The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs (MLCA) will be taking a projectised approach to address the slow pace of legislative reform in the public sector. This is expected to strengthen collaboration with all Ministries by improving efficiency, speed and the quality of legislation promulgated. Acting Permanent Secretary, Wayne Robertson, in a document from the Ministry, said this will require...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says with medical cannabis gaining significant international traction, Jamaica remains on the cusp of being a major legal transshipment hub. Speaking at the fifth CanEX Jamaica Business Conference and Expo, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on September 16, Dr. Dunn...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging parents to prioritise the safety of their children, especially with the resumption of face-to-face classes. For parents whose children are going out to school for the first time, Director of Communications at the CAC, Latoya Halstead, explained the importance of parents playing their part in helping to keep their children safe. “Do not...

Jamaica’s climate change commitments portray the country’s moral leadership and regard for the international community, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. Speaking at the CANCarib Climate Smart Opportunities Summit (CCSOS) Business Bootcamp on Tuesday (September 20), Mr. Samuda said “the argument often comes up [that] even though you...

Persons interested in working in the Global Services Sector (GSS) are being encouraged to register for the GSS Career Pathway Framework, to better understand the industry. Registration may be done at https://mygsscareerpathway.gov.jm/. Programme Director, GSS Project, Marjorie Straw, told JIS News that the Framework provides information on the sector, the different skills requirements from entry to the executive levels, as...

Ken Wright Primary School in Port Antonio, Portland, recently received a newly renovated media room and library, valued $1.3 million, from the Tasrell and Josephine Trowers Foundation. The room was officially handed over by past student and founder of CHEETAH Toys and More, LLC, Paulette Trowers, in honor of her parents, after whom the Foundation was named and who were...

One year after attaining ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, the management and staff of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) remain committed to the process of ensuring that the agency continues to deliver high quality products and services to its customers. ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognised standard, which ensures that the agency’s products and services consistently meet the...