The Ministry of Education and Youth has received approximately $365 million this fiscal year as budgetary support for its scholarship programme. The programme provides a wide range of scholarship opportunities to students who are desirous of pursuing tertiary studies. While delivering her sectoral presentation in the House of Representatives recently, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon, Fayval Williams, said that...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) continues to partner with member countries having low COVID-19 immunisation coverage, to boost the take-up of vaccines. PAHO Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, who notes that there are adequate doses available “to meet demand everywhere in our region”, says the organisation has been collaborating with stakeholders in planning and implementing national vaccine delivery strategies. “We...

Participants can expect a range of activities and business industry topics from the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE) 2022. The conference, which is scheduled for June 13 to 17, will take place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre under the theme ‘Zones: Your Partners for Resilience, Sustainability and Prosperity’. During the five-day event where...

Fifty-six students from eight tertiary institutions will benefit from scholarships and bursaries to support their education in Spanish Language and Hospitality. The scholarships are courtesy of the Spanish Foundation of Jamaica and are valued at $4.5 million. The awards ceremony was held virtually, today (April 26). The eight institutions are University of the West Indies, Mona (Development Enhancement Fund); Shortwood...

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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is encouraging stakeholders to join the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) as it celebrates Intellectual Property (IP) week. Speaking at the official launch on Monday (April 25), Dr. Dunn said he is pleased that JIPO continues to educate persons, especially youth, on the importance...

Employment of homeless persons is being considered as part of the programme of assistance to encourage economic independence and self-sufficiency among this population. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who said his Ministry is currently engaged in discussions with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) in the undertaking. “I have...