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NEW MINISTER AT THE HELM:
Honourable Shahine Robinson (right) addressing members of staff at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in Kingston today (March 9) as Mrs. Colette Roberts Risden, Permanent Secretary, and Mrs. Dione Jennings, Chief Technical Director (Social Security Division), look on. The new Minister was briefed on portfolio matters by Senior Directors and Managers. — NEW MINISTER AT THE HELM: Honourable Shahine Robinson (right) addressing members of staff at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in Kingston today (March 9) as Mrs. Colette Roberts Risden, Permanent Secretary, and Mrs. Dione Jennings, Chief Technical Director (Social Security Division), look on. The new Minister was briefed on portfolio matters by Senior Directors and Managers.

Second Woman Serves as Labour and Social Security Minister Hon. Shahine Robinson meets senior staff at North Street

Newly-appointed Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson was briefed on portfolio matters during a meeting with staff today (March 9) at the Ministry’s offices on North Street in Kingston. Minister Robinson is the second female Minister to...

Mico Research Day to Examine 2015 National Education Inspectorate Report

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator, the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre) and State Minister in the Ministry, the Hon. Floyd Green (left) greet members of staff at the Ministry, at National Heroes Circle, on March 8.

Education Minister Focused on Strengthening Parenting Skills

Chief Innovation Officer, Grace Kennedy Foods, Zak Mars (2nd left), signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Scientific Research Council (SRC) for the development of new, quality food items from local agricultural produce. The signing took place on Tuesday (March 8) at the SRC’s Hope Gardens headquarters in St. Andrew. Looking on (from left) are: Senior Product Development Manager, GraceKennedy, Alleya Zinck (right); Executive Director, SRC, Dr. Cliff Riley; and Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications, SRC, Roselyn Fisher.

SRC and Grace Kennedy Sign MOU to Develop New Food Products

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), is greeted by Principal Finance Officer in the Ministry, Judith Robb Walters, during his first day in office at the Ministry, in New Kingston, today (March 8). At left is Accountant, Jennifer Brammer.

New Ministers Report for Work

Meteorologist and Quality Manager at the Meteorological Service of Jamaica Kareen Gourzong (right) converses with Mrs. Shelly Lawson-Francis of Ja Reach 2.

10 years ago Environment

Met Service Hosts World Meteorological Day Photo Competition

Local amateur photographers are being invited to enter the Meteorological Service of Jamaica’s (Met Service) World Meteorological Day Photo Competition. Persons are encouraged to submit images that best depict the World Meteorological Day theme: ‘Hotter, Drier, Wetter. Face the Future’. The deadline for entries is March 13. Meteorologist and Quality Manager at the Met Service, Kareen Gourzong, told JIS News that...

$2016 Mathematics Teacher of the Year, Oneal McLeod (centre), raises his trophy, while Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Maurice Smith (left); and Director of Educational Programmes at the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, Dr. Renee Rattray, share the moment. The Godfrey Stewart High School teacher was named the winner of the award at the National Mathematics Forum at the Jamaica Conference Centre on Tuesday, March 8.$

10 years ago Education

Godfrey Stewart High Math Teacher Wins National Award

Oneal McLeod, a teacher at Godfrey Stewart High School in Westmoreland, is the 2016 Mathematics Teacher of the Year 2016. He was named as the winner of the coveted award during the National Mathematics Forum on March 8, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. “Words can’t explain how I am feeling right now,” said an elated Mr. McLeod in an...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Dr. Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), at the council’s downtown Kingston offices yesterday (March 8)

10 years ago Local Government

KSAC to Enter Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2016 Mayors Challenge

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) has signalled its intention to enter the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2016 Mayors Challenge, where the municipality could earn a top prize of US$5 million. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Dr. Angela Brown Burke, made the announcement during yesterday's (March 8) monthly meeting held at the KSAC’s downtown Kingston chambers. The competition, which was conceptualised by former...

Minister of Industry, Commerce and Agriculture, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), is presented with his Instrument of Appointment by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on March 7.

10 years ago AgricultureCommerce

Govt Targets Caymanas Project in Job Creation Thrust

The Government will be placing focus on the build-out of the Caymanas enterprise zone as it looks to boost job creation. “We will work very closely with the Office of the Prime Minister on the development of the Caymanas enterprise zone where we are hoping to have a combination of local investment and foreign investment in that facility,” said new...

Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), is presented with his Instrument of Appointment by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen during the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on March 7.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

New Finance Minister To Hit The Ground Running

Newly appointed Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is committed to unlocking the growth potential of the country while remaining fiscally prudent. “We are committed to continuing on a path of fiscal prudence while at the same time seeing what measures we can take to unlock the path to growth. It is a challenge,...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator, the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), is greeted by Director of Corporate Communications at the Ministry, Byron Buckley, when he arrived for his first working day at the Ministry, at National Heroes Circle, today (March 8). At centre is State Minister in the Ministry, the Hon. Floyd Green.

10 years ago Education

Education Minister Says He Is Ready To Take Charge

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says he is ready to take charge of the portfolio given to him by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “I am very delighted to be given the opportunity to steer this important ship at a time when all of us want to see education move forward. I have...

Project Manager for the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.

10 years ago Tourism

Entertainment and Construction Services Added to Tourism Linkages Event

Entertainment and construction services will be new features at this year’s ‘Tourism Linkages Speed Networking Event’, slated for Thursday, March 17 at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel and Spa in Montego Bay. Project Manager for the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley, told JIS News that the aim is to diversify the businesses participating, by having more service-oriented organisations present. “Specifically,...