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Acting Director of the Legal Services Unit in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Camille Bennett-Campbell (left), speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Wednesday, November 26, on the rights of workers under the Flexible Work Legislation. Beside her is Director of the Pay and Conditions of Employment Branch of the Ministry, Faylene Foster.

Workers Have No Reason To Fear Discrimination Under Flexi Work Law – Labour Ministry

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is assuring workers that they have no reason to fear discrimination under the Flexible Work Arrangement law. Acting Director of the Legal Services Unit at the Ministry, Camille Bennett-Campbell, says the Act...

Coffee Industry Board (CIB) Chairman, Delano Franklyn (2nd left), discusses details of authentic Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee packaging, with Director, Regulatory Division, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Orine Henry (right); Acting CIB Director General, Steve Robinson (left); and Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of the Organized Crime Investigation Division (OCID), Clifford Blake. Occasion was Tuesday’s (November 25) media briefing at the CIB’s head office in Kingston, to outline measures to safeguard the world-renowned brand from breaches and infringements.

CIB Steps Up Measures To Protect Blue Mountain Coffee Brand

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

PM Says CCJ Will Protect Legal Rights of Citizens

Minister of Investment, Industry and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton.

Industry Minister Hails Re-Accreditation of NCBJ

Political Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy, Mr. Xia Ogushun (right), presents a cheque for the purchase of 200 water tanks for farmers, to President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, at the ‘Eat Jamaican’ Day exposition, held today (November 25) on the grounds of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, in Kingston.

JAS Stages ‘Eat Jamaican’ Day

Technical Specialist with the Community Renewal Programme (CRP) at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Charmaine Brimm (right), speaking at a JIS ‘Think’, today (November 25). She gave details of a parenting workshop to be held for residents of Parade Gardens from November 25-27. At left is International Programme Director for The Art of Living Foundation (AOLF), Mr. Dushyant Savadia.

11 years ago Community

Parade Gardens Residents Take Part in Parenting Workshop

One hundred and fifty residents of Parade Gardens (Central Kingston), are participating in a three-day workshop on stress management and parenting. The workshop began today (November 25) and will last until Thursday (November 27). The sessions will be conducted from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Parade Gardens Community Centre. The activity is being held under the Community Renewal...

The Labour Minister said the other members of the Commission have been identified and invited to serve, and as soon as a new Chairman has been appointed, the public will be informed.

11 years ago Labour

Ministry to Identify New Chair for Labour Market Commission

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is working to identify a new chairman for the Labour Market Commission (LMC), so that the body can begin its work of reviewing existing labour policies and programmes. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier informed that businessman Douglas Orane was identified to head the body, but due to other commitments, he was not able...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan (left), exchanges pleasantries with Custos of Trelawny, Hon. Paul Muschett, just before the start of the Fire Safety Awareness Week church service held recently in Trelawny.

11 years ago CommunityLocal Government

State Minister Calls for Community Action in Fire Prevention

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan, is calling for community action in fire prevention and safety. Mr. Fagan, who was addressing the recent Fire Safety Awareness Week church service in Trelawny, informed that eight children were among the 16 people, who have died as a result of fires since the start...

Director of the Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell.

11 years ago Transport

ITA to Charge Administrative Fees for Other Services

After years of providing several of its services free of cost to the public, the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), will be moving to charge Administrative Fees for these services in a bid to recover related operational costs as well as to improve its overall offerings. The proposed charges are to come into effect on December 1, 2014 following consultations with...

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (second right), and Executive Director, Civic/Governmental Relations for Community Advancement at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Dr. Grace Kelly (right), cut a cake to mark the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) 147th anniversary, during Police Week activities at the NCU’s main campus in Manchester on November 24. Also sharing in the moment are: Chief Chaplain and Assistant Commissioner of Police Training, Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh (left); and Chaplain of the Maggoty Police Station in St. Elizabeth, Rev. Marek Bainkowski.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF Observes Police Week from November 23 To 29

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be observing Police Week 2014 from November 23 to November 29 under the theme: ‘Restoring Community Confidence Through Sustained Partnership.’ The week will begin with a national service at the Church of the Open Bible, Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday (November 23). Other services will be hosted by area divisions...

Custos of Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury (right), conversing with staff at the May Pen Hospital, in Clarendon, after a recent ceremony to highlight expansion work at the institution, costing over $70 million. From left are: Dr. Tyrone Roberts; Sister Christine Prince; Director of Nursing at the hospital, Yvonne Brown-Smite, and Chief Executive Officer at the hospital, Nadia Nunes.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Staff at May Pen Hospital Commended

Members of staff of the May Pen Hospital, in Clarendon, have been lauded for providing quality care to the residents of the parish, by Custos of Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury, who was a patient at the institution recently. Mr. Shagoury, who was addressing a recent ceremony at the hospital to highlight expansion work costing over $70 million, said that he...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (3rd left); and Founder of Halls of Learning, Marvin Hall, seem pleased with Diamond Brown’s (2nd left) coding work, during a workshop held recently, at the General Accident Insurance Company’s board room in Kingston. At right is workshop participant, Najeeka Rose.

11 years ago Technology

Gov’t Moves to Increase Girl Coders

Twenty-five female students, aged 11 to 15 years, are being trained to become coders as part of the Government’s thrust to increase skills in information technology for national development, and boost the number of women in the male-dominated field. Coding is the process of writing specific instructions for a computer to perform a particular task or action. Coding is what...