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Minister with responsibility for the Public Service, Hon. Horace Dalley (at podium), addresses a ceremony to launch the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI) report, entitled: ‘Reforming Public Sector Reform’ at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on July 28. Pictured at the head table is Co-Executive Director, CaPRI, Dr. Christopher Tufton.

Gov’t Moving Ahead With Plan To Merge, Close, Privatise Entities

The Government is moving ahead with plans to merge, close, privatise, or outsource the services of several public sector entities. This, as it steps up the drive to enhance efficiencies and realise cost savings through the ongoing reform process under...

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Ranny Williams Centre To Be Transformed Into Independence Village From August 1- 6

Programme Manager of the Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP), Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Dr. Eleanor Henry, provides details about JSIF’s 2015 Scholarship Programme, during a JIS Think Tank on July 28.

200 Students to Benefit From JSIF Scholarship Programme

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

Prime Minister Simpson Miller to Address UN Security Council

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, speaking during a JIS Think Tank last Friday (July 24).

Change in Festival of the Arts Competition

Head of the Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA), Superintendent of Police Enid Ross-Stewart.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

CISOCA Appeals for Sign Language Interpreters

The Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) is appealing for sign language interpreters to assist the office in communicating with mute and deaf clients. Head of CISOCA, Superintendent of Police Enid Ross-Stewart, told JIS News that there are several cases before the agency relating to abuse of deaf and mute persons. “I am appealing to Jamaicans...

Chief Executive Officer of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Judith Ramlogan.

11 years ago Commerce

COJ Amnesty Ends July 31

It is the final week for business entities to cash in on tremendous savings in the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) Amnesty, which ends Friday, July 31. The COJ is urging persons who have not yet utilised the amnesty period to do so now, as it will not be extended after July. Documents due for pick-up on July 30 and...

Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecution, Lisa Palmer Hamilton, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

11 years ago Justice

Gov’t Taking the Profit Out of Human Trafficking

The local authorities are working to take the profit out of human trafficking through the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). POCA provides for the investigation, identification and recovery of assets garnered through criminal activity. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Lisa Palmer Hamilton, said that “upon conviction, an application can be made...

Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock-Ducasse (right), speaks with Representative from the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Noreen Jack, at today’s (July 28) opening of a workshop for the development of a multi-sectoral action plan for the prevention of childhood and adolescent obesity, at the Mona Visitor’s Lodge, St. Andrew.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Hosting Childhood and Adolescent Obesity Workshop

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), is hosting a two-day workshop for the development of a multi-sectoral action plan for the prevention of childhood and adolescent obesity. The goal of the workshop is to prepare a draft National Action Plan aligned with the Regional Plan of Action...

Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left) presents the Governor General’s Achievement Award to Sujae Boswell, a resident of Norwood in Montego Bay, St. James.

11 years ago Governor General

Sujae Boswell is on a Mission

Twenty-year-old Sujae Boswell is grateful to be a 2015 recipient of the Governor-General's Achievement Award for Excellence. The accomplished young man, who hails from the volatile community of Norwood, St. James, was recognised for his contribution to the development of his parish and country through his outstanding work in youth leadership and advocacy. He plans to use the national recognition...

Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Raymond Pryce.

11 years ago Education

Sydney Pagon STEM Academy Making an Impact

The Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth has been making a positive impact on the education landscape in the parish. Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Raymond Pryce, said since the upgrading of the then Elim Agricultural School to the STEM Academy a year ago, the institution has already established itself as...

Chairman of the Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Programme (PSTM), Pat Francis, makes a point at a recent Jamaica House media briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Votes In For Public Sector Customer Service Competition

Public votes totaling 16,523 have been received from customers for the entity and person of their choice in the 2014/2015 Public Sector Customer Service Competition. Public votes will determine winners for the ‘Best Customer Service Agency’ and ‘Best Customer Service Officer’ categories, which are to be announced in the awards ceremony in October this year. The competition is a biennial...