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President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), O’Neil Grant, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on November 12. Civil Service Week will be observed from November 16 to 21 under the theme: ‘Public Sector Advancement though Partnership and Collaboration’.

JCSA Head Says Service Delivery Has Improved Significantly

President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), O’Neil Grant, says service delivery in the public and private sectors has improved significantly, as a result of new innovations and technology implemented by various entities. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’...

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) District Officer, Kaysha Davis, makes a presentation to Shanika Williams of St. Aloysius Primary School, which was the overall winner of the primary school segment of the 2014 JFB Essay, Poster and Song Competition. The award ceremony was held recently, at Emancipation Park in Kingston.

Fire Accident Inspires Student to Enter JFB Competition

Chief Executive Officer at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Judith Ramlogan.

Loans on SIPP Registry to Attract Fee Come January

Acting Director, Health Promotion and Protection Branch, Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson-Sadler, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office.

Special Focus on Diabetes November 14

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites speaking at the ground breaking ceremony for a multi-million dollar auditorium at the Brown’s Town High School, in St. Ann, on November 13. The Minister encouraged the students at the institution to make the best use of their school life because there might not be a second chance.

Students Urged to Make Use of School Life

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left) and Principal of the Brown’s Town High School, in St. Ann, Johnallson Feraria (centre), break ground for the construction of a multi-million dollar auditorium at the school on November 13. Construction is expected to start shortly and should be ready for use at the school’s 2014/15 school leaving ceremony in June. At right is the school Board’s Vice Chairman and former Chief Education Officer, Jasper Lawrence.

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Ground Broken for Auditorium at Brown’s Town High School

Ground was broken on November 13, for the construction of a $22.9 million auditorium at the Brown’s Town High School, in St. Ann. Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, who spoke at the ceremony, told the staff and students that the event was a special occasion. “It’s all for you…We want to see you have the best possible facilities for...

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left) presents the 2014 National Medal in Science and Technology award as well as a citation to scientist, Dr. Henry Lowe. This was at the National Medal for Science, Technology and Innovation Awards Ceremony held at the Pegasus Hotel on Wednesday, November 12.

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PM Urges State Agencies to Promote Innovation

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller is calling on all state agencies to facilitate the development of innovators as the Government increases its focus on science and technology for economic development. “Some agencies have become too focused on their role as regulators to the detriment of their responsibility as facilitators,” Mrs. Simpson Miller said. She was speaking at...

12 years ago Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Persons with Diabetes Encouraged to Get Screened for Depression

The Ministry of Health is encouraging persons who have been diagnosed with diabetes, to get screened for depression as well. In an interview with JIS News, Acting Director of the Health Promotion and Protection Branch at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson-Sadler, explained that studies have shown that depression is high in persons who have diabetes. According to Dr. Davidson-Sadler,...

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), converses with President of the Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA), Erica Wynter, at a seminar held as part of activities for National Entrepreneurship Week, at Neil’s Auditorium in Mandeville, on November 12.

12 years ago Technology

Technology Minister Cites Emerging Opportunities in ICT Sector

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says there are numerous emerging opportunities available within the information and communication technology (ICT) sector for young entrepreneurs. Mr. Paulwell, who was addressing a seminar held as part of activities for National Entrepreneurship Week, at Neil’s Auditorium in Mandeville on November 12, said the online market presents a unique opportunity for...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

JCSA President Lauds Performance of Public Sector Workers

President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), O’Neil Grant, has lauded the performance of Public Sector workers, who continue to give excellent service, despite the changing economic environment. “I think that as a Public Service, we have done quite well with what we have been given to work with,” Mr. Grant told reporters at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on...

Manager of Oil and Gas, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, Brian Richardson, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on Wednesday, November 12.

12 years ago Technology

PCJ Says Jamaicans Will Benefit from Oil Exploration Project

The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) says it will ensure that Jamaicans benefit, if oil results from the recently announced gas and oil exploration project. The exercise, which commenced on November 1, is being facilitated under a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) signed by the PCJ, and Tullow Jamaica Limited. An exploration licence has been issued to the firm, which has...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left); President, Bryan’s Bookstores Limited, Paul Bryan (centre); and Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites sign a contract for the provision of electronic content on the tablet computers, under the Tablets in Schools pilot programme, during a ceremony at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), New Kingston, on November 12). Standing (from right) are: Board members of e-learning Jamaica Limited, Lloyd Lovindeer and Trevor Francis.

12 years ago Technology

Parents to Pay Minimal Fee for Tablet Computers After Pilot

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says that under the next phase of the Tablets in Schools initiative, beneficiaries will be required to pay a minimal fee for the device. He noted that currently, there is no charge for the device under the one-year pilot phase now underway. “We will not be able to provide free...