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

Decline in Number of Children Reported Missing in 2014

The Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) is pleased to announce that preliminary statistics as reported to us by the Missing Person Monitoring Unit (MPMU) of the Jamaica Constabulary (JCF) indicate that there has been a ten percent (10%) decline...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke, addresses a Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) monthly meeting, held at the Council’s offices in downtown Kingston on January 13.

KSAC to Reclaim Public Spaces in Corporate Area

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

Aspiring Principals Must Be Certified – Education Minister

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, gives an update on the performance of the economy at a press briefing, held in New Kingston on January 13.

EPOC Co-Chair Also Confident Jamaica Will Pass IMF Quarterly Test

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke (right), presides over today’s (January 13) Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) monthly meeting at the Council’s offices in downtown Kingston.

KSAC Will Continue To Honour Approval Time – Mayor

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Major Richard Reese.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

JCA Has Disease Response Plan

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) says it has a response plan in place to deal with the possible entry of diseases, such as the deadly Ebola virus. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JCA, Major Richard Reese, told JIS News that in addition to implementing a response plan early, the agency also acquired several protective gear, including Hazmat suits. “We...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (left), greets resettled residents and other persons attending Monday’s (January 12) launch of the Jamaica Association for the Resettlement of Returning Residents (JARRR) revamped website, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Mr. Brown, who has responsibility for Diaspora Affairs, was the guest speaker.

11 years ago Foreign Affairs

Investment Opportunities Main Area of Focus at Diaspora Conference

Investment opportunities in Jamaica will be the main area of focus, when the sixth biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference is held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, from June 13 to 18. State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, said this emphasis will be a continuation of activities initially undertaken at the 2013 conference,...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, delivering the keynote address during Monday’s (January 12) launch of the Jamaica Association for the Resettlement of Returning Residents (JARRR) revamped website, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

11 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaicans In Canada to Invest in Stock Market Come April 1

Beginning April 1, Jamaicans residing in Canada will be able to participate in trading and other related activities, on the local stock exchange. This, as the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) is set to receive authorization (designation) from the Canadian administration, which will facilitate this arrangement, via the Internet, for the over 300,000 persons of Jamaican descent and origin, currently residing...

Interim President of Mico University College, Professor Carol Clarke, addresses the graduation ceremony for Master of Science degree students from Mico, and the Sam Sharpe and Moneague teachers’ colleges, held on Sunday (January 11), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

11 years ago Education

Mico Professor Underscores Value of Partnership in Tertiary Education

Interim President of the Mico University College, Professor Carol Clarke, is underscoring the value of partnerships in bringing higher level tertiary qualifications to Jamaicans. She was addressing a graduation exercise at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday (January 11), where 43 teachers from Mico University College and the Sam Sharpe and Moneague teachers’ colleges, received their...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill M.P.

11 years ago Environment

Minister Pickersgill to Tour Port Antonio Water and Sewerage Project

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, will examine the progress of works under the $1.83 billion Port Antonio Water, Sewerage and Drainage Project, when he tours the Portland capital on Wednesday, January 14. He will be accompanied by Minister of State, Hon. Ian Hayles, and will be joined by the Portland Members of Parliament, and...

Members of the graduating batch of 2014 from Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College, The Mico University and Moneague College, who graduated with Master of Science degrees from the Central Connecticut State University, take part in the ceremony, held on January 11 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.

11 years ago Culture

Graduates Urged To Get Involved In Transformation Process

Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, has urged graduates of tertiary institutions to become actively involved in the education and transformation process, to advance their communities and the country. Addressing Master of Science (MSc) graduates from Central Connecticut State University, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on January 11, the Minister said by undertaking and completing...

Head of the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.

11 years ago Tourism

Hoteliers and Suppliers to Meet January 21

Local suppliers and manufacturers will be able to meet, exchange ideas and discuss business opportunities with hoteliers and tourism stakeholders, at the upcoming Speed Networking event, slated for January 21 at the Half Moon Hotel, in Montego Bay. The event, which will last from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. will take the form of break-out sessions and meetings between Managing...