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Youth participants in the KingstOOn animation conference and film festival held recently at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies (UWI).
Youth participants in the KingstOOn animation conference and film festival held recently at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies (UWI).

Youths Welcome Animation Industry

As Government makes further investment in training and pushes to develop the local animation industry, several experts in the field and many talented youths in western Jamaica are expressing optimism at the country’s ability to establish itself as a major...
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), greets Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Gerardo Lozan (left), during the foreign languages annual general meeting today (Sept. 27), at the Ministry’s Caenwood Centre Auditorium in Kingston. Looking on is Modern Language Education Officer in the Ministry, Martha Corbett-Baugh.
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), greets Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Gerardo Lozan (left), during the foreign languages annual general meeting today (Sept. 27), at the Ministry’s Caenwood Centre Auditorium in Kingston. Looking on is Modern Language Education Officer in the Ministry, Martha Corbett-Baugh.

Education Ministry Improving Content of Foreign Language Studies
Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), converses with Holmwood Technical High School Principal, Paul Bailey (centre), and North East Manchester Member of Parliament, Audley Shaw, during a visit to the institution’s campus in Manchester on Thursday (Sept. 26). Behind them is one of the two buses currently contracted by the school to provide transportation services for students.
Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), converses with Holmwood Technical High School Principal, Paul Bailey (centre), and North East Manchester Member of Parliament, Audley Shaw, during a visit to the institution’s campus in Manchester on Thursday (Sept. 26). Behind them is one of the two buses currently contracted by the school to provide transportation services for students.

Education Minister Praises Widespread Support for Holmwood
Director of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Luz Longsworth, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held on September 26, at the Montego Bay Regional Office, St. James. The Think Tank was to provide details about the Chamber’s ‘Expo 2013,’ which is scheduled to be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from October 11 to 13.
Director of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Luz Longsworth, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held on September 26, at the Montego Bay Regional Office, St. James. The Think Tank was to provide details about the Chamber’s ‘Expo 2013,’ which is scheduled to be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from October 11 to 13.

Young People Invited to View Animation Showcase at Mo’bay Expo
Students and staff of Holmwood Technical High School in Manchester, disembarking one of two buses contracted by the institution’s management to provide transportation services for students.
Students and staff of Holmwood Technical High School in Manchester, disembarking one of two buses contracted by the institution’s management to provide transportation services for students.

Holmwood to Expand Bus Service in Wake of Tragic Accident

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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (3rd right); and Programme Manager, Poverty Reduction Programme, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Dr. Eleanor Henry (right); interacts with graduates of the Rae Town Employment Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Development Programme, at a ceremony held on September 26, at the Jamaica Business Development Centre Incubator and Resource Centre in Kingston.
Education

Rae Town Residents Benefit From Skills and Entrepreneurship Training

Thirty residents of the Rae Town community in Kingston have benefitted from a skills training and entrepreneurship programme that was undertaken at a cost of approximately $1.3 million. The Rae Town Employment Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Development Programme was implemented by the Morris Entrepreneurship Centre of Northern Caribbean University (NCU), in association with the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), with...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (centre), shares a light moment with Commissioner of Customs Major (retd) Richard Reese (left); and President of the JCC, Francis Kennedy. Occasion was the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce’s (JCC) annual customs seminar held September 26, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Focussed On Reducing Food Import Bill

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, says the government is continuing its efforts towards reducing the country’s food import bill by US$300 million per year. Speaking at the annual Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Customs seminar September 26, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, Mr. Dalley said this is being done...
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JAMPRO Regional Manager, Conrad Robinson (left), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held on September 26, at the Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James. Looking on is Director of the Chamber, Dr. Luz Longsworth.
Commerce

JAMPRO Endorses Mo-Bay Trade Expo

The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Expo 2013, has received the full endorsement of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO). Western Regional Manager at JAMPRO, Conrad Robinson, said the event, which will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from October 11 to 13, is a “good fit for the mandate of JAMPRO.” “We are pleased to be associated...
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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
JIS Think TankTechnology

Gov’t to Address Online Safety Under School Tablet Programme

The government is moving to address concerns about the safety of children online, as it prepares to pilot the School Tablet Computer Programme during the current academic year. Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, told a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday, September 25, that close to 800 teachers...
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Chief Executive Officer, Creditinfo Jamaica Limited, Megan Deane (left), listens to a point being made by Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Christopher Zacca (centre), during the PSOJ Chairman’s Club breakfast forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on September 24, at which she was the guest speaker. Sharing in the discussion is Co-Chairman, Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) Public Policy and Legislative Committee, Dr. Wayne Henry.
Commerce

Jamaica Leads the Region in Setting Up Private Credit Bureaus

Jamaica is reported to be leading the way in terms of the establishment of private credit bureaus across the Caribbean. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the island’s first licensed credit bureau, Creditinfo Jamaica Limited, Megan Deane, says there has been a “steady growth” of these facilities throughout the region. Speaking at the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) Chairman’s Club...
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