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Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, emphasizing a point, during Friday’s (July 3) debate on the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2015, in the Senate.

Senate Passes Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2015

The Senate, on Friday, July 3, passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2015, that will facilitate the provision of an additional $35,568 in tax-free income for workers, effective January 1, 2016. The Bill, which was passed with four amendments, provides...

Mikhail Morris (centre), Mona Heights Primary School head boy and top performing Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) student, shares a moment with his proud parents Clyde Morris and Mitzie Graham-Morris, at his graduation ceremony on Thursday (July 2). Mikhail delivered the valedictory address at the graduation and will be attending Campion College in September.

Young Math Whiz Wants to Help Students Ace the Subject

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, makes a presentation to guests and graduates, at the Mona Heights Primary school graduation ceremony, held on Thursday (July 2), at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College, St. Andrew.

Education Minister Reports Successful Sitting of Grade Four Literacy, Numeracy Test

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses Wednesday’s (July 1) Tourism Linkages Hub stakeholders meeting, held at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester.

Strengthening Agri-Tourism Link to Reduce Food Import Bill

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, highlights plans for the 63rd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, during a recent JIS Think Tank. (FILE)

JAS Promises Another Successful Denbigh Show

Film Commissioner and Manager of Creative Industries at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Carole Beckford, highlights activities for the upcoming Jamaica Film Festival slated for July 7 to 11, during a recent JIS Think Tank.

11 years ago Commerce

Jamaica Film Festival to Attract Major Players

Some of the leading practitioners and executives in international film and media will be in the island for the inaugural staging of the Jamaica Film Festival, which gets underway on Tuesday (July 7). The five-day event, to be held in Kingston, under the theme: ‘Where Art Meets Business’, will feature 14-capacity building workshops and the screening of 43 films at...

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) and Chairman of the Denbigh Show Committee, Senator Norman Grant, says rural farmers must be celebrated for contributing to economic growth in the country. He was addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on July 1, 2015, where details Denbigh 2015 show were disclosed.

11 years ago AgricultureJIS Think Tank

JAS President says Agriculture Continues to Play Significant Role in Economy

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, is attributing the recent growth in the Jamaican economy to the performance of the agricultural sector. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on July 1, Senator Grant noted that the agricultural sector continues to play a significant role in helping the country to successfully pass quarterly performance tests under the...

Commuters boarding a JUTC bus which plies the Spanish Town to Half-Way Tree route.

11 years ago Transport

Adult Fare for Students during Summer Break on JUTC

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is reminding student concession passengers ages 12 to 20 in uniform that effective Saturday, July 4, the student concession rate of $30 will not apply to their travel on JUTC buses. This is so because school officially ends on Friday, July 3, and student travel which is for students ages 12 to 20 in...

Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (centre), is flanked by students of the Mayfield All Age School, in St. Elizabeth, Ashley Wellington (left) and Demitri Juggi, after they presented her with a gift for having being the guest speaker at their graduation ceremony, held on July 2 at the St. Mark Anglican Church Hall, in Southfield, St. Elizabeth. The Minister is also a past student of the school.

11 years ago Information

Information Minister Challenges Students to Remain Focused

Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has challenged graduates of the Mayfield All Age School in Southfield, St. Elizabeth, to remain focused on their dreams and goals, as they move into the next phase of their education. Addressing a graduation ceremony at her alma mater on July 2, at the St. Mark Church hall in Southfield, St. Elizabeth, the...

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), greets Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen, at the graduation ceremony for nurses and midwives on July 2, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. Looking on is Chief Nursing Officer in the Ministry of Health, Marva Lawson-Byfield.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

More Than 70 Nurses Complete Training in Specialist Areas

More than 70 nurses have completed training in specialized health care areas, through the Ministry of Health’s In-Service Education Unit. The programme, which lasted between six and nine months, saw the nurses being rigorously trained in the theoretical and practical aspects of the specialized areas of Neonatology, Nephrology, Psychiatric Nursing and Nursing Administration. Among those who participated in the programme...

Chairman of the Minimum Wage Commission, Mr. Silvera Castro (left), in discussion with Commission member, Mrs. Bernita Locke (centre) and CEO of Manpower Services Limited, Audrey Hinchcliffe.

11 years ago Labour

Commission to Review National Minimum Wage

The Minimum Wage Advisory Commission is in the process of reviewing the National Minimum Wage and the Minimum Wage for Industrial Security Guards. Members of the public and interested organizations are invited to submit, in writing, any comments, suggestions or proposals they may wish to make for the consideration of the Commission. Memoranda should include proposals in respect of interest...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, fielding questions from journalists during yesterday’s (July 1) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. At right is Project Manager, Local Government Reform Programme, Clive Edwards.

11 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Office of National Rapporteur for Trafficking in Persons to be Strengthened

The Government is moving to strengthen the capacity of the Office of the National Rapporteur for Trafficking in Persons. Speaking at a Jamaica House press briefing on July 1, Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said Cabinet has approved a recommendation from the Public Order Committee, for measures to be taken to have the office equipped...