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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the opening of a targeted topics forum hosted by the National Adaptation Planning (NAP) Global Network at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Tuesday (March 15).

Govt Will Protect Environment While Pursuing Development – Vaz

The Government is committed to the country’s development, while protecting the environment and mitigating the impacts of climate change. The pledge came from Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Office of the Prime Minister,...

Local Government Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), is greeted by Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon, ahead of a staff meeting at the agency, located on South Camp Road, in Kingston, on March 16.

SDC to Play Significant Role in Apprenticeship Programme

Secretary/Chairman of the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption, David Grey, addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, today (March 16). He urged public servants to make statutory declarations of their assets, liabilities and income.

Public Servants Urged to Make Statutory Declarations

A reconditioned passenger train embarks on the journey from May Pen to Linstead on April 16, 2011. (FILE)

Public-Private Partnership being Explored for Rail Service

Deputy Executive Director at the Financial Services Commission (FSC), Janet Johnson Haughton (left), listens as young entrepreneur, Nicholas Kee (right), makes a light comment at the Commission’s 2016 Schools’ Financial Education Programme (SFEP) awards ceremony, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston, on March 15. At centre is President of Junior Achievement, Jamaica, Alphie Mullings-Aiken.

FSC Says SFEP is Empowering Young People

Senior Director, Investigation and Surveillance Unit at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter (left), having a light discussion with Wellness Officer for the Post and Telecommunication Department, at Jamaica Post, Marcia Williams-McDonald, at a seminar on: ‘The Impact of Health and Wellness on Organizational Productivity’, held on March 15 at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), on Old Hope Road, in Kingston.

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Employees Urged to Observe Safety Measures

Senior Director of the Investigation and Surveillance Unit at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, says safety and health measures must be strictly observed by employees in the work environment, to ensure their well being. “It is now becoming part of all organisations to have an occupational health and safety policy and they are trying to put...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), is introduced to Vice President, Investment Promotion, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Claude Duncan (left), by President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards. The Minister was on a tour of the agency’s New Kingston offices, yesterday (March 15), where he met staff and had a meeting with JAMPRO executives. The Minister was accompanied by Director General in the Ministry, Dr. Sharon Crooks.

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Vaz Says JAMPRO Critical to New Ministry

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says that JAMPRO, as the investment arm of the Government, will play a critical role in fulfilling the mandate of the newly created Ministry. “I think we have a lot to work with in terms of the economic growth and...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) greets Canadian High Commissioner, His Excellency Sylvani Fabi, during the Commonwealth Day celebrations on March 14 at King’s House. The day was celebrated under the theme: ‘An Inclusive Commonwealth’. At centre is British High Commissioner, His Excellency David Fitton.

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Queen Calls for Inclusiveness

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has called on the people of the Commonwealth to support those in need and those who feel excluded. “By doing so, we will continue to build a truly representative Commonwealth community,” she said in a message delivered by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during yesterday’s (March 14) Commonwealth Day celebrations at...

Training Manager at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Cheryl Nichols, addresses a JIS Think Tank today (March 15).

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ODPEM Stages Seismic Youth Forum on March 17

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will be staging a Seismic Youth Forum on March 17, at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Mona campus, St. Andrew. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank today (March 15), Training Manager at ODPEM, Cheryl Nichols, said the forum will be targeted at tertiary students, seismic and geological researchers, students...

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), engages in conversation with Minister of Finance and Public Service Hon. Audley Shaw. They were at the first official meeting of the Cabinet held today (March 15) at the Office of the Prime Minister, 1 Devon Road.

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Cabinet Decisions Must Be in Jamaica’s Interest – PM

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, says all the decisions of the Cabinet, must have at the forefront, the interest of the Jamaican people. He also encouraged the Ministers to have the most vulnerable members of the society uppermost in their minds. The Prime Minister was giving his opening remarks at the first official meeting of the Cabinet held...

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), addresses Members of the Cabinet at the first official meeting, today (March 15), at the Office of the Prime Minister.

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“Public’s Interest Must be Forefront” – PM Holness Convenes First Cabinet Meeting

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness today (March 15) urged members of his Cabinet to always be driven by the public’s interest and to consistently have Jamaica’s most vulnerable in mind when taking national decisions. He also encouraged them to act with equity and fairness. Mr. Holness was addressing his first official meeting of Cabinet since taking office. Cabinet...

Cornwall College’s Curtis Glennon (second left), winner of the Social Development Commission (SDC) Poster Competition and Montego Bay High School’s Savannah Somers (fourth left), winner of the Essay Competition, at a presentation ceremony, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Monday, March 14. Others (from left) are: Parish Manager of the Jamaica Public Service, Rasheed Anderson; Manager for the SDC, in St. James, Randy Hayle, and National Commercial Bank’s Bay West Branch Manager, Wayne Hunt.

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SDC Stages Successful Essay and Poster Competitions

Manager for the Social Development Commission (SDC), in St. James, Randy Hayle, says the agency’s recently concluded essay and poster competitions between 11 of the parish’s high schools, were successful. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Hayle said the competitions were geared toward the advancement of youth development in business and the strengthening of the nation’s economy, “one community...