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JNSC Enabling Youth To Transform Their Lives – Minister Williams
The Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) is equipping youth with the skills and competencies to transform their lives and contribute to nation-building, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. “This programme offers an opportunity for our young people...
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Gov’t Providing $2 Billion To Assist Persons Most Impacted By High Gas And Energy Prices
The Government is making a special provision, in the amount of $2 billion, to provide targeted support to Jamaicans who are most adversely affected and have the least ability to absorb the impact of high gas and energy prices. Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the announcement as he opened the 2022/23 Budget Debate...
Public Sector Compensation Restructuring To Cost More Than $100 Billion Over Three Years
It will cost the Government more than $100 billion to restructure the system of public-sector compensation over the next three years. This was announced by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, who said that approximately $17 billion of the sum relates to certain categories of allowances “that up until the current fiscal year, have...
Education Minister Welcomes UCJ’s Thrust To Promote Micro-Credentials
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is endorsing the thrust of the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) to develop a framework for the quality assurance of micro-credentials in promoting lifelong learning. Micro-credentials are mini qualifications that demonstrate skills, knowledge, and/or experience in a specific subject area or capability. Addressing the virtual opening ceremony for the UCJ’s 17th Annual...
$200M For Needy Families Not On PATH Programme
Beginning this month, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is to expand its reach to include needy families who are not in receipt of benefits under the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) grants. Through the Ministry, the Government is partnering with the Jamaica Red Cross, Food For the Poor, Council for Voluntary Social Services, Adventist Relief...
Women Encouraged To Pursue Careers In Fisheries
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is encouraging women across the island to pursue careers in the Fisheries sector. The Minister’s appeal comes in light of the Government’s drive towards improving the economic potential and operations of the industry. Addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (March 8), Minister Charles Jr. extended International Women’s Day greetings to the women...