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Quality Institute Of BSJ Provides Training On Standards For Construction Industry
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), through its Quality Institute (QI), remains committed to providing appropriate training to build a safe, professional and quality driven construction industry. The Quality Institute offers training on various standards, including the JS 35 Standard...
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More Elderly To Be Added To Social Pension Programme
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is expecting to increase the number of beneficiaries on its Social Pension Programme to 20,000 during the 2022/2023 financial year, as it seeks to widen its scope of assistance. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, who made the disclosure in his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April...
Full Inclusion For Persons With Disabiliites Under New Act
As the Disabilities Act comes into full effect, the Government is moving to entrench legislation to ensure that the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) are protected. According to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, entrenching the laws is the “next step forward” in the process of showing the Government’s “unwavering commitment” to the principles of the...
An Appeal To Women To Get Checked For Cervical Cancer
The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be increasing its outreach programmes to build awareness about cervical cancer, according to Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. Speaking with reporters following a dialogue with women traversing the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew on Monday (April 25), she said the message and benefits of early screening for...
Education Ministry Receives $365 Million For Scholarship Programme
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...
PAHO Continues To Partner With Member States To Boost Take-Up Of Vaccines
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...
Wide Range Of Investment Opportunities At AICE 2022
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...