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Principal of the Salvation Army School for the Blind and the Visually Impaired, Iyeke Erharuyi (second right), walks with students of the school - Sherese Walker (right), and Kimani Nunez (2nd left). Looking on at left is Mobility Instructor, Annette Powell.

School for the Blind on Drive to Increase Enrolment

The Salvation Army School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is on a drive to increase enrolment at the institution. Principal, Iyeke Erharuyi, is encouraging parents with children who are visually impaired to make the effort and give them the...

Minister with Responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (centre), makes a point to Chairman, Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission, Hon. R. Danny Williams (left), at the Jamaica Anti Doping Commission’s symposium, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre on January 29. At right is General Secretary for the Jamaica Boxing Board of Control, Leroy Brown.

Government Strengthening Structures to Protect Athletes

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (2nd left) arrives for the opening of the two-day third Summit of Heads of Government of the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States (CELAC) in San Jose, Costa Rica on Wednesday (January 28). Here she is met by the President of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solis Rivera (left) and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, Manuel Gonzales Sanz (2nd right). Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, A.J. Nicholson (at right) accompanied the Prime Minister to the CELAC Summit being held January 28 and 29.

Prime Minister Urges Poverty Reduction Cooperation at CELAC

Director, Business Services, at the National Land Agency (NLA), Lori-Ann Thompson, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 28. She reported that there has been a significant drop in the level of complaints from customers, since the agency introduced several measures to improve the level of service.

NLA Reports Significant Reduction in Complaints

Registrar, Office of the Children’s Registry, Greig Smith. (FILE)

OCR Urges Parents and Guardians to Provide Proper Supervision

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addressing the launch of the National Cyber Security Strategy, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston, on January 28.

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National Cyber Security Strategy Launched

The Government has strengthened its resolve to protect the country’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, with the launch of the National Cyber Security Strategy. In addition to the strategy, there is the ‘Stop, Think, Connect’ campaign, aimed at public education on ways to protect systems from cyber attacks. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), in discussion with National Financial Literacy Coordinator, Sharryn Dawson (centre), and Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, First Global Bank, Peter Lindo, at the official launch of the ‘Taking Charge of the Financial Future of Youth in Jamaica’ project, held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, on January 28.

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Students to be Taught Financial Literacy

The Ministry of Education is partnering with Money Basics for Kids Ltd. to teach primary and high school students in Grades four to seven the fundamentals of financial literacy. Dubbed, ‘Taking Charge of the Financial Future of Youth in Jamaica’, the initiative seeks to offer children a simple guide into the world of money management and entrepreneurship. It aims to...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), in discussion with Vice President, Bustamante Industrial Trade Union, Alden Brown, during the official signing of the 2015-2017 Labour Management Agreement for the Building/Construction Industry, at the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) offices, in Kingston, today (January 28).

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Safety Passport for Construction Workers this Year

A Worker’s Safety Passport for persons in the construction industry will be introduced later this year. The passport is being developed by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, and will represent the level of training and certification of the workers on a particular site. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture,...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller addresses members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in the US House of Representatives and other senior member of the United States Congress, as well as officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the US Department of State at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C .on Monday (January 26). During her address, Prime Minister Simpson Miller thanked members of the CBC who played a major role in lobbying the IMF in 2012 to negotiate an Agreement with the Government of Jamaica. She also gave an update on the progress of the Jamaican economy, encouraged greater levels of US investments in Jamaica and lauded the move towards normalisation of relations between the USA and Cuba. Listening attentively to the PM are from left Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and Maxine Waters and First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, David Lipton.

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PM Addresses Members of Congress on US – Cuba Relations

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says Jamaica’s annual call at the United Nations for the lifting of the embargo against Cuba is likely to be replaced by an even more strident advocacy for international action against trafficking in children, which she said is a global scourge requiring united action. The Prime Minister was speaking to members of...

Modernisation Specialist, Office of the Cabinet, Michele Gordon Somers, displays a poster which explains how to vote in the Public Sector Customer Service Competition, while speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, held on January 28 at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Vote in Public Sector Customer Service Competition

Jamaicans are being encouraged to vote for the entities and individuals of their choice in the Public Sector Customer Service Competition 2014/15. Deadline for voting is March 31, 2015. This is a biennial event staged by the Cabinet Office, through the Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Unit, and represents the special emphasis placed by the Government on quality service delivery...

Newly appointed Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Bishop Dr. Gary Welch, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 27, at the Agency’s Head Office, where he outlined plans of the CSSB for 2015.

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CSSB Commits to Continuation and Expansion of Safe Schools Programme

Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Bishop Dr. Gary Welch, says the branch is committed to the continuation and expansion of the Safe School Programme. “Many years ago the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) started a Police Cadet Programme through which many of our senior officers were filtered. We intend to expand the school...

Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Mr. Dwayne Vaz, speaking at the launch of a three-day Mobile Business Clinic, in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on January 27. The clinic is being staged by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, through its agency the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC).

11 years ago Commerce

MSME Members Urged to Take Advantage of Mobile Business Clinic

Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Mr. Dwayne Vaz, is urging members of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Westmoreland to take advantage of the three-day mobile business clinic currently in progress in the town of Savanna-la-Mar. Speaking on January 27 at the launch of the clinic, Mr. Vaz said now more than ever, Jamaica’s future lies in the...