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President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, addresses the 2014 Tourism Outlook Seminar on November 20, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, addresses the 2014 Tourism Outlook Seminar on November 20, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.

JHTA Optimistic About Winter Season

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, says things are looking “very positive” for the upcoming winter tourist season, coming from a 3.1 per cent growth in the industry since the start of the year....
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill, addresses the opening session of the 6th Tourism Outlook Seminar on November 20, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill, addresses the opening session of the 6th Tourism Outlook Seminar on November 20, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.

Jamaica on Track to Welcome 3.5 Million Visitors
Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), presents land owner, Herman Mitchell, with his land title, during a ceremony on November 20, at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), presents land owner, Herman Mitchell, with his land title, during a ceremony on November 20, at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

100 Residents of Four Parishes Receive Land Titles
State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan (right), presents fisherman, Urel Smith with a certificate for successfully completing a basic seamanship and safety at sea training programme. Occasion was the graduation exercise held on Wednesday, November 19, at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) at Palisadoes Park, Kingston.
State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan (right), presents fisherman, Urel Smith with a certificate for successfully completing a basic seamanship and safety at sea training programme. Occasion was the graduation exercise held on Wednesday, November 19, at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) at Palisadoes Park, Kingston.

250 Fishers Certified in Sea Safety
Director General at Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Karen Barton, says the service’s technology project will transform communities and libraries.
Director General at Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Karen Barton, says the service’s technology project will transform communities and libraries.

JLS ICT Project To Transform Communities And Libraries

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President of the Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) Alliance, Donovan Wignal (right), presents President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica , Christopher Zacca, with his MSME discount card, at its launch, held at the Courtleigh Hotel, in Kingston, today (November 20).
Commerce

MSME Alliance Launches Card To Help Consumers

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, has endorsed the Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (MSME) Alliance’s discount card, which will allow consumers to enjoy savings on a wide array of goods and services from its membership. The card was launched on November 20, with the support of various groups, such as the Manufacturers’ Association of Jamaica, the Private...
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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addressing a seminar on: ‘Pest Management and Infection Control: Impact on the Labour Force’, held on Thursday, November 20, at Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited, in Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Decline In CHIK-V Expected In December

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the country should begin to see a decline in the number of persons impacted by the Chikungunya virus (CHIK-V), in December. “Our expectation is that by December thereabout, you should be seeing a toning down, but we have to be mindful of those households who still have it,” Dr. Ferguson said. The...
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Mrs. Colette K. Roberts-Risden, has been appointed as Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, with effect from January 1, 2015.
Labour

Appointment Of Permanent Secretary Ministry Of Labour And Social Security

The Governor-General, on the advice of the Public Service Commission, has given approval for the appointment of Mrs. Colette K. Roberts-Risden, as Permanent Secretary to be assigned to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, with effect from January 1, 2015. She will replace Permanent Secretary, Alvin McIntosh, CD, JP, who will be proceeding on retirement. Mrs. Roberts-Risden first joined...
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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), is greeted by Senior Prefect at the Merl Grove High School, Jhevelle Gray (right), while Principal of the institution, Carol Alexander (centre), shares the moment. Occasion was the 90th Anniversary Karram Speid Lecture, which was held at the school yesterday (November 18).
Education

Education System Must Meet Needs Of Labour Market – Rev. Thwaites

Education Minister, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says that the education system must produce graduates, who can meet the requirements of the labour market. “We have to look at the marketplace, the society, to ask questions about what is needed from the system; what skills are required, what competencies are required, what attitudes and values are required, and … and...
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Project Manager for the Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation (PSTM) Programme, Office of the Cabinet, Dionne Forbes (right) looks on while a patron signs a nomination form to vote in the Public Sector Customer Service Competition. Occasion was the Civil Service Week 2014 Exposition held yesterday (November 18), at Emancipation Park, Kingston.
Office of the Cabinet

Public Sector Entities Showcase Products And Services

Members of the public got the chance to access the services and products offered by scores of public sector entities, at the Civil Service Week 2014 Exposition and Concert held yesterday (Nov. 18), at Emancipation Park, Kingston. They were also able to vote for the best public sector agency and customer service officer. A booth, equipped with a nomination box...
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