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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Health Minister Implores Jamaicans To Get Vaccinated In Light Of Fifth Wave

With the country experiencing a fifth wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Jamaicans are being urged not to panic, to get vaccinated and to adhere to the guidelines that have been established to minimise the spread of the virus. Confirming the...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), bids President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (second right), farewell at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, on Wednesday (May 18), prior to departing. This follows a four-day State visit to Jamaica with First Lady, Savita Kovind (second left).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), bids President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (second right), farewell at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, on Wednesday (May 18), prior to departing. This follows a four-day State visit to Jamaica with First Lady, Savita Kovind (second left).

President Of India Departs After Four-Day State Visit
Donor of 586 tablets to students from schools in St. Thomas and St. Catherine, Melvin McDonald (second right), presents one of the items to student from Marlie Hill Primary and Infant School, Jayeshawn Douglas (second left), during a handover ceremony. Looking on are (from left) Region Six Director, Sophia Forbes Hall and Region Two Director, Yashieka Blackwood-Grant. The ceremony was held at Dinthill Technical High School in St. Catherine on Tuesday (May 17).
Donor of 586 tablets to students from schools in St. Thomas and St. Catherine, Melvin McDonald (second right), presents one of the items to student from Marlie Hill Primary and Infant School, Jayeshawn Douglas (second left), during a handover ceremony. Looking on are (from left) Region Six Director, Sophia Forbes Hall and Region Two Director, Yashieka Blackwood-Grant. The ceremony was held at Dinthill Technical High School in St. Catherine on Tuesday (May 17).

PHOTOS: Tablets Donated To 93 Rural Schools
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), addressing the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) Outsource2Jamaica Glance 22 forum on Tuesday (May 17). The event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), addressing the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) Outsource2Jamaica Glance 22 forum on Tuesday (May 17). The event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Jamaica Positioning For Growth In BPO
Minister of Health and Wellness (MOHW), Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), listens as Director, Government Enterprise and Information Technology SolutionS at Cable and Wireless Communications (C&W) Carol Robertson, explains the features of the medical-grade iPad he is holding. The ipad is one tool that will be configured to the central network that will be accessible to all public health centres. The Minister participated in a tour of the e-Gov Jamaica Limited’s Data Centre and the C&W Warehouse in St. Andrew recently.
Minister of Health and Wellness (MOHW), Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), listens as Director, Government Enterprise and Information Technology SolutionS at Cable and Wireless Communications (C&W) Carol Robertson, explains the features of the medical-grade iPad he is holding. The ipad is one tool that will be configured to the central network that will be accessible to all public health centres. The Minister participated in a tour of the e-Gov Jamaica Limited’s Data Centre and the C&W Warehouse in St. Andrew recently.

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Director of Projects of the Universal Service Fund, Kwan Wilson, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on May 12.
Technology

USF Intends To Expand Public Wi-Fi Programmes

The Universal Service Fund (USF) intends to expand its Community Connect and Connect Jamaica public Wi-Fi programmes in the 2022/2023 financial year. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ recently, Director of Projects at the USF, Kwan Wilson, noted these have been “very successful and impactful” over the years. Mr. Wilson informed that the Fund aims to establish...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), converses with (from left) Chairman, HEART/NSTA Trust, Professor Alvin Wint, and President, Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), Gloria Henry, during the GSAJ
CommerceIndustry

Over US$900 Million In Earnings, 46,000 Jobs From Global Services Sector

Earnings generated by Jamaica’s Global Services Sector (GSS) is estimated to have more than doubled over the last six years, climbing from US$400 million in 2016 to US$900 million. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, who said that employment within the sector jumped from 17,000 direct employees operating in 30 companies...
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overnor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the State dinner hosted at King’s House on Tuesday (May 17), for President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, Ram Nath Kovind.
Foreign AffairsGovernor GeneralIndian PresidentOfficial Visits

Partnership Between India And Jamaica Must Be Nurtured – G-G

Cooperation between Jamaica and the Republic of India remains dynamic, vibrant and strong, and this partnership must be nurtured, says Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. “We are extremely pleased with India's unswerving commitment to Jamaica's development. They have given selflessly to every facet of our development and have been unrelenting in their efforts to ensure our...
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Divisional Director for Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian Corrodus.
Labour

A Week Of Celebration In Recognition Of Workers

Workers’ Week is being celebrated May 15 to 23 under the theme "Repositioning Jamaica's Labour Market – Post COVID". Divisional Director for Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) Gillian Corrodus, said the theme reflects on the history of labour relations in Jamaica, examines the impact of the pandemic and generates conversations and...
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Technical Specialist in the Taxation Policy Division, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Cebert Mitchell (left), speaks with host Shakiel Rochester Shorter, on the Ministry’s Coffee and Conversations series.
Finance & Public Service

Finance Ministry Hosts ‘Coffee And Conversations’

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will debut a new online series on Wednesday (May 18), dubbed ‘Coffee and Conversations’. The series will allow members of staff at the Ministry to tell their stories of triumphs and adversities. Manager of Public Relations at the Ministry, Shakiel Rochester Shorter, told JIS News that the initiative, conceptualised by the Corporate...
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