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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, addresses the Montego Co-operative Credit Union’s scholarships awards function held on August 14 at Day O Plantation Restaurant in Montego Bay, St. James.

Choose Careers for Logistics Hub

Students entering secondary schools are being encouraged to start charting their career paths early and to choose careers that will enable them to benefit from the Global Logistics Hub. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce,...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), and President, Rotary Club of New Kingston, Lloyd Butler (left), listen to a point from the Club’s Vice President, Rose-Marie Gibbs, during the organization’s weekly meeting at Chasers Café, Belmont Road, St. Andrew, on Friday, August 15, where Dr. Phillips was the guest speaker.

Government Must Operate at World Class Level – Dr. Phillips

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Colin Bullock (second left) conversing with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer (second right) during the official launch of the Financial Information and Real-time Matchmaking (FIRM) expo on August 14 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Strategies Limited, Aubyn Hill; and General Manager of Strategic Services, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Claudine Tracey.

DBJ Approved $2.3 Billion in Loans for MSME Sector

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, addresses the scores of residents attending a Unite for Change workshop held on August 14 at the Mannings School in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland.

Government Making Inroads in Fight Against Crime

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (at podium), addressing the Rotary Club of New Kingston’s weekly meeting, at Chasers Café, Belmont Road, St. Andrew, on Friday (August 15). Seated is Club President, Lloyd Butler.

Finance Minister Says ERP Continues to Yield Positive Outcomes

Past President of the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains, Novlet Deans (second right), presents Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Chief State Liaison, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ian Boyne (left), with a certificate of appreciation, during the Club’s weekly meeting at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston, on August 15. At right is President of the Club, Patrick Evelyn.

12 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaicans Urged to Cultivate Spirit of Optimism

Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mr. Ian Boyne, is encouraging Jamaicans to cultivate a spirit of optimism and a ‘can-do attitude’, even as they navigate their way through the current economic challenges. Mr. Boyne, who is also Chief State Liaison, said it is important for Jamaicans to seek out the opportunities present in times of significant challenges,...

Director of the Early Stimulation Programme in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Antonica Gunter Gayle.

12 years ago Labour

More Assistance for the Disabled

The disabled community will be receiving more assistance later this year, as proceeds from the Digicel 5K Run/Walk, to be held October, will go to children with special needs. Director of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Early Stimulation Programme, Antonica Gunter Gayle, speaking at the launch of the 5K Walk/Run, held on August 13 in downtown Kingston, said...

Cornwall Combined Disabilities Association (CCDA) member, Sorrette Bruce (right), is the centre of attention as she registers for the CCDA launching ceremony, which was held at Verney House Hotel in Montego Bay, on August 14. Others ( from left) are: CCDA volunteer, Maxam Brown Campbell; Assistant Secretary, Nickesha Reid; Treasurer, Andrew East and Social Development Commission (SDC) Community Development Officer for St James, Tashion Hewitt. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, delivered the keynote address at the launch.

12 years ago Commerce

Persons with Disabilities Urged to Partner with Government

Persons with disabilities are being encouraged to partner with the Government to ensure their freedom of choice, control over their lives and to realise their full potential. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, in addressing the launch of the Cornwall Combined Disabilities Association in Montego Bay on August 14 , said...

Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dennis Hickey, informing JIS News of the agency’s stepped-up anti-harassment drive in the resort areas.

12 years ago Tourism

TPDCo Steps Up Anti-Harassment Drive in Resort Areas

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) is spearheading an anti-harassment initiative, geared at maintaining order, safety and security within the resort areas. Speaking with JIS News, Executive Director of the TPDCo, Dennis Hickey, noted that through the establishment of a National Anti-harassment Task Force and the assistance of the police, various initiatives are being implemented to streamline operations within the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Julian Robinson (left), experiments with the classroom feature on one of the tablets to be used in the Tablet In Schools pilot project, at a JIS Think Tank held on Thursday, August 14. Chief Executive Officer of eLearning Jamaica Avrill Crawford (right); and Technical Services Manager at GeoTech Vision Enterprises Limited, Dean-Ray Grant, also participated in the session.

12 years ago Technology

Don’t Try To Steal Computer Tablets

As the Government prepares to roll out the Tablets in Schools pilot project in September, the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, is ensuring that security features are installed on the devices, which will protect them in the event of loss or theft. Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson, said the security features allows for the...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left); and Board Chairman, Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), Robert Gregory, cut the ribbon to officially open the FLA’s new offices on Wednesday, August 13, located at 91A Old Hope Road, St. Andrew.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

Minister Bunting Commends FLA for Reducing Backlog

The Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) has performed commendably over the last year, clearing a longstanding backlog of thousands of applications and reducing the application processing time from about three years down to six months. Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, made the disclosure during the official opening of the FLA’s new offices at 91A Old Hope Road, St. Andrew...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (2nd left) listens keenly to a point being made by, Commissioner of Customs, and Chief Executive Officer of Jamaica Customs Agency, Major Richard Reese (left), during the launch of the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) on Wednesday, August 13, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right); and Chairman of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Dr. Winston Davidson, also participated in the discussion.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Technology-Driven System to Speed Up Customs Operations

Jamaica Customs Agency has launched a major, technology-driven system, aimed at streamlining and reducing the processes involved in cross-border import, export, and transshipment of goods. The Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA), which is being implemented at a cost of US$4 million, is expected to speed up operations at the ports by fully automating export and import transactions. It allows...