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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

The government is being lobbied by the country’s first licensed credit bureau, Creditinfo Jamaica Limited, to sanction the addition of telecommunications and utilities companies to the list of entities designated as credit information providers under the Credit Reporting Act (2010). Creditinfo’s Chief...

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

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

Recommendations for Changes to Cybercrimes Act to be Tabled Next Week

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).

Rev. Thwaites Hails Opening of Engineering Lab at Mona Prep

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), raises a point while addressing a ceremony to launch Engineers' Week at his offices in Kingston recently. Listening (from left) are: Past President of the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Omar Sweeney; and President Elect of the Institution, Dr. Noel Brown. Engineer’s Week will be observed from September 22 to 29.

Government Forges Closer Collaboration With Engineers

Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

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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...

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.

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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...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right). (FILE)

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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...

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.”

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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...

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.

13 years ago Finance & Public Service

36 Companies Registered With Credit Bureau

Some 36 entities have, to date, been registered with the island’s first licensed credit bureau, Creditinfo Jamaica Limited. Chief Executive Officer, Megan Deane, says these include a wide range of public and private sector entities, which are now formal providers and subscribers of credit history background information on institutions and persons seeking credit access through facilities, such as loans. Speaking...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (centre), along with Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of Panama in Jamaica, Erick Cajar Grimas (4th left); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Vivian Brown (5th right), with members of a youth delegation that will visit Panama from September 24 to 28 to participate in the Fourth Panama World Trade and Investment Foundation ‘Youth Ambassadors Programme’.

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Industry State Minister Leads Youth Delegation to Panama

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, is leading a youth delegation to Panama from September 24 to 28 to participate in the Fourth Panama World Trade and Investment Foundation ‘Youth Ambassadors Programme’. Eight young persons from the Corporate Area and Montego Bay will participate in activities and seminars on business and...

Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emilio Ebanks. (FILE)

13 years ago Local Government

Fire Brigade Helping Communities Prepare for Disasters

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is committed to helping Jamaicans prepare and respond to disasters, through the Build Disaster Resilient Communities (BDRC) and the Community Fire Safety (CFS) programmes. The BDRC programme is being spearheaded by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Speaking with JIS News, Public Relations Officer at the JFB, Emilio Ebanks, said that as part...