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Director of Social Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Denzil Thorpe (standing), engages (from left): International Labour Organization (ILO) Global Action Programme on Child Labour Project Director, Bijoy Raychaudhuri, and Principal Investigator/Project Director, Federico Blanco; and Director of the Ministry’s Child Labour Unit, Marva Ximminnies, during a meeting at the Ministry’s North Street offices, downtown Kingston, on January 30. The ILO representatives gave a brief overview of the organization’s US$7 million four-year Global Research on Child Labour Measurement and Policy Development Project, to be implemented in Jamaica, one of 10 countries that will benefit from the initiative.

Jamaica to Benefit from ILO Project

Jamaica is to benefit from a major International Labour Organization (ILO) technical assistance project, which is expected to strengthen the country’s ability to more accurately, capture, document and maintain current data on the occurrence of child labour. This will be...

Director, Work Permit Department, Ministry of Labour and Social Secuirty, Lisa-Ann Grant (left), and Head of the Trade Agreements Implementation and Coordination Unit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, David Prendergast, look over a document prior to the start of a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’ today (Jan. 30), at the agency’s headquarters in Kingston.

Jamaica Implements Fee Structure for CARICOM Skills Certificate

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, receives a painting from student at the Belair High School in Manchester, Tijesunimi Adekeye, which was done by fellow student, Alexander Taylor. Occasion was the dedication and official opening of the institution on Wednesday, January 29.

Thirty-three High Schools to be Expanded

President of the Library and Information Association of Jamaica (LIAJA), Matthew Blake (2nd left), emphasises a point during discussion with (from left): Deputy Director General, Corporate Governance and Management, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Kirk Philips; Director General of the Planning PIOJ, Collin Bullock; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Elaine Foster Allen at the opening of the two-day PIOJ/ LIAJA conference on January 30, at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston.

Libraries Urged to Facilitate Discussion on Logistics Hub

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), presents David Brown with his land surveyor’s certification, during a ceremony held today (Jan. 30), at the Ministry’s Dominica Drive offices, New Kingston.

Minister Pickersgill Presents Instruments to New Land Surveyors

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), is in discussion with former Minister of Health, John Junor (centre), and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson, at the NHF’s 10th anniversary banquet held on Tuesday, January 28, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Over $28 Billion Disbursed Under NHF

The National Health Fund (NHF) has spent $28.32 billion over the last decade as it continues to provide for the healthcare needs of Jamaicans. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson made the revelation as he addressed the fund’s 10th anniversary banquet held on Tuesday, January 28, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Of the total amount, $17.6 billion...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (seated), operates a bridge simulator, while Phase 1 Deck Cadet, Harvey Otis, looks on. The Minister was on a tour of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) in Kingston on Wednesday, January 29.

12 years ago Labour

CMI Hailed For Providing Quality Training

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is lauding the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) for providing the critical training necessary to produce the highly skilled personnel needed for the local and international job markets. “From all indications…the kind of personnel that you turn out…are of the highest quality. They are able to get jobs even before they complete their...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)

12 years ago Technology

Tanker Drivers End Strike

Motorists should be able to access their regular supply of petrol by this evening, following a late-night meeting on Wednesday, January 29, which ended a two-day gas strike by tanker drivers. The meeting was brokered by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, and involved the tanker drivers and...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams listen to a point being made by President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Francis Kennedy at a post logistics hub symposium press briefing held on January 29, at Jamaica House.

12 years ago Commerce

Clearer Understanding of Logistics Hub

A significant number of senior business executives and leaders say they now have a clearer understanding of the Jamaica Logistics Hub initiative, and how it can facilitate unprecedented growth and economic prosperity. Speaking at a press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on January 29, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, said this is the...

Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson. (FILE)

12 years ago Health & WellnessParliament

House Approves Amendments to Smoking Regulations

The House of Representatives has approved amendments to the regulations governing the ban on smoking in public places, which were recommended by the Human Resource and Social Development Committee of Parliament. A report from the Committee was submitted to the Lower House for debate and approval, on January 28. In his contribution to the debate, Minister of Health, Hon. Dr....

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.

12 years ago Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Fiscal Rule Legislation by End of March

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says the fiscal rule legislation will be enacted by the end of March 2014. He made the disclosure on January 28 in a statement in the House of Representatives. “The enhanced fiscal rules will seek to bolster fiscal transparency, ensure a sustainable budgetary balance and consolidate the gains of fiscal...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, responds to a question at a post logistics hub symposium press briefing held on January 29, at Jamaica House. At left is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams.

12 years ago Commerce

Government to Stage Logistics Hub Symposium for Int’l Investors

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce will partner with the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), to host a major logistics hub symposium on October 2, targeting global investors. The World Bank has agreed to endorse the event, which will bring together, local private sector and international investors, who want to pursue ventures with Jamaican firms. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Anthony...