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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), shares in light discussion with (from left) Director of the University of the West Indies (UWI) School of Education, Dr. Marcia Rainford; St. Lucia’s Minister of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training, Shawn Edward and Founder of the International Conference on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the Caribbean, Professor Halden Morris. Occasion was the sixth staging of the conference held recently at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

TVET to Be Introduced at Primary Level

Jamaica is moving to infuse Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) into the primary schools, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. Currently, TVET is offered in secondary schools, but the Ministry is looking to also introduce...

Director-General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry. (JIS File Photo)

Growth of 2.7 % for January to March Quarter

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, examines Quiet Storm, a chestnut stallion owned by Dr. Arielle Foote (left), daughter of Westmoreland Veterinarian, Dr. Dingle Foote, during the Westmoreland Agricultural Show 2023, at Manning’s School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on May 28.

Praedial Larceny Must Be Dealt with Urgently – Minister

Chairman of the Crime Monitoring Oversight Committee (CMOC), Lloyd Distant, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) should be commended for the improvements that have been made in its recruitment and training programme.

Accelerated Promotion Programme Has Boosted JCF’s Human Resources Capacity

The late Alvin Dickie Butler poses with his Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Award.

Portland’s Best Kept Secret Owner Was True Ambassador – Minister Bartlett

Banana and Plantain Farmer, Winsome Crosdale-Delaney, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

3 years ago Agriculture

Farmer Hails Banana Board’s Continued Support

Portland-based banana and plantain farmer, Winsome Crosdale Delaney, is lauding the Banana Board for the invaluable support provided in enabling her to boost production. Speaking to JIS News in a recent interview, she said over the past 12 years, the Board has provided technical assistance through scientific research conducted on her farm. “This has really assisted me to increase my...

Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.

3 years ago EducationYouth

Registering with OIC to Be Made Hassle-Free

Schools and other entities handling individuals’ personal information can expect an effortless process when registering with the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC). Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay, said the organisation is developing a tool that will guarantee easy submission. She was speaking at the recent Technology in Education Conference, hosted by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited in Kingston. “Based on the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), receives a plaque from Senior Director, Legal Affairs Unit, Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Hazel Edwards, during the JCA’s 10th Anniversary Stakeholders’ Appreciation Awards, held recently at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

New Act Will Modernise Customs – Minister Clarke

The new Customs Act, when passed, will provide the centrepiece for the modernisation and transformation of the Customs landscape, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. He noted that the legislation will better address the complexities of the modern trade and commerce environment and facilitate ease of cross border trade and other commercial activities....

Deputy Governor, Research and Economic Programming Division and Financial Stability, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Robert Stennett.

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Deposit Portability Could Be A Reality Soon

Individuals could soon be able to move their accounts easily from one bank to another. The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is actively developing strategies to make deposit portability a reality locally. Deposit portability will give the banked and unbanked the flexibility to shop around at the various banks to find the services that best suit their needs. In addition to...

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

JSIF Reminds Persons to Apply for Support Under REDI II

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is urging persons who have not yet submitted their applications for support under its Rural Economic Development Initiative II (REDI II), to do so quickly Completed application forms and supporting documents must be submitted by Wednesday, May 31 at 4:00 p.m. The process may be done electronically via email to redi@jsif.org, or delivered to...

3 years ago Works / Construction

NWA Commences Repairs on Jackson Town to Ulster Spring Road

The National Works Agency (NWA) has commenced rehabilitation works on the Jackson Town to Ulster Spring road in Trelawny. The project, being done at a cost of $166 million under the NWA’s Maintenance of Secondary Roads Programme, is slated for execution over seven months by contractor, Morris Hill Limited. Community Relations Officer at the NWA’s Western Office, Janel Ricketts, told...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), with representatives from the Papine High School 4-H Club during the 2023 Agricultural Show (Agrofest) for Kingston and St. Andrew. They are (from left) students, Andrew Matthewson, Grade 10; Jessica Williamson, Grade 11; Rihanna Simpson, Grade 11, and Terome Rookwooe, Grade 10; and Agricultural Science teacher, Mark Jones. The event was held on the Ministry’s playfield in Kingston, on Saturday (May 27).

3 years ago AgricultureTransport

Special Emphasis on Farm Roads This Year

Special emphasis will be placed on the Farm Road Programme this year, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. Addressing stakeholders and patrons at the 27th staging of the Kingston and St. Andrew Agricultural Show (Agrofest), on Saturday (May 27) at the Ministry’s playfield, in Kingston, Mr. Green said during consultations with the farmers, concerns were expressed...