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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, urges early registration for the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference scheduled for June 14-18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, at a JIS Think Tank, on May 7.

Special Hotel Rates for Diaspora Conference Participants Who Register Early

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, is encouraging Jamaicans overseas, who plan to travel to the island for the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, to register and secure accommodation early to benefit from...

Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank' on Thursday, April 23, where she outlined new and upcoming digital services aimed at improving ease of doing business.

COJ Introduces New Online Services to Improve Efficiency and Customer Experience

Representatives of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Deputy Director and Legal Counsel, Shantal English-Richards (left) and Executive Director, Lilyclaire Bellamy, participate in a recent JIS 'Think Tank'.

JIPO Joins Global Community to Observe World Book and Copyright Day

Director/Principal of the HEART College of Construction Services, O'Neil James, outlines the Trust's expanded training and certification programme in refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclamation during a recent JIS 'Think Tank'.

HEART/NSTA Trust Expands Training At RRR&R Centres to Safely Manage Refrigerants

Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

Gov’t Integrating Climate-Smart Practices Into Agriculture

General Practitioner and Researcher, Dr. D. Malcolm Brewster, shares findings from his research on medication adherence at a JIS Think Tank on March 19.

2 months ago Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Study Highlights High Level of Medication Non-Adherence

A new study has highlighted a significant gap in medication adherence, where patients with chronic diseases are failing to take drugs as prescribed despite having a strong understanding of their condition. The research titled ‘Awareness, Attitudes and Practices Relating to Anti-Diabetic and Anti-Hypertensive Medication Adherence Among Patients Attending Health Centres in Kingston and St. Andrew,’ was conducted by General Practitioner,...

Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (March 20), at the agency’s Television Department, at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

2 months ago AgricultureJIS Think Tank

Proactive Approach to Prepare Agricultural Sector for Hurricane Season

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining says it will be taking a proactive approach to prepare the sector for the upcoming hurricane season, which lasts from June to November. Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Michael Pryce, said the Ministry will be using lessons learnt to bolster its preparedness. “I think the lesson...

Partner at Signature Creed and Associates, Kevon McIntosh, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

2 months ago Finance & Public ServiceHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryJIS Think Tank

Caribbean CFO Summit to Drive Regional Post-Hurricane Collaboration and Resilience

The upcoming Caribbean Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Summit is being positioned as a pivotal platform for regional collaboration and resilience-building in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on March 16, Kevon McIntosh, Partner at the virtual event’s organiser, Signature Creed and Associates, emphasised that the summit’s significance lies in fostering a stronger...

Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (March 20), at the agency’s Television Department at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

2 months ago AgricultureJIS Think Tank

Agriculture Continues to Rebound with Support from Ministry

The agricultural sector continues to rebound with support from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28 last year. Days after the passage of the hurricane, the Ministry’s Disaster Recovery Committee was activated and $450 million immediately redirected to recovery efforts. Weeks later, another $3 billion was provided by the Ministry of...

Partner at Signature Creed and Associates (SCA), Kevon McIntosh, provides details about the annual Caribbean Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Summit at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on March 16. The two-day virtual event is scheduled for March 24 to 25.

2 months ago Finance & Public ServiceJIS Think Tank

Jamaica’s Economic Transformation to Be Highlighted At Caribbean CFO Summit

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Richard Byles, will highlight Jamaica’s economic turnaround and the implications for regional growth, at the annual Caribbean Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Summit scheduled for March 24 to 25. The two-day virtual event, to be held on the ON24 platform, will bring together CFOs, finance leaders, regulators, business owners and entrepreneurs from across the region....

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, outlines activities being organised for Global Recycling Day on Wednesday, March 18.

2 months ago JIS Think TankLocal Government

NSWMA Highlighting E-Waste on Global Recycling Day

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will place special emphasis on electronic waste as part of its observance of Global Recycling Day on Wednesday, March 18. Electronic waste, commonly referred to as e-waste, includes discarded electronic devices such as cell phones, laptop and tablet computers, and other equipment containing electrical components or plugs. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, urges Jamaicans to dispose of electronic waste (e-waste) through approved recycling channels, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, recently.

2 months ago JIS Think TankLocal Government

Jamaicans Urged to Dispose of E-Waste Through Approved Recycling Channels

Jamaicans are being urged to dispose of electronic waste (e-waste) through approved recycling channels, instead of discarding the items in regular household garbage. Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, made the appeal during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, in Kingston, recently. He cautioned that e-waste contains hazardous substances that can pose serious...