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Finance Minister Calls For Patience To Complete Review
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, is appealing to public-sector employees for patience and calm regarding the compensation review, noting that the consultative process is under way. “We understand your apprehension and fear… ....
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Health Minister Suggests Flexible Contract Option for Nurses
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is suggesting that nurses pursuing job opportunities overseas, opt for a flexible contract which will allow them to continue working in Jamaica as well. “I would like to see the day…when a nurse can work in Miami for three months and come back to Jamaica and work for two months…and...
Agriculture Ministry to Partner with World University Service of Canada
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be partnering with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) to increase female participation in the livestock industry. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. said this will take place under the WUSC's Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project. The project aims to promote climate-resilient agriculture for equitable economic growth and increased economic...
73 Post Offices Connected to the Internet
The Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) has connected 73 post offices island-wide to the Internet, as it works to automate its services in a bid to transform into a modern, agile postal services provider. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure, during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives...
Work Underway to Ensure Optimal Operations at Seed Storage Facility
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting that work is underway to ensure optimal operations at the country's newly renovated seed storage facility, located at the Bodles Research Station. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. who made the disclosure, said activities being undertaken at the facility include in-vitro conservation, as well as in field germplasm. In-vitro techniques are used...
Office of the Information Commissioner being Operationlized
The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) which will provide advice to the Government on matters relating to data protection and access to information, is now in the process of being operationalised. This follows the passage of the Data Protection Act, 2020, which makes provision for the establishment of the Office and the appointment of an Information Commissioner. Minister of...
100 Schools to be Connected to Wide Area Network
Another 100 schools are to be connected to the Government's wide area network by August 2022 under the National Broadband Initiative which will see Jamaica achieving universal Internet access. The schools are located in the Kingston Metropolitan Area (KMA) and the parishes of St. Catherine, Clarendon and Manchester. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who made the disclosure...