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Think Tank 5 (708 KB)Cluster Director for Intelcia Jamaica, Mireille Debruycker, listens as Head of the Global Digital Services Unit at Jamaica Promotions Corporations (JAMPRO), Vivion Scully, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Friday, September 23.

Intelcia Projects 23 Per Cent Increase in Employees by Year End

Global outsourcing company Intelcia is projecting a 23 per cent increase in its employees by the end of 2022. The company, which currently has 608 employees, is expecting to employ an additional 142 persons by the end of this year....

Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer, addresses a Thanksgiving Service to mark the beginning of Tourism Awareness Week from September 25 to October 1, at the Montego Bay New Testament Church in St. James, on Sunday (September 25). Mr. Dyer represented Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

TEF Chairman Highlights Rapid Recovery of Tourism Sector

Managing Director, Human Employment and Resource Training/National Service Training Agency (HEART/NSTA) Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton.

Thousands of Persons Benefit from GWEP

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the handover of an apartment complex as part of the Government of Jamaica’s social housing initiative, at Fourth Street, Belrock in Kingston on Friday, September 23.

Poverty No Excuse for Gun Crimes – PM

Applications are now open for the United Kingdom (UK)-Commonwealth Scholarship, which allows persons to pursue post-graduate education.

Applications Open for UK-Commonwealth Scholarship

Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (left) along with others (from second left), Rev. Dr. Henroy Samuels; Host Minister at the Webster Memorial United Church, Rev. Delroy Harris; and former chairperson, Webster Memorial United Church Harvest Planning Committee, Andrea C. Whyte, view the fruits displayed at the Church in Kingston on September 25.

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PHOTOS: Senior Citizens Church Service

Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (left) along with others (from second left), Rev. Dr. Henroy Samuels; Host Minister at the Webster Memorial United Church, Rev. Delroy Harris; and former chairperson, Webster Memorial United Church Harvest Planning Committee, Andrea C. Whyte, view the fruits displayed at the Church in Kingston on September 25.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), unveils the sign for the official launch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) free community Wi-Fi hotspot at Garvey Square in Norwood on September 21. He is joined by Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (third right), USF’s Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes (fourth right), and other stakeholders.

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Norwood Gets Free Public Wi-Fi

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Universal Service Fund (USF) has been diligent in providing wireless broadband communication to rural and underserved communities in Jamaica. Dr. Chang, who attended the launch of the USF’s Community Wi-Fi Initiative at Garvey Square in Norwood on September 21, indicated that the entity has been allowing...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), observes as founder of technology company, Rydeum Caribbean, Mark Hannah (second left) uses the new mobile app, DoGetGo on his phone, following the launch of the app, at the Half Moon Resort in Rose Hall, St. James on September 22. Sharing in the moment (from left) are, President of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA) Montego Bay Chapter, Simon Lawrence, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rydeum Caribbean, Mark Vanterpool.

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New Transportation App Launched

Jamaicans and visitors to the island are now able to secure ground transportation services in real time using the ride-hailing mobile application (app) DoGetGo. The service is being provided through a partnership between technology company Rydeum Caribbean and the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA) Montego Bay Chapter. The DoGetGo app, which is available on android and IOS platforms was...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) Workforce Readiness Forum, which was held on Thursday (September 22) at Secrets Resort in St. James.

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Jamaica a Favourable Business Destination – Dr. Dunn

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says that programmes put in place by the government to combat the economic effects of the COVID -19 pandemic, has strengthened the island’s position in the region as a favourable business destination. “This government continues to pursue a bold and ambitious development agenda on...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn

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Ministry of Health Promotes Breastfeeding

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn says the practice of breastfeeding remains one of the critical components of good nutrition and child development. Addressing a National Breastfeeding Week event held at the Savanna-la-Mar Health Clinic in Westmoreland on September 20, Mrs. Cuthbert-Flynn said not only do infants take their first steps toward a...

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Residents Encouraged to Participate in Police Area 3 Service Survey

Residents in the St. Elizabeth, Manchester and Clarendon Police Divisions, are being encouraged to participate in an online customer satisfaction survey regarding service delivery by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The survey within the divisions, which comprise the JCF’s Area Three Command, is being administered by the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA). The exercise along with face-to-face interviews are components...

Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) graduates, who have matriculated to the regular arm of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), march during a passing out parade at Up Park Camp on Friday (September 23). A total of 256 persons successfully completed the one-year period of service in the JNSC.

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256 Individuals now Members of the JDF

58 females and 198 males are the newest members of the regular arm of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), after successfully completing a one-year service period through the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) programme. The 256 individuals, who make up ‘Intake 2021/02’, were described on Friday (September 23) at their passing out parade at Up Park Camp, as having demonstrated...