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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addressing the launch of the Ministry’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services public education campaign at the Ministry’s headquarters in St. Andrew on March 25.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addressing the launch of the Ministry’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services public education campaign at the Ministry’s headquarters in St. Andrew on March 25.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Will Reduce Cases Before The Courts – Minister Chuck

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says that the increased use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods will resolve conflicts more peacefully and assist in reducing the number of cases that come before the courts. “The courts are clogged with...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE)/Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on Thursday (March 24). The signing took place at the JSE’s office in downtown Kingston.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE)/Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on Thursday (March 24). The signing took place at the JSE’s office in downtown Kingston.

Jamaicans Abroad Assured That The Island Is Ready For Business
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), with Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, John Mahfood (second left), and Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (centre), following their signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will facilitate JMEA micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) member companies listing on the Junior Stock Market. The signing took place at the JSE’s office in downtown Kingston on Thursday (March 24). Looking on (from left) are JMEA Executive Director, Kamesha Blake and and JSE Group Business Development Manager, André Gooden.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), with Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, John Mahfood (second left), and Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (centre), following their signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will facilitate JMEA micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) member companies listing on the Junior Stock Market. The signing took place at the JSE’s office in downtown Kingston on Thursday (March 24). Looking on (from left) are JMEA Executive Director, Kamesha Blake and and JSE Group Business Development Manager, André Gooden.

MOU Will Make Access To Capital Possible For Small Businesses
A flyer about the social services fairs being staged by the Ministry of National Security in St. James on March 26 and 30.
A flyer about the social services fairs being staged by the Ministry of National Security in St. James on March 26 and 30.

Social Services Fairs In St. James
Administrative Assistant for the Editorial and Photography Department, at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) and past student of Brown
Administrative Assistant for the Editorial and Photography Department, at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) and past student of Brown's Hall Primary School Annastacia Saunders (left), presents a tablet to Grade-three student, Renecia Perry (centre), during a handover ceremony at the school Monday (March 21). At right is Managing Editor for the Editorial and Photography Department at the agency, Beverley Sinclair. The agency, in partnership with the Digicel Foundation, donated 10 tablets to students from the school who are in need of access to the online learning platforms.

JIS Donates 10 Tablets To Brown’s Hall Primary School

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Minister of Education, and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams
Education

Audit To Be Conducted On Use Of Metal Detectors In Schools

Beginning Monday, March 28, the Ministry of Education and Youth will be conducting a full audit of the extent to which metal detectors are being used in public schools. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says this will form part of the Ministry’s response to reduce the incidence of violence among students by detecting and confiscating implements, such as knives and...
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Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaicans Must Continue To Exercise Good IPC Practices – CMO

Jamaicans must continue to exercise good infection prevention and control (IPC) practices, as this will be important in preventing infectious diseases going forward. The charge comes from Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, who told JIS News that it is an adjustment that persons will have to make to protect themselves and their families as the world emerges from...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
CommerceEnergy

Standards Revised For Transportable Gas Containers

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has announced that it has made changes to two important guidelines that will help strengthen the petroleum sector. The announcement was made at the virtual launch of the Standards for Transportable Gas Containers held on Thursday (March 24) under the theme ‘Standards: Fueling Safety’. The launch focused on the revised JS 25:2018 Jamaican Standard...
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(FILE) National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, and Chair for the Primary Specialist Teacher Model Oversight Committee, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, addresses a JIS Think Tank on June 5.
Education

Emphasis On Parents And Students During Maths Week

The Ministry of Education and Youth is expected to impact more than 20,000 students along with parents during Maths Week, which will be observed from March 27 to April 1. This year’s theme is ‘Born to do Maths’, and according to the National Mathematics Coordinator, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, the Ministry is using its 2021 theme again, particularly in the face...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (right), examines a piece of equipment as Project Manager of J. Wray & Nephew Limited, Dwight Mullings (left), conducts a tour of the $47-million Elim Agro-Processing Plant that was officially handed over to Sydney Pagon STEM Academy in St Elizabeth and the wider farming community, on Thursday (March 24).
ScienceTechnologyYouth

Sydney Pagon STEM Academy Gets Elim Agro-Processing Plant

The Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth is the beneficiary of the $47-million Elim Agro-Processing Plant that was officially handed over to the school and the wider farming community on Thursday (March 24) The 2,200 sq. ft. facility was donated by the J. Wray & Nephew Limited Foundation following the closure of the Appleton...
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