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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at a press conference following the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that impacted sections of the island on October 30, at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Country Has Well-Developed Disaster Response Mechanism – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the country has a well-developed disaster response mechanism. He was speaking against the background of yesterday’s (October 30) 5.6 magnitude earthquake, which impacted sections of the island, at a press conference held...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, provides an update on the nation’s health infrastructure during a press conference on October 30 at the Office of the Prime Minister, following the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that impacted sections of the island.

All Public Health Facilities Operational in Aftermath of Earthquake

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addressing the sitting of the Senate on Friday (October 27).

National Partnership Council Being Institutionalised

Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), presents Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson, with one of four awards that the agency received at the recent Public Sector Service Excellence Awards ceremony, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

No Compromise on Service Excellence – Cabinet Secretary

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during National Cybersecurity Awareness Day 2023, held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica in Kingston on Thursday (October 26).

Gov’t Remains Commited to Fostering a Digital Environment for All Jamaicans

Minister Without Portfolio with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (October 25) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Companies to be Given More Time to Comply with Requirements of Data Protection Act

Companies will be given time to comply with the full requirements of the Data Protection Act (DPA) beyond the start of the registration process on December 1. This assurance was given by Minister without Portfolio in the office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, who said based on...

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

National Partnership Council to be Institutionalised

The National Partnership Council is to be institutionalised to further strengthen the framework underpinning its function. This was disclosed by Minister Without Portfolio with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during Wednesday’s (October 25) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The Council, which was first launched in 2011, is a social dialogue collaboration...

2 years ago EducationOffice of the Prime Minister

Tertiary Institutions to be Included in Apprenticeship Programme

Tertiary institutions will be targeted under the HEART/NSTA Trust’s revamped apprenticeship programme, which is slated to be launched next year. The initiative is aimed at ensuring that the workforce is equipped with the skillsets to meet labour-market demand. Speaking with JIS News, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), makes a point while on a tour of communities in Clarendon South East recently, to view areas slated for house wiring under the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), administered by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Others (from left) are: Managing Director, JSIF, Omar Sweeney; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson; and Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

2 years ago EnergyHousingOffice of the Prime Minister

Houses of More Than 200 Residents of Clarendon South East to be Wired

More than 200 residents in communities across Clarendon South East will have their houses wired soon under the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), administered by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). This was disclosed during a recent tour of the communities by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. The communities to benefit are Woodside, Corn Hill, Piece...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during the Office of the Prime Minister’s (OPM) strategic planning retreat, held recently at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Listening (from left) are: Chief Technical Director, OPM, Shereika Hemmings Allison; Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; Minister of State, Hon. Homer Davis; and Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade.

3 years ago NIDSOffice of the Prime MinisterTechnology

Gov’t Positioning Jamaica to Manage Technology for Public Good – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is looking to position Jamaica to control and manage technology for the public good. “It is not going to suit Jamaica to try to hide away from the wave of technological improvements because, no matter what, we have to interface with other countries, other societies and other jurisdictions. “So, we...

Former Transport and Mining Minister, Audley Shaw, is among five persons who will receive the Order of Jamaica (OJ) at the 2023 National Honours and Awards Ceremony on National Heroes Day, Monday (October 16), at King’s House.

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Former Minister, Audley Shaw, Among Jamaicans to Receive OJ on National Heroes Day

Five outstanding Jamaicans will be conferred with the Order of Jamaica (OJ), the country’s fifth highest honour, for service to the nation in various fields They lead the list of more than 120 persons who will be recognised at the 2023 National Honours and Awards Ceremony on National Heroes Day, Monday (October 16). Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir...

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Programme to Advance Jamaica’s Transition to Digital Society Launched

Digital Jamaica, a €9.5-million programme aimed at increasing access to and use of information and communications technologies (ICT) to support the country’s transition to a digital economy and society was launched on Tuesday (October 10). An initiative of the Government of Jamaica in partnership with the European Union (EU), Digital Jamaica will be implemented by the Office of the Prime...