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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), presents, Manager, Haughton’s Pharmacy, Francine Haughton, with a Founding Partners award in celebration of MAGNA Rewards’ 10th anniversary in Jamaica, during a special function held on October 15 at the Terra Nova hotel in St. Andrew.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), presents, Manager, Haughton’s Pharmacy, Francine Haughton, with a Founding Partners award in celebration of MAGNA Rewards’ 10th anniversary in Jamaica, during a special function held on October 15 at the Terra Nova hotel in St. Andrew.

Sustained Growth Lies in Strength of MSME Sector – Minister Hylton

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the sustained growth and development of the local economy lies in the strength of the Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) sector. He notes that, as such, the Government continues to...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses a packed room of exporters and prospective exporters at a seminar organised by the Trade Board Limited today (Oct.16), at the Jamaica Business Development Centre (JBDC) on Marcus Garvey Drive.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses a packed room of exporters and prospective exporters at a seminar organised by the Trade Board Limited today (Oct.16), at the Jamaica Business Development Centre (JBDC) on Marcus Garvey Drive.

Exporters Flock to Trade Board Sensitisation Seminar
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott (left), shares pleasantries with Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Angela Brown Burke (right); and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Arun Kashyap, during Wednesday’s (Oct. 16) opening ceremony for the sixth UN International Mechanisms for Humanitarian Assistance (MIAH) conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott (left), shares pleasantries with Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Angela Brown Burke (right); and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Arun Kashyap, during Wednesday’s (Oct. 16) opening ceremony for the sixth UN International Mechanisms for Humanitarian Assistance (MIAH) conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

Int’l Humanitarian Assistance Conference Underway in Kingston
The late former Deputy Prime Minister, Ambassador Seymour Mullings, who died on October 9, at the age of 82.
The late former Deputy Prime Minister, Ambassador Seymour Mullings, who died on October 9, at the age of 82.

Official Funeral for Seymour Mullings
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Julian Robinson (right) is greeted by South Korea’s Vice Minister for Science, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Future Planning, LEE Sang-Mok (left), ahead of a meeting to discuss issues related to cyber security and how the South Korean Government could assist in training and capacity building for Jamaican personnel. The State Minister is in South Korea for the ‘Seoul Conference on Cyberspace 2013,’ from October 16 to 18.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Julian Robinson (right) is greeted by South Korea’s Vice Minister for Science, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Future Planning, LEE Sang-Mok (left), ahead of a meeting to discuss issues related to cyber security and how the South Korean Government could assist in training and capacity building for Jamaican personnel. The State Minister is in South Korea for the ‘Seoul Conference on Cyberspace 2013,’ from October 16 to 18.

Gov’t Seeks Assistance from South Korea in Strengthening Cyber Security

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Teacher of Agriculture at the St. Ann based Claremont All Age School, Kay-Ann Lawson, whose life changed when she met the late former Deputy Prime Minister, Seymour Mullings, in the late 1990s.
Office of the Prime Minister

Former Deputy Prime Minister’s Kindness Changed a Student’s Life

The work of the late former Deputy Prime Minister, Cabinet member, diplomat and long-serving Member of Parliament for South East St. Ann, Ambassador Seymour ‘Foggy’ Mullings, has come in for special praise from many persons, particularly those who felt his direct impact. Teacher of Agriculture at the St. Ann based Claremont All Age School, Kay-Ann Lawson, tells JIS News that...
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Former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee.
Community

Outstanding Son of Jamaica: Former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee

Affectionately called ‘Mr. Portmore’, the late Mayor, Councillor George Lee, is described as a dedicated public servant, a strong innovative leader, and passionate about the work of the Portmore Municipal Council, and the vision for Portmore. Mr. Lee passed away on Sunday, September 29 after a short illness. Mr. Lee made history as the first elected Mayor of the 10...
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Teacher of Agriculture at the St. Ann based Claremont All Age School, Kay-Ann Lawson, whose life changed when she met the late former Deputy Prime Minister, Seymour Mullings, in the late 1990s.
Community

Former Deputy Prime Minister’s Kindness Changed a Student’s Life

The work of the late former Deputy Prime Minister, Cabinet member, diplomat and long-serving Member of Parliament for South East St. Ann, Ambassador Seymour ‘Foggy’ Mullings, has come in for special praise from many persons, particularly those who felt his direct impact. Teacher of Agriculture at the St. Ann based Claremont All Age School, Kay-Ann Lawson, tells JIS News that...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), converses with President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Brian Pengelley during a breakfast meeting today (Oct. 16), at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. The meeting was organised by the Ministry in collaboration with the JMA, and sought to increase awareness at the highest corporate level, about occupational safety and health issues, and the need to reduce levels of stigma and discrimination in the food service industry.
Labour

Plans on Track for Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Act by March 2014

Plans remain on track for enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act within this legislative year, says Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier. “The Justice Ministry recently gave indication that steps are being taken to finalise the drafting of the OSH Bill by month-end. This means that the target for enacting this legislation within this...
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Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.
Tourism

Government Takes Action to Regulate Jet Ski Operations

The Government is taking action to regulate jet ski operations, which should result in a reduction of jet skiing accidents at marine recreational areas, and a clamp down on illegal commercial operators. Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, announced in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 15, that Cabinet has approved a six-month suspension on the...
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High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet-Assamba, signs the book of condolence for the late former Deputy Prime Minister and Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), Hon. Seymour Mullings, which opened on Monday, October 14, at the High Commission in London. The book will remain open until Friday, October18. Ambassador Mullings served for 26 years as a member of the House of Representatives, and was also a Finance Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Health, Minister of Local Government, and Minister of Agriculture. He died on October 9 at the age of 82.
Community

Members of the House Pay Tribute to Ambassador Mullings

Members of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, October 15 paid glowing tributes to the late former Deputy Prime Minister, Cabinet Minister, and Ambassador to Washington, Mr. Seymour Mullings, describing him as a patriot and selfless, who was dedicated to the advancement of his constituents, and the country as a whole. In her contribution, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia...
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Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Devon Rowe, addresses the Audit Commission’s annual conference today (Oct.15), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston under the theme: ‘Recalibrating Your Audit Committee: Performance at the Next Level’. Listening are: Audit Commission Chairman, Leighton McKnight (left, seated); and National Integrity Action (NIA) Executive Director, Professor Trevor Munroe.
Finance & Public Service

Audit Committees Urged to Adhere to Governance Framework

Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Devon Rowe, is urging strict adherence by the government’s Audit Commission and its affiliated committees to the principles of accountability, probity, and transparency. This, to ensure that state agencies and entities conform to the governance framework legislated for their operations. Mr. Rowe contended that having a “robust” monitoring and governance mechanism is necessary...
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