The new Bail Act when passed and properly applied will ensure that only persons who pose a real threat and danger to the rest of society should be in custody,” says Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.  The Minister was speaking to JIS News about the provisions of the Bill, which seeks to repeal and replace...

The HEART/NSTA Trust has partnered with the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) to provide job opportunities for participants in the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) programme. Commencing December 1, participants will work in pre-approved ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) or participating private-sector firms for one year, where they will receive a monthly stipend of $85,000. Managing Director of...

The week-long orientation for the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme will begin on September 25. LIFT is a $2-billion Government of Jamaica programme, aimed at bolstering the social mobility of 500 youth annually, over a five-year period. Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, told JIS News that sessions will be conducted regionally. “We have regionalised...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) will host a two-day job fair at its North Street Office on September 27 and 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Companies representing the transport, hotel, business process outsourcing (BPO), retail, fast food, security, manufacturing, and financial sectors will be on hand to conduct interviews and hire workers in various fields....

Tourism Awareness Week (TAW) gets under way on Sunday (September 24) with a Thanksgiving Service at the Montego Bay New Testament Church of God in St. James, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The week, slated for September 24 to September 30, will incorporate the observance of World Tourism Day on September 27, under the theme ‘Tourism and Green Investments’. The theme...

Business operators are being encouraged to provide access to training and certification programmes for their employees. Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, in making the call, said that investment in human capital will create a more skilled, adaptable and resilient workforce that can respond to global challenges and opportunities. He was addressing the graduation ceremony for...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reminding farmers to utilise resources judiciously through the implementation of sustainable agricultural practices. RADA is currently working islandwide to enhance the development of farming through an effective, efficient and sustainable extension service. Officers often provide valuable information and resources to farmers to stimulate the growth of their businesses. Livestock Specialist at RADA, Maxine...