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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaking during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday (April 26).

Youth Derive Benefits Through the Social Intervention Programme

Approximately 530 youth were placed on short-term employment with various private-sector companies for six months each during fiscal year 2022/23. This was facilitated through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Social Intervention Programme (SIP) and allowed them to gain...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Teachers Encouraged to Embrace Artificial Intelligence

Registrar of Companies and Acting Chief Executive Officer, Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Shellie Leon, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (April 25).

COJ Empowered to Verify Businesses’ Membership and Beneficial Ownership Information

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), participates in the unveiling of Sherwin-Williams’ 50th Anniversary Logo, at White Marl, St. Catherine, on April 26. Also taking part (from left) are Vice President for Sales in the Caribbean at Sherwin-Williams, Dustin Ewald; Branch Manager with the company, Monique Smith, and Site Manager, Lincoln Sharrier.

Industry Minister Commends Sherwin-Williams

(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 26).

Thousands Benefit from Rehabilitation Programme Grants of Social Security Ministry

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaking during his 2023/24 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday (April 26).

3 years ago Sectoral Debate 2023/24Social Security

130,000 Families Benefit from $9.5B in PATH Support

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, through the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), provided income support of $9.5 billion to 130,000 families during fiscal year 2022/23. Of this amount, approximately $2 billion was spent on back-to-school grants for PATH students. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate...

The new male ward at the Westmoreland Infirmary, which was opened on April 26.

3 years ago Local Government

Government to Spend More on Social Programmes in 2024/25

The Government will be spending more on social programmes in the next fiscal year, as the most vulnerable and poor must be protected. This was emphasised by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the opening of the new male ward at the Westmoreland Infirmary in Savanna-la-Mar, on April 26. He said the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc and brought...

Public Relations Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

3 years ago JIS Think TankLocal Government

Dial 112 to Contact JFB During Major Disaster If Cell Signal is Lost

Citizens are being advised that the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) may still be contacted during a major disaster, even if cell phone signals have been disrupted. This was revealed by Public Relations Officer at the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston. “If the cell service goes, you...

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Consumption Taxes for March Due Friday April 28

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of March are due on Friday April 28, 2023, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. This is in keeping with the requirement for these taxpayers to make their monthly Consumption Tax Returns and payments on the last working day of the month, after the end...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addressing Wednesday’s (April 26) Intellectual Property (IP) Power Brunch at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.

3 years ago CommerceIndustry

JIPO Undertaking Activities to Facilitate the Use and Protection of Intellectual Property

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) will be undertaking several activities during fiscal year 2023/24 to facilitate the use and protection of intellectual property locally. The initiatives include launching a technology innovation support centre as well as a women’s innovation network. This was disclosed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, under which JIPO falls,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), cuts ribbon to open the new $53-million male ward at the Westmoreland Infirmary in Savanna-la-Mar, on April 26. Sharing the moment are (from left) Matron at the Infirmary, Nedene Collins-Whyte; Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, George Wright; Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie and Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore.

3 years ago HousingPrime Minister

National Housing Trust Must Be Commended – PM

The National Housing Trust (NHT) must be commended for not only building houses for the private market but also for being significantly involved in social housing projects, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking at the opening of the new male ward at the Westmoreland Infirmary on April 26, the Prime Minister said that the NHT is also...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, on Wednesday (April 26).

3 years ago InformationLegal and Constitutional Affairs

Constitutional Reform is A Public Process – Minister Morgan

Jamaica’s transition from a constitutional monarchy to a republic will be a public process, assures Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. Speaking during Wednesday’s (April 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister Morgan said that it is impossible to not have public engagement in a constitutional reform process....