Sixty-five year old Vivienne Castro, a former employee of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), is the epitome of dedicated and faithful service to country and her fellow man. During her 42 years at the NIS, she often went beyond the call of duty to ensure that persons contributed towards a pension or other benefit for themselves and their families. Retired...

Beginning this month, pensioners across the island will receive their certificates and cheques from the Accountant General’s Department (AGD) in a new customer friendly pressure sealed format. In an interview with JIS News, Accountant General, Carlene Murdock, said the change is part of an ongoing process of modernization at the AGD. She noted that a Modernization and Programming team at...

Twelve senior citizens will be honoured by the St. Catherine-based Friendship Sport and Community Club or their contribution to community development. They will be presented with plaques, gift baskets, among other items, at a function to be held on October 26 at the Friendship Primary School. The event is set to commence at 3:30 p.m., and will see the elders...

Executive Chairman of the Lasco Group of  Companies, Hon. Lascelles Chin, has expressed support for the flexible working arrangements, which are being introduced under the Employment (Flexible Work Arrangements) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2014. Addressing the 2014 Convention of the Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals (JAAP), at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 4, Mr....

There is no slowing down for the passionate and vivacious senior citizen, Beverly Edwards, who continues to play a vital role in national development. Born in Westmoreland and raised in St. Mary with her grandparents, Mrs. Edwards learnt, from an early age, the importance of hard work and respect for others. These are traits which have allowed her to excel in...

Children with disabilities in Portland and surrounding parishes are to benefit from the construction of a $30 million Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) intervention centre. Ground was broken for the facility yesterday (October 1), which is being constructed by the Government through funding from Digicel Foundation. To be situated in Orange Bay, the centre will accommodate over 100 children and 10...

The National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) is encouraging Jamaicans to participate in the activities being planned for this year’s Senior Citizens’ week - September 28 to October 4. Acting Executive Director of the NCSC, Angella Toyloy, told JIS News in an interview that the theme for the week - ‘Active Ageing through a Healthy Lifestyle’ - is in line...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has lauded the country’s senior citizens for their invaluable contribution to nation building. “The prosperity, progress, growth and gains we enjoy today have been made possible through the tremendous efforts and sacrifices of our seniors and elders in communities across the island,” he stated. Minister Kellier was speaking at the media...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 23, passed the Employment (Flexible Work Arrangements) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, paving the way for the introduction of flexible working time. The flexi-work arrangement is intended to increase employment opportunities, enhance productivity and afford workers the opportunity to better structure their lives through a flexible employee/employer work agreement. Making his contribution to the debate on...