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) are to benefit from grant funding to commercialise their projects under the Innovation Grant from New Ideas to Entrepreneurship (IGNITE) Programme. “New businesses will be targeted under this pilot project, which will...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), greets Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Masanori Nakano (right), at the official opening of a training facility at the Restoring Entrepreneurial Success Through Education and Technology (RESET) Caribbean Foundation on Brompton Road in Kingston on May 26. Looking on is President, Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson.

Training Facility Established for Small Businesses

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), is joined by Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Masanori Nakano (2nd right); and Executive Chairman, Restoring Entrepreneurial Success Through Education and Technology (RESET) Caribbean Foundation, Collette Campbell, in cutting the ribbon to officially open a training facility for small business operators at RESET’s offices on Brompton Road in Kingston on May 26. Looking on is President, Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson.

120 MSME Operators to Benefit from Training

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles (Jr.) (2nd right) and President and Chief Executive Officer of JPS Co., Kelly Tomblin (2nd left), signs Memorandum of Understanding to provide internship opportunities for 45 at-risk youth from Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) target communities. Witnessing are Vice President of Customer Service and Communications at JPS Co., Keith Garvey (left) and Project Manager for CSJP, Simeon Robinson (right). Looking on are Programme Manager of the Community Renewal and Customer Solution Department, Marilyn McDonald (right, standing), and Corporate Communications Officer at JPS Co., Audrey Williams (left, standing).

At-Risk Youth to Benefit from Internship Programme

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), listens as Chief Executive Officer of Kingston Wharves Limited, Grantley Stephenson, outlines the operations of the entity, during a tour of Port Bustamante on Wednesday (May 25). At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden.

Labour Minister Hails JIC as Good Industrial Relations Model

In this file photo, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), is greeted by Pro-Chancellor of the Mico University College, Professor Neville Ying, at the launch of the University and College Leadership Training Programme (UCLTP), last year at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus.

10 years ago Education

Leaders from Tertiary Institutions to Upgrade Skills

Leaders from the island’s tertiary institutions now have an opportunity to upgrade their skills through the University and College Leadership Training Programme (UCLTP). The programme, designed by the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), in collaboration with the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC), seeks to equip participants with the requisite leadership and managerial competencies for effective leadership of contemporary colleges...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Employers Federation, Ms. Brenda Cuthbert (second left), when he arrived to deliver the keynote address at the JEF’s 34th Annual Business and Workplace Convention at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in Rose Hall, St. James, today (May 27). Others (from left) are: Manager of the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Ms. Dittie Guise and Chairman of the JEF, Wayne Chen.

10 years ago Prime Minister

To Increase Productivity Requires Leadership – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has emphasised that employers have the ultimate responsibility to ensure productivity and efficiency in the workplace and must put the requisite leadership in place for this to be achieved. Mr. Holness argued that to do otherwise could be devastatingly costly and counter productive. “In this regard, the employers do have equal if not...

Chief Executive Officer, Creative Production and Training Centre (CPTC), Chantal Hylton - Tonnes and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange share a photo opportunity with content providers following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the launch of Jamvision cable channel on Thursday, May 26, 2016. (right front row) Chairman, CPTC, Rochelle Cameron, (From left, back row) Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Delroy Gordon; JamVision Manager, Shakera Campbell; Calabash Literary Festival, Justine Henzel; Reggae Talks, UWI, Dr Carolyn Cooper; Institute of Jamaica/Jamaica Music Museum’s Grounation, Herbie Miller; Director, Star Time, Charles Simms; and Star Time, Michael Bennett.

10 years ago CultureEntertainment

CPTC Key in Promoting Brand Jamaica – Grange

Culture and Entertainment Minister, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has charged the Creative Production and Training Centre Limited (CPTC) and its new board to uncover creative means of promoting Brand Jamaica globally and use its products as vehicles to explore new partnership opportunities within the global arena of creative productions. Speaking at the launch of CPTC’s JamVision cable channel, formerly...

Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) Governor, Brian Wynter (left), responds to a question during the quarterly press briefing at the BoJ’s headquarters, downtown Kingston on May 26. Also pictured is the bank’s Deputy Governor, Livingstone Morrison.

10 years ago Commerce

BoJ Bullish On Growth

Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, is upbeat about the prospects for continued growth during the 2016/17 fiscal year, based on a number of positive economic trends. Among these are falling market interest rates, a decline in unemployment, and an expansion of private sector credit for personal and business purposes. Mr. Wynter noted that business and consumer confidence is...

Chief Executive Officer of the Micro Investment Development Agency (MIDA), Lanville Henry, highlights initiatives to be undertaken by the agency during a JIS interview.

10 years ago Commerce

MIDA Disburses $3.31 Billion Creating Some 63,000 Jobs

The Micro Investment Development Agency (MIDA) has disbursed $3.31 billion and facilitated the development of over 35,000 businesses since its inception in 1991. Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, Lanville Henry, told JIS News that the entity has contributed to the creation of close to 63,000 jobs. During 2015/16, the entity disbursed $155 million, financed over 1,600 businesses, and...

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), having a light exchange with Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, in the House, yesterday (May 24). The Prime Minister made his contribution to the 2016/17 Budget Debate.

10 years ago Budget 2016/2017Prime Minister

Gov’t to Accelerate National Identification System

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be seeking to speed up the implementation of a National Identification System (NIDS). He informed that grant funding for the project has been secured and some development work has started. “I have directed that all the legislative, administrative and funding processes be immediately accelerated including public education and consultations,”...

In this file photo, State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), reflects on the life of Ananda Dean, who died tragically in 2008, with her mother, Nardia Campbell.

10 years ago Youth

Children Our Number One Priority – Green

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Ministry remains committed to taking the necessary actions that will protect the nation’s children. “We are dedicated to doing the sort of work that ensures that there is no doubt in the minds of Jamaicans that children are our number one priority,” Mr. Green assured. He called on...