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Director, Senior Productivity Specialist in the Technical Assistance Service Unit of the Jamaica Productivity Centre,Tamar Nelson.
Director, Senior Productivity Specialist in the Technical Assistance Service Unit of the Jamaica Productivity Centre,Tamar Nelson.

JPC to Host Two Day Productivity Conference

The Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) will host a two-day conference in observance of Productivity Awareness Week, October 7 to 11. To take place at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on October 8 and 9, the conference is to provide...
Manager for the Export Division at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Marlene Porter.
Manager for the Export Division at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Marlene Porter.

JAMPRO Business Link to Open Opportunities for Local Suppliers
Executive Director of the JPC, Dr. Charles Douglas.
Executive Director of the JPC, Dr. Charles Douglas.

JPC Intensifies Drive to Improve Productivity
Chief Executive Officer, Creditinfo Jamaica Limited, Megan Deane (left), shares pleasantries with Co-Chairman, Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) Public Policy and Legislative Committee, Dr. Wayne Henry, during the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) Chairman’s Club breakfast forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on September 24, at which she was the guest speaker.
Chief Executive Officer, Creditinfo Jamaica Limited, Megan Deane (left), shares pleasantries with Co-Chairman, Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) Public Policy and Legislative Committee, Dr. Wayne Henry, during the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) Chairman’s Club breakfast forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on September 24, at which she was the guest speaker.

Credit Bureau Wants Telecoms and Utility Companies Added to List of Information Providers
President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards (centre), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Paul Robotham (right), listen as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the LASCO Group, Lascelles Chin, share his experience on the agency’s first ever trade mission to the Dominican Republic earlier this month. JAMPRO provided an update on the successful mission during a press briefing on September 23 at its offices.
President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards (centre), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Paul Robotham (right), listen as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the LASCO Group, Lascelles Chin, share his experience on the agency’s first ever trade mission to the Dominican Republic earlier this month. JAMPRO provided an update on the successful mission during a press briefing on September 23 at its offices.

Dominican Republic an Important Market – JAMPRO Head

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State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson addresses a Jamaica Information Services (JIS) Think Tank on September 25, at the agency’s headquarters in Kingston
Technology

Recommendations for Changes to Cybercrimes Act to be Tabled Next Week

Recommendations for amendments to strengthen the Cybercrimes Act, are to be tabled in Parliament next week, State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, has informed. The proposed adjustments were made by the Joint Select Committee established to review the 2010 Act. The committee, which Mr. Robinson chairs, held its last meeting on September 24. Addressing a...
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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (standing right), observes as students use Legos to build structures, during the official opening of the Mona Preparatory School’s engineering laboratory on September 25, at the school’s premises on Old Hope Road, St. Andrew. Others looking on are Founder of Halls of Learning, Marvin Hall (2nd right); and Board Chairman, Mona Preparatory School, Stefan Wright (left).
Education

Rev. Thwaites Hails Opening of Engineering Lab at Mona Prep

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has hailed the opening of an engineering laboratory at the Mona Preparatory School, noting that the facility will foster critical and analytical thinking in students. Speaking at the official opening ceremony on Wednesday, September 25, at the institution’s Old Hope Road premises, Rev. Thwaites said the lab “is far more appropriate for...
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Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), raises a point while addressing a ceremony to launch Engineers
Environment

Government Forges Closer Collaboration With Engineers

The Government is seeking closer collaboration with the island’s engineers as it seeks to develop sound implementation strategies for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill,said engineers have a key role to play in assisting the country to adapt to climate change and the Government would welcome the technical expertise that...
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Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.
Finance & Public Service

Legislation to Govern All Tax Incentives to be Tabled in October

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, has informed that the Omnibus Tax Incentive Legislation will now be tabled in October, as against the end of September as was previously announced. The Omnibus Tax Incentive Bill, which is a key element in fulfilling the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement, aims to establish a transparent and coherent regime to...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right); addressing the launch of the 2013/14 Access to Information (ATI) National High School Essay Competition at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on September 24, while Director, ATI Unit, Damian Cox looks on. The competition, now in its fifth year, is open to registered high school students between third and sixth forms.
InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Communication Policy for Government Nears Completion

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says work on the Communication Policy for Government is nearing completion. Speaking at the launch of the 2013/14 Access to Information National High School Essay Competition at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 24, Minister Falconer said a rough draft of the policy has been completed, and is...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right). (FILE)
InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Students Encouraged to Take Part in ATI Essay Competition

The island’s high school students are being encouraged to participate in this year’s Access to Information (ATI) National High School Essay Competition. The competition, which is in its fifth year, is open to registered high school students between third and sixth forms. Students are being encouraged to write a 2,500 word essay on the topic: ‘The Access to Information Act...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right); and Director, Access to Information (ATI) Unit, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Damian Cox (centre); listen to a point being made by second place winner of the 2012/13 Access to Information Essay Competition, Kerron White; during the launch of this year’s competition on September 24. The competition open to registered high school students between third and sixth forms, who are being asked to write on the topic: ‘The Access to Information Act (2002) is critical for enabling citizens to exercise their voice, to effectively monitor and hold government accountable, and to enter into informed dialogue about decisions which affect their lives. Discuss.”
InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Access to Information Ensures Greater Transparency – Minister Falconer

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says access to credible information will allow the public to better engage in national decision-making while ensuring that there is greater transparency in governance. The Minister, who was speaking at the launch of the 2013/14 Access to Information National High School Essay Competition at the Office of the Prime Minister...
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